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Di Filippo Marionette is an Italian-Australian puppet theater company founded in 2010 by the Italian puppet actor Remo Di Filippo. Initially trained in theater at the University of Bologna and after working in commedia dell’arte and various theatrical genres, his passion for puppetry was ignited when he discovered the “Casa Taller de Marionetas de Pepe Otal” in Barcelona, where he delved into the art of puppet construction and animation. In 2014, Filipino-Australian performer Rhoda Lopez joined the company, bringing her rich theatrical background, singing, dancing and all her talents. Together, they make their own puppets in their workshop in Offida, Italy, infusing each creation with unique art and a personal touch.
In their shows, the puppets tell their stories through movement, music, live singing and interaction with their “manipulators”. There are three productions of theirs, The first show is entitled “Hanging on in Thread”, a poetic and funny show where the viewer can get to know different puppets. The second show is entitled “Variations”, and follows the journey of Proto, a puppet who explores the themes of technology, fragility and self-awareness. Their latest work is called “Piuma” a show dedicated to the little ones very funny and captivating. The company has presented its shows in theaters, festivals, schools, hospitals and prisons in over 30 countries, obtaining numerous international awards. In addition to performing, they also direct a puppet theater festival,International FOF, in their town Offida, thus contributing to the cultural liveliness of the Marche, their region.
Shows
Hanging By a Thread
Variations
Piuma
Calendar
April 2026
01/04/26_woorkshop Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
11/04/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Italia Day, Perth, Australia.
17/04/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre, Australia.
22/04/26_woorkshop Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
24/04/26_woorkshop Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
27/04/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Brisbane, Australia.
27/04/26_”Haging by a Thread” Brisbane, Australia.
27/04/26_”Hanging by a thread” Brisbane, Australia.
27/04/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Brisbane, Australia.
May 2026
01/05/26_”Haging by a Thread” Brisbane, Australia.
02/05/26_”Hanging by a thread” Brisbane, Australia.
03/05/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Brisbane, Australia.
16/05/26_”Variations” Puppet Festival Seville, Spain.
17/05/26_”Variations” Puppet Festival Seville, Spain.
23/05/26_”Variations” Teatro Nazional di Madrid, Spain.
24/05/26_”Variations” Teatro Nazional di Madrid, Spain.
30/05/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Festival di Marionete Rochefort, France.
31/05/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Festival di Marionete Rochefort, France.
June 2026
06/06/26_F.A.T.T.O. festival, Lundo Italy.
07/06/26_F.A.T.T.O. festival, Lundo Italy.
19/06/26_International FoF, artistic direction, Offida, Italy.
20/06/26_International FoF, artistic direction, Offida, Italy.
21/06/26_International FoF, artistic direction, Offida, Italy.
23/06/26_Puppet Workshop “Animateria” Piacenza, Italy.
24/06/26_Puppet Workshop “Animateria” Piacenza, Italy.
25/06/26_Puppet Workshop “Animateria” Piacenza, Italy.
26/06/26_Puppet Workshop “Animateria” Piacenza, Italy.
27/06/26_Puppet Workshop “Animateria” Piacenza, Italy.
July 2026
15/07/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Quero, Italy.
16/07/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Bassano del Grappa, Italy.
18/07/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Longlake, Lugano, Switzerland.
24/07/26_KleinestfestBadPyrmont, Germany.
25/07/26_KleinestfestBadPyrmont, Germany.
26/07/26_KleinestfestBadPyrmont, Germany.
August 2026
01/08/26_Kleinestfest Ludwislust, Germany.
01/08/26_Kleinestfest Ludwislust, Germany.
08/08/26_Fest der Fantasie, Germany.
09/08/26_Fest der Fantasie, Germany.
28/08/26_”Hanging by a thread” Siena, Italy.
29/08/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Certaldo, Italy.
October 2026
01/10/26″Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
02/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China
03/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
04/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
05/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
06/10/26″Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
07/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
08/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
09/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
10/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
11/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
12/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
13/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
14/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
15/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
16/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
17/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
18/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
19/10/26 “Hanging by a Thread” Golden Magnolia festival, China.
22/10/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Beehive Montessari, Perth, Australia.
23/10/26_”Hangign by a thread” Beehive Montessari, Perth, Australia.
December 2026
20/12/26_”Hangign by a thread” Mimap international museum of puppets of Palermo, Italy.
January 2027
10/01/27_”Variations” Teatro delle Udienze, Finale ligure, Italy.
11/01/27_”Variations” Teatro delle Udienze, Finale ligure, Italy.
Awards
Countries We Have Been To
