Press Kit: Paloma, offbeat ballad

Paloma, offbeat ballad

Eolo Awards 2022

mention for Puppet Theatre 

A poetical work on the sense of time, where puppet theatre meets music. 
A show with a double level of reading, suitable for an audience of children and adults who have to deal with the passage of time and the search for a meaning in their lives.

​Past international tours/festivals :

Hungary > 35th Valley of Arts (27 July 2026)

Switzerland > Festival di teatro al Castelmur – 20th (24 e 25 July 2026)

Montenegro > Festival Internazionale di Teatro per Bambini di Danilovgrad(28 May 2026)

Japan > Ricca Ricca Fest, Okinawa, 28-31 Luglio 2025

Turkey > Little Ladies Little Gentlemen, Ankara, in 2025

Greece > 21th International Puppet & Pantomime Festival of Kilkis in 2023

Spain > FETEN, Feria Europea de artes escénicas para niños y niñas di Gijón in 2023

​​Additional information: 
- puppet theatre and music 
- language: no text, only a very few words that can be translated. There are Spanish songs, that are always performed in Spanish also when the show is played in Italy.
- it is a performance that can be rearranged also for non-conventional places and to be played outdoor. 

- means of transport: plane - the scenography can be transported in just two suitcases and one hand luggage; with some airlines it may be necessary to add an extra seat for the accordion. 

- same actress playing in Little Sushi (the two shows can travel together by van)
- number of people travelling 4/5

Synopsis

 

 

Paloma is a dialogue between two souls. It is an emotional encounter between the charm of a puppet, which delicately reproduces the gestures of an elderly woman, and the music that inspires, accompanies and supports those gestures.

On stage, Paloma is a singing soul with deep eyes, carrying suitcases filled with memories of time that will never return. Time devours the simple things: childhood, youth, love and life.

Alongside her is another silent figure who waits, observes and marks the passing of time through music and a metronome. Whether it is Time itself or another mysterious presence, Paloma tries to escape it with her precious memories. One suitcase after another reveals small theatrical worlds created through different puppetry techniques. Voice and song draw on the South American musical tradition, where death is embraced as a natural part of life.

On stage, Michela Marrazzi performs with a hybrid foam puppet she created and brought to life, accompanied by accordionist Rocco Nigro, who guides the emotional journey through music.

 

PRESS REVIEWS

"We do not know how certain masterpieces can emerge in times of pain and hardship like those we have all experienced together. Yet sometimes they do, reminding us that theatre is not only a place of resistance, but also a place where emotions endure. Watching Paloma felt like witnessing one of those rare and perfect moments of revelation."

— Anna Maria Monteverdi, inthenet.eu

"Paloma is profoundly moving and poetic. As her breathing gradually becomes heavier, the audience's heartbeat begins to follow her own until she finally disappears into the darkness, leaving behind an unforgettable presence. It is as if she reminds us that stories never truly die, as long as someone continues to tell them."

— Simone Nebbia, Teatro e Critica

"This remarkable performance is imbued with a touching melancholy, balanced by a gentle irony that, as always, makes every emotion both deeper and more bearable. The South American melodies infuse the entire piece with an authentic, almost ancestral sense of magic. Every movement of the puppet is crafted with extraordinary precision in its delicate relationship with the performer and the accordionist, who guides her not only through music but also through gestures and facial expressions, gently reminding her of both her duties and her deepest joys."

— Mario Bianchi, Eolo Ragazzi

 

Award

EOLO Award 2022 – Special Mention for Puppet Theatre.