Based on the ramayana. Prince rama commands Hanuman, the white monkey, to travel to Lanka to find Ravana, king of the demons. Hanuman is sent to search for the prince's wife, the Princess Sita, who has been abducted. Upon his arrival i Lanka, Hanuman findes the princess but becomes involved in a battle that ends with the burning of Lanka. The play is inspired by the ancient tradition of Indonesian stick puppets from Java, the islands of Wayang, combining music with original Indonesian puppets. This is a unique play, putting the audience into the atmosphere of the far eastern culture.
Duration: approx. 1 hour.
Onstage: Patricia O'donovan
Adapted by: Katy Paul and Patricia O'Donovan
Music: Gamelan Orchestra of Santa cruz
"These fascinating and beautiful puppets originated in Indonesia Their combination with the music creates harmony While we watch with interest ODonovan master of many voices changes quickly and with great charm from one voice to another from one character to another"
Yoav Vinograd, Jerusalem Newspaper
"The puppets are delicately designed in combinations of incredibly beautiful colors The puppets the music and the acting are all well done"
Yitzhak Shore, Al HaMishmar Newspaper
* The International Festival of Puppet Theater in Jerusalem, 2006. * "The Magic of Fairytales" Festival, Tel Aviv, 2000.
Audience Maximum: 200 seats
Duration: 1 hour
Stage size/performing space: 4m x 4m
Electric outlet needed
Set up time: 1.5 hours
Dismantling time: 1 hour
Staff: 1 actor
