Our Story
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
Octobet 2025
04/10/25_Kilkis Puppet Festival, Greece.
05/10/25_Kilkis Puppet Festival, Greece.
06/10/25_Kilkis Puppet Festival, Greece.
07/10/25_Kilkis Puppet Festival, Greece.
08/10/25_Kilkis Puppet Festival, Greece.
11/10/25_”Hanging by a Thread” festival of the philosofy anf od the arts, Castellana Grotte, Italy
November 2025
04/07/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Pieve Ligure, Italy.
06/11/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Albaida Puppet Festival, Spain.
07/11/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Albaida Puppet Festival, Spain.
16/11/25_”Hanging by a Thread” S.Maria Maggiore, Italy.
December 2025
14/12/25_”Hanging by a Thread” experimental theater Ancona, Italy.
26/12/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Lundo, Trentino, Italy.
27/12/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Lundo, Trentino, Italy.
28/12/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Lundo, Trentino, Italy.
January 2026
10/01/26_”Hangign by a Thread”Balaguer, Spain.
11/01/26_”Variations” Joc al Ninot Lleida, Spain.
13/01/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Pieve Ligure, Italy.
18/01/26_”Variations” San Lorenzo in Campo, Italy.
31/01/26_”Hangign by a Thread” Casa di pulcinella, Bari, italy.
February 2026
01/02/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Casa di pulcinella, Bari, italy.
08/02/26_”Hanging By a Thread” Cervia, Italy.
13/02/26_”Variations” Ishara Puppet festival , New Delhi, India.
14/02/26_”Variations” Ishara Puppet festival , New Delhi, India.
15/02/26_”Variations” Ishara Puppet festival , New Delhi, India.
16/02/26_”Variations” Ishara Puppet festival , New Delhi, India.
17/02/26_”Variations” Ishara Puppet festival , New Delhi, India.
18/02/26_”Variations” Ishara Puppet festival , New Delhi, India.
19/02/26_”Variations” Ishara Puppet festival. Mew Delhi, India.
20/02/26_”Variations” Ishara Puppet festival , New Delhi, India.
21/02/26_”Variations” Ishara Puppet festival , New Delhi, India.
22/02/26_”Variations” Ishara Puppet festival , New Delhi, India.
March 2026
07/03/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Denmark Arts, Australia.
08/03/26_”Hanging by a Thread” Denmark Arts, Australia.
18/03/26_woorkshop Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
20/03/26_woorkshop Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
25/03/26_woorkshop Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
27/03/26_woorkshop Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
30/03/26_woorkshop Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
April 2026
01/04/26_woorkshop Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
May 2026
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.
Awards
Countries We Have Been To
