Ronnie Burkett

Theatre Of Marionettes

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Tinka's New Dress Master puppeteer Ronnie Burkett creates puppet shows of "unsurpassed intelligence, poignancy, and passion." For the Festival, he presents a fable based upon the underground puppet shows performed by Czech puppeteers during the Nazi occupation oft heir homeland. Tinka's New Dress features a revolving carousel set and a cast of 37 breathtaking marionettes.