The Living Object – The Power of Three!

In this intensive two-day masterclass, Wensley Piqué focuses on the technical and organic synergy of three-person puppet manipulation. Rather than traditional Bunraku, this workshop explores the contemporary application of collective breathing and movement to bring an object to life.

Day: 20 & 21 August
Time: 10:00 am–3:00 pm both days
Place: Studion at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern

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Participants will work in groups of three, starting by building their own puppets from paper. This hands-on process is essential to understand the puppet's anatomy. Once built, the focus shifts to the 'collective mind': how three individuals can act as one soul to create a lifelike, moving character. It is a deep dive into focus, physical listening, and the craft of manipulation.

About Wensley Piqué

En person styr en trädocka på en mörk scen, upplyst av ett riktat ljus medan en annan person arbetar i bakgrunden.

Wensley Piqué is a performer and creator who specializes in visual theatre and puppet manipulation. With his company, Piqué Creations, he explores the boundaries between the performer and the object. His acclaimed production Granm’ma is a prime example of his delicate and soul-stirring approach to puppet theatre and is one of the selected performances presented at Marionetteatern’s international festival Pop Up Puppets.

The workshop is made possible in collaboration with Teateralliansen and is open to professional artists.

You can submit your application through Teateralliansen here.