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Off - Stage

Here is some information about the company's productions,

which for "some reason" we have stopped presenting, at least for now.

These are shows that are currently resting ...

In the foreground, two string puppets: on the left, a figure wearing a beret and reddish attire extends an arm; on the right, a bearded male figure in a red tunic adorned with a cross and metallic elements. The lighting highlights the characters against a dark background and side curtains.

ALJUBARROTA 1385 2021

A close-up shot of three puppets from the puppet opera "El Retablo de Maese Pedro" (2021). The puppets feature carved faces with expressive, asymmetrical features and are dressed in detailed period costumes complete with lace and ornaments; the figure on the right, holding a cross, stands out.

EL RETABLO 2021

MARGENS DA BATALHA 2021

A scene set against a dark background from the production "Guerras do Alecrim e Mangerona" (2018). Featured prominently are three puppets with heads defined by sculptural features and elaborate Baroque-style costumes; their skirts reveal white, cage-like structural frameworks—reminiscent of crinolines—worn over dresses in shades of yellow, green, and blue.

GUERRAS DO ALECRIM MANGERONA 2018

Three actors dressed in medieval-inspired attire—tunics with vertical black-and-white stripes, aprons, and belts with attached pouches—are blowing into traditional musical instruments or trumpets in a public square, in front of a backdrop featuring red curtains and wooden elements.

AFONSO III 2015

Four traditional glove puppets with gold-painted carved heads, dressed in colorful blue, red, green, and gray costumes, hanging by rods in a wooden puppet booth.

MALE ET PENA 2015

Detail of the wooden sculptures of characters from the show *O Rei Azarado* (The Unlucky King).

D. SANCHO, O AZARADO 2014

Puppets and props made from vegetables and rustic objects. On the left, a light-colored bottle gourd can be seen next to an old cauldron. On the right, there is a small figure constructed with a purple cabbage for a body, a small onion with dark eyes for a head, and pieces of carrot serving as arms.

O CERCO 2014

Three articulated puppets representing mime, painting, and photography, from the show "Os Primos"

OS PRIMOS 2014

Shadow theater and puppet scene in the show *Por Este Rio Acima*.

POR ESTE RIO ACIMA 2014

Puppet characters and colorful set design from the show *O Gordo Afonso*.

O GORDO AFONSO 2013

A scene from the production "O Povoador" (2012), featuring four hand puppets with stylized, carved wooden heads, arranged along a red fabric stage backdrop. The puppets are dressed in medieval and religious attire, including figures representing a nobleman, a bishop, and a king.

O POVOADOR 2012

Performer and puppet in an expressive pose during the show *Amigo*, by S.A. Marionetas.

AMIGO 2011

A scene photograph from the show "Fado Portugal" by S.A. Marionetas, featuring two puppets seated in a dark setting. On the left, a female figure wears a white blouse and a red-and-black skirt; on the right, a male figure plays a Portuguese guitar, dressed in a white shirt, a vest, and dark trousers.

FADO PORTUGAL 2011

On the left, a puppet of a man wearing a green hat; in the center, a smaller figure, upside down, falling or leaning over a wavy edge that simulates ocean waves; and on the right, the open head of a large, stylized whale featuring vertical stripes. At the top, the puppeteer is partially visible against a dark background.

MENINO MADEIRA 2010

A cast of puppets with historical features in the show *Res Publica*.

RES PUBLICA 2010

A sculptural, set-design structure on wheels in the show *Génesis* by S.A. Marionetas.

GÉNESIS 2009

Scenic representation of caravels and waves for the show *A Ver Navios*.

A VER NAVIOS 2008

A scene from the production "Princess Lia" (2008). In the foreground, two small, carved wooden puppets—one wearing a blue tunic and the other a pink dress—stand out, seated on the edge of the puppet stage. In the blurred background, the puppeteers/actors can be seen during the performance.

