Lights out. Puppet on 25.06.2022‑26.03.2023

The exhibition ‘Lights out. Puppet on’ shows a unique collection of theatre puppets from the 20th century to the present day. Discover all sides of the magical world of puppetry and puppet theatre.

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The exhibition ‘Lights out. Puppet on’ shows a unique collection of theatre puppets from the 20th century to the present day. Discover all sides of the magical world of puppetry and puppet theatre.

When the lights go out and the puppets appear on stage, that’s when the magic starts. In the exhibition “Lights out.  Puppet on”, the House of Alijn displays its special collection of theatre puppets from the 20th century until the present day.  What’s so special about puppetry?  How does a performance come about?  And what makes this heritage so valuable?  Discover the magical world of puppetry, on stage and behind the scenes.

A unique collection of theatre puppets

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Pierke van Alijn and its predecessors Spelleke van Folklore and Spelleke van de Muide

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Ghent’s Theater Taptoe, founded by Luk De Bruyker

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The Contryn family of Mechelen

PRACTICAL INFO

Temporary exhibition from 25.06.2022 – 26.03.2023

  • Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri: 9.00 am-5.00 pm
  • Sat-Sun-holidays: 10.00 am-6.00 pm
  • Closed on Wednesdays

Admission: see museum rates

Where: The House of Alijn (Kraanlei 65, 9000 Ghent)

Booking is not obligatory, but it can be done: online or by phone T 09 210 10 75 (weekdays only).

Groups:

Press: contact Annelien Noppe

annelien.noppe@stad.gent, 0473 56 13 88

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