In January, the whole year begins…
But before we talk about the future, it is important to take a look back at what was the year 2022, the year Zero following two years of the pandemic caused by the covid-19 virus. Two very complicated years for the entire artistic sector. We remember that in December 2019 we were officially opening the Espaço Red Cloud Marionetas and that two months later all public actions designed there and for other locations were forced to be suspended. The year 2022 represented an awakening that allowed the invention of new years and, in the part that belongs to us, everyday life continues to be a continuous, conscious evolution, always seeking professional and artistic rigor within the scope of what is really possible.
Public activities carried out in 2022:
89 Public Actions
7160 Spectators
446 Workshop participants
. 66 Shows, of which 19 were presented at the Espaço Red Cloud Marionetas, Aveiro, with sessions aimed at the school community and the general public, most of which were SOLD OUT.
The remaining shows in circulation at important Festivals, Theaters, and alternative venues: “Palcos Irrequietos” in Braga, “Festival Manobras” in Abrantes, Tramagal, Moita and Torres Vedras, by Artemrede, “Ei Marionetas” in Gondomar, “Olhó Boneco” in Vila do Conde, “Fora dos Eixos” in Santa Maria da Feira, “Marionetas na Cidade” in Alcobaça, “Festa de Outono” in Jardim Serralves, “Festival de Teatro” in Joane, Teatro Sá da Bandeira, in Santarém, Teatro Flor de Infesta, in Matosinhos, Ferreira do Zêzere, Museu Abade de Baçal, in Bragança, Almeida, Porto, Acert, in Tondela, O Teatrão, in Coimbra, “Natalim” in Estarreja, Teatro Municipal de Ourém, “Boas Festas” in Aveiro.
. 21 Workshops, of which 4 were presented at the Espaço Red Cloud Marionetas, Aveiro.
It is possible to visit some results of the Stopmotion Workshops based on new narratives from Teatro Dom Roberto, in our virtual space.
Training for adults in Construction and manipulation of puppets, Workshops on construction and creation based on the creative processes of children’s shows, Workshops on the Stopmotion animation technique based on narratives and characters from shows, from the traditional repertoire of Teatro Dom Roberto, presented to all audiences, Construction and manipulation of puppets, creation, improvisation and theatrical interpretation.
. 20 Informal conversations around the company’s creative processes and introduction to the Puppetry Universe, of which 15 were held at the Espaço Red Cloud Marionetas in Aveiro.
. 3 Visits to the Espaço Red Cloud Marionetas in Aveiro.
. Creation and presentation of the show “Rose and the Three Lovers” built with the inmate community of the Aveiro Prison Establishment, within the scope of the partnership with the Libert`arte project. Based on the traditional repertoire text of Teatro Dom Roberto, we adapted the narrative, the inmates built pole puppets, learned to manipulate and presented the show.
. Partnership with the Safe, Healthy Neighborhoods Project with the Gypsy school community, with the presentation of sessions of the show “Plip” and Creation Workshops to think about creative processes by building and working on new narratives that allowed questioning and thinking around the project’s objectives.
. Collaboration in the project promoted by CM Aveiro / Teatro Aveirense, directed by Jorge Louraço, in the replacement and adaptation of the show “As Sete Vidas da Argila – Como Boca de Barro Ganhou o seu Apelido”.
2022 reflects the continuous and conscious evolution of Red Cloud Teatro de Marionetas in terms of the circulation of shows for various audiences (children, young people, adults, family and school), in the capacity for dialogue and partnership with different artistic projects in the national territory and demonstrates clearly the results of the company’s investment in working with the Aveiro community.
In addition to investing in contemporary creation and languages, as evidenced by the portfolio of shows available for circulation, it always has the traditional Teatro Dom Roberto in mind, creating multiple formats in its approach and promotion of this art elevated to intangible cultural heritage.
Red Cloud Teatro de Marionetas continues to focus on Educational Service actions that include not only the Workshops and Masterclasses it promotes, but also informal conversations with the public.
We have unanimously received very good feedback from the presentations of shows, and Educational Service actions that took place in 2022.
In Aveiro, there was a very positive and significant adherence by the school community and the general public to all the proposals presented in Espaço Red Cloud Marionetas, we saw the visit of 842 spectators. Since this space is a place where you can watch various cultural proposals for a very diverse age group, it is an increasingly valuable and strategic place for capturing, educating and mediating audiences that contribute to the enjoyment and local cultural offer and as incubator of artistic projects that circulate throughout national and international territory.
In view of these results, we can only thank everyone who travel with us:
Public, Collaborators and Suppliers, Contracting Entities: Theatres, Museums, Libraries, Festivals, Municipalities, Companies, Associations and Schools.
Partners such as Tecnologias Imaginadas and Aveiro City Council.
Stay tuned because soon we’ll have fresh news 🙂
Do not forget:
In our virtual space it is possible to access for free some past content and results of some animation cinema workshops, just register and search!
On our social media pages it is possible to follow the evolution of projects, tours and all actions.
See you very soon!
Red Cloud Puppet Theater.