PRINCESA LIA 2008

A detailed close-up of four string puppets, sculpted entirely from clear glass, from the production "The Tempest" (2008). The figures feature blown-glass heads and bodies that catch the light, suspended by thin manipulation strings.

TEMPESTADE 2008

An elevated, angled view showing various molds and components of puppet heads sculpted from foam, arranged on a workbench while in the process of being constructed and left to dry.

A CAIXA DE PANDORA 2007

A scene from a shadow puppet performance by S.A. Marionetas, projected onto a textured stone surface, featuring elongated, dramatic shadows—including silhouettes of hands and outstretched figures—that create a mysterious, theatrical atmosphere.

ALMANZOR 2007

An actor in a suit and black bow tie, smiling, stands side-by-side with an elegant, human-like marionette. The marionette has frizzy white hair, wide, bulging eyes, and red lips, and is wearing a blue satin dress with a red collar. In the background, a grand piano can be seen with sheet music laid out.

MARIA... A DIVA! 2006

A male figure, dressed in medieval or Renaissance-style red velvet attire and pointed shoes, kneels and looks upward toward a standing female figure, who wears a blue dress and an orange apron while holding a wooden staff. The background consists of a hand-painted, abstract, and textured backdrop in shades of toasted yellow, teal, and light gray, suggesting a cave or a stone interior. Thin manipulation strings are visible. The overall atmosphere is theatrical and rustic.

PADEIRA DE ALJUBARROTA 2006

Puppets representing a king, a figure, and a cleric in the show *A Culpa Foi de Inês* by S.A. Marionetas.

A CULPA FOI DE INÊS 2005

A close-up shot of four puppets from the show "As Variedades de Proteu" (2005) against a dark background. The puppets feature stylized facial features and large, expressive eyes; they are dressed in colorful tunics—in shades of green, blue, and cyan—that evoke classical antiquity.

AS VARIEDADES DE PROTEU 2005

A scene set against a dark background with warm lighting (shades of yellow and orange) from the show "Tubic" (2005). On the right, a humanoid figure/puppet reaches out toward a central luminous sphere, while on the left, a small figure is positioned on the ground.

TUBIC 2005

A scene from the children’s show "Capitão Caracol" (2004) set against a dark background. In the foreground, two foam-based hand puppets with expressive eyes stand out—one brown, the other light-colored with a red nose and a white tuft on its head—framed by two stylized palm trees with green fronds.

CAPITÃO CARACOL 2004

A puppet with an orange body, large, bulging eyes, a red nose, and spiky white hair; it is wearing a red-and-white striped knitted cap, a pink scarf wrapped around its neck, and a lime-green coat. It is lying on its side on a light-brown cloth, clutching a brown object that appears to be a piece of burlap or fabric.

A CAIXA DO HORÁCIO 2001

A puppet with an orange body, large, bulging eyes, a red nose, and spiky white hair; it is wearing a red-and-white striped knitted cap, a pink scarf wrapped around its neck, and a lime-green coat. It is lying on its side on a light-brown cloth, clutching a brown object that appears to be a piece of burlap or fabric.

O MISTÉRIO DOS LIVROS DESAPARECIDOS 2001

Two puppets in a medium shot with dramatic lighting. On the left, a figure with voluminous purple hair wearing a blue outfit; on the right, a puppet with angular features, a prominent nose, and an expression of distress or surprise, wearing a dark cape.

DRÁCULA 1999

An expressive figure with large, wide-open eyes, a prominent nose, and light-colored hair, wearing a bright green blouse or jacket. The dark background contrasts with the frontal lighting on the character.

SIMÃO CONTA UM CONTO 1998

A scene set against a dark background from the show "Entreacto" (1997). Two puppets—fashioned from hands and everyday objects, featuring attached round eyes and blue fabrics—emerge from a black transport box or chest. The puppet on the left holds an upright object and wears a conical element on its head.

ENTREACTO 1997

Medium shot of a theater performer acting against a black background. He is dressed as a mime.

CARTOONS DE MÍMICA 1991

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