Marco Polo and the Hungry Emperor
In collaboration with and initiated by the National Library of IsraelAge:
5+40
Language:
עבריתKublai Khan, the great emperor, is growing bored of ruling… He is hungry for adventure.
The legendary explorer Marco Polo serves up tales of his travels to the hungry emperor. Each story is a dish, and new landscapes and journeys unfold and transform throughout the meal.
But the emperor is still hungry… Will Marco manage to satisfy the emperor’s restless wanderlust? And where will their journey take them before dessert is served?
An object theatre performance in which landscapes and stories emerge from plates and spoons, cups and bottles.
Credits
Created by: Nofar Sela and Ruth Hof
Performers and Co-creators: Daniel Ovadia and Netanel Rappaport
Set and Props Design: Maayan Raznik, The Free Puppeteers
Music: Sharon Gabay
Costume Design: Sofia Trotosh

