Diwali at Puppet Showplace!

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Dates:	Saturday, October 26, 2024 - Sunday, October 27, 2024
Hours:	10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Performances

It’s the festival of lights!

Let’s light lamps, eat sweets, clean house, and celebrate this cherished holiday.

This Diwali Double Feature features two stories that celebrate the victory of light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance — with comedy and hand puppetry, of course!

Story #1: Ramleela

What is the meaning of true devotion, love, kindness and valor?

Brave prince Ram and his allies must rescue his kidnapped wife Sita from the King Ravan in this ancient Indian story from the Ramayana, coming to learn the true meaning of why we celebrate Diwali.

Story #2: Amrita’s Tree

Little Amrita loves to nap under her favorite tree, swinging from its branches and watching the animals.

When the king orders all the trees to be chopped down to build himself a bigger palace, how can one little person possibly stop them?

Inspired by the true story of the original tree huggers, the Bishnoi Hindus, who used peaceful resistance to defend their village's trees in 1700s India.

This show was designed to be enjoyed equally by those who know the stories and traditions of Diwali, as well as to welcome those who have no prior knowledge of Diwali.

COST

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$18 all-ages general admission | $3 Card to Culture (WIC, EBT, MassHealth, ConnectorCare) | Pay-What-You-Can Performance: Sat Oct 26 at 1:00 pm | Members receive $3.50 off!

WEBSITE

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www.puppetshowplace.org/

LOCATION

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Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station Street, Brookline, MA, 02445 map