THE SAMURAI'S DAUGHTER - Japanese puppet theater and presentation of a children's book

"The Samurai's Daughter" - the favorite Japanese puppet show of young and old is returning to Sofia, and with a SURPRISE! For the first time, we will present the children's book "The Samurai's Daughter", created based on the play of the same name by the Theater Formation "Senju"!

 

We are waiting for you on March 13, 2025. (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. at the RCCA "Toplotsentrala" - Hall 1! Come and experience together the magical story of Ume with the big bowl on her head. And after the performance you will have the opportunity to ask our team your questions, see the puppets up close and be the FIRST TO GET OUR NEW BOOK "THE SAMURAI'S DAUGHTER"!

 

Recommended age: 5+ years

 

Places are limited!

 

The performance "The Samurai's Daughter" features authentic puppets created by Senju Takeda - the only successor to the Takeda Theater in the world!

 

Awards:

 

From the International Puppet Festival in Sarajevo "Lut Fest":

 

◾ Award for Best Collective Puppet Acting

 

◾ Award "Poetics of Puppet Performance" named after Vojislav Vujanovic

 

◾Award for Original Music by Maria Mihaylova

 

◾Award for Best Puppets by Senju Takeda and Mila Dikalova

 

From the International Puppet Festival "Two Are Not Enough - Three Are Too Many": The Special Award for Inspiration in Puppet Performance "Invisible Child" in Memory of Dimo ​​Stoyanov - P.I.F.

 

The performance is based on the Japanese folk tale "Hime with the Big Hat" and is suitable for both children and adults. The techniques of the Japanese puppet theater "Takeda" were used to create it, and the puppets were made with authentic materials from Japan.

 

Everyone carries pure love and kindness within themselves. This is what the characters in the performance tell the youngest viewers. Thanks to the magic bowl, Ume and Itarou understand how with faith and honesty, happiness can be achieved.

 

Direction: Lyubomira Kostova

 

Scenography and puppet making: Senju Takeda and Mila Dikalova

 

Actors: Dimitra Popova, Niya Yanakieva, Radost Kozhuharova, Georgi-Manoel Dimitrov, Svetoslav Tiholov and Angel Kalev

 

Mentor: Senju Takeda

 

Set design: Svilen Nikolov, Marin Panovski and Yasna Nikolova

 

Construction consultant: arch. Konstantin Dimitrov

 

Music: Maria Mihaylova

 

Production assistant and video shooting: Kaloyan Nikolov and RUBEKULA OOD.

 

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The children's book "The Samurai's Daughter" is based on the play of the same name by the Senju Theater Company. It contains beautiful illustrations and tells the magical story of Ume. If you like our play and love our characters, you will certainly be happy to have the book in your library! But even if you have not seen our performances, the book will tell you the magical story in a fascinating way!

 

The book is suitable for children aged 5-12.

 

Author: Dimitra Popova

 

Illustrations and design: Teodora Yugova

 

Editor: Martin Kasabov

 

Proofreader: Martina Stefanova

 

Publisher: Innovations in Culture Foundation

 

Printer: Pulsio Print

 

The publication was realized with the financial support of the Ministry of Culture.