The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is delighted to present, as part of the festive celebrations, a Christmas puppet show for the wee ones on Saturday 5 December 2026 at 10:30 am, at Broughton High School, Edinburgh:
“MI RENDO CONTO …che sta arrivando il Natale”
(“I Realise… Christmas Is Coming”)
by Vittorio Zanella, performed by Teatrino dell’ES.
A show featuring a series of spoken and musical performances, with traditional Italian Commedia dell’Arte hand puppets, string marionettes and Muppets. A fascinating journey through tradition, culture and imagination, celebrating the magic of Christmas in particular.
Teatrino dell’ES, under the artistic direction of Vittorio Zanella and Rita Pasqualini, is a creative and theatrical workshop where the world of puppets and marionettes comes to life in a unique and captivating way. With an extraordinary collection of over 35,000 historical pieces, catalogued from as far back as 1582, and a rich repertoire of performances, this Bologna-based theatre has established itself as a guardian of traditional puppet theatre, enriching the cultural scene through events in Italy and abroad.
Free admission (no booking required) while places last.
In Italian, but no language skills needed to enjoy the show!
Please also note that photographs will be taken and video recordings made during the event to the performers only.