International Figure Theater Festival Figure It Out! in Leipzig!

International Figure Theater Festival Figure It Out! in Leipzig!

Leipzig, Deutschland - The Festival Figure It Out! Returned to Leipzig from June 18 to June 22, 2025 and takes place in the west wing. The international figure theater meeting is organized by the Allianz International Production Center for Figure Theater. With a comprehensive artistic program and a special network format, the festival offers a platform for international exchange and creative encounters.

A large number of renowned ensembles will take part. Among the participating groups are the local artists of Wilde & Vogel and Lehmann and Wenzel as well as international representatives such as Grupa Coincidentia from Poland and Golden Delicious that come from France and Israel. This presence underlines the festival on international cooperation and the promotion of new perspectives in the Figure Theater.

program highlights and special productions

Festival goers can look forward to special productions. A highlight is the Indian co -production "Sesam - ಲ" of the Theater Ranga Shankara from Bengaluru, which will inspire the audience with cultural influences and innovative storytelling. Another important event is the German premiere of "The Real Fake Object Theater Conference" by Vélo Théâtre/Gare Centrale from France and Belgium. This performance will present some of the best -known icons of the object theater, including artists such as Christian Carrignon, Katy Deville as well as Agnès limbos and Jacques Templeraud.

After the performances, Table Talks are organized in which artists and experts discuss specific productions and discuss questions about the figurative theater. The table talks offer a valuable way to gain deeper insights into the art form and to promote creative exchange.

networking and exchange

parallel to the artistic program, there is a networking program for the international puppet theater scene. This includes the "Morning Sessions" that take place for three days. Topics such as linguistic and cultural barriers as well as the effects of political conflicts on the figure theater are dealt with here. The aim is to discuss the future of international programming in the independent puppet theater and to develop innovative approaches.

In addition, the "Real Fake Object Theater Brunch" is offered on Sunday, in which the audience have the opportunity to talk to the artists of the conference about the performance of Saturday evening and to deal intensively with the stories of the object theater.

ticket prices and ticket purchase

Ticket prices for the festival start at 10 euros for reduced single tickets and rise up to 20 euros for regular tickets. Festival tickets are available at a price of 55 euros. The online card purchase can be conveniently done via the organizer's website, west wing.

Figure it out! So promises an exciting and versatile program that brings not only artists, but also the audience from different cultures and promotes the exchange in the area of ​​the stage. For lovers of the figure theater and interested parties, this festival is an excellent opportunity to experience extraordinary art forms and get to know new perspectives.