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Guests: SACRED LOVE (Italy)

Hybrid puppet and ventriloquism performance exploring the taboo of sexual violence against nuns by Catholic priests.

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This performance delves into a deeply sensitive and often unacknowledged issue: the sexual abuse of nuns by priests. Using large puppets and ventriloquism, the play brings to life the stories of victims and perpetrators, inspired by real-life testimonies.

It offers a unique theatrical experience that combines artistic practice with academic research, making it a compelling choice for those interested in challenging and thought-provoking contemporary theater.

✻ Best for
  • Mature themes
  • Short runtime
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Things worth knowing.

  1. № 01
    Duration50m
  2. № 02
    LanguageThe performance is in Italian with English surtitles.
  3. № 03
    Content WarningThis performance addresses themes of sexual violence and abuse within religious institutions, which some viewers may find disturbing.
  4. № 04
    Premiere ContextThis performance is part of the International University Theatre Festival program.

Performances

SAT · JUL
1119:00

Didžioji salė

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Production

✻ Creative

Lėlių kūrėja
THEATRE COMPANY “IL FUNAMBOLO”, UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK
Surtitled
  • Experimental
  • Dance-focused
  • ✻ Venue

    Vilnius Puppet Theatre Lėlė

    Arklių st. 5, Vilnius
    Senamiestis · Vilnius
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  • № 05
    Academic ResearchThe performance is part of Ava Loiacono's doctoral research on the embodiment of voice in puppet theater at the University of Limerick.