FESTIVAL | Christmas in the Land of Dolls
Let's start the magic, the sound of bells and stories in the Land of Dolls! From December 4th to 22nd, at the Arcadia Theater you will be able to meet fascinating characters, with whom you will embark on numerous adventures full of magic!
? During the "Christmas in the Land of Stories" Festival, the little visitors to Arcadia will have interactive activities and games in the workshops, and the meetings with Santa Claus promise to create a fairy-tale atmosphere where children, welcomed with joy, will be able to tell stories with Santa and take pictures. ? The festive atmosphere in the Arcadia Theater is completed by the decorations that will cover the entire space, from the entrance to the foyer, where the magical Christmas tree decorated by elves and goblins will be placed, right in Santa Claus's magical workshop! ?
PROGRAM
Sunday, December 4, 11:00 AM – Arcadia Hall | +5
THE SNOW QUEEN, a show by Iulian Bulancea
Saturday, December 10, 11:00 AM – Arcadia Hall | +5
THE SNOW QUEEN AND THE ENCHANTED MIRROR, a show by Iulian Bulancea
Sunday, December 11, 4:00 PM – Arcadia Hall | +5 | TArcadia cave – Queen Maria Theatre
SANTA'S SLEEVE, by Andreea Costea, directed by Igor Lungu
Tuesday, December 13, 6:00 PM – Studio Arcadia Hall | +4
WORKSHOP: Christmas Stories with Dolls (with Florian Silaghi and Consuela Egyed)
Wednesday, December 14, 6:00 PM – Studio Arcadia Hall | +4
WORKSHOP: Christmas Stories with Dolls (with Igor Lungu and Armanca Serac)
Thursday, December 15, 6:00 PM – Studio Arcadia Hall | +4
WORKSHOP: Christmas Stories with Dolls (with Andrei Fazecaș and Consuela Egyed)
Saturday, December 17, 11:00 AM – Arcadia Hall | +3 | Puck Puppet Theater, Cluj-Napoca
PUSS IN BOOTS, collective creation coordinated by Cristian Nedea
Sunday, December 18, 11:00 AM – Arcadia Hall | +5 | Arcadia Troupe – Queen Maria Theatre
SANTA'S SLEEVE, by Andreea Costea, directed by Igor Lungu
Sunday, December 18, 5:00 PM – Arcadia Studio Hall | 0-3 | Liliput Tarsulat Troupe – Szigligeti Theater, Oradea
MITTENS AND LEGS, nonverbal show for babies
Monday, December 19, 4:30 PM – Studio Arcadia Hall | +4
WORKSHOP: Carols (with Zentania Lupșe and Armanca Serac)
Monday, December 19, 6:00 PM – Arcadia Hall Foyer
MEETING WITH SANTA CLAUS
Registration form: https://forms.gle/WmiF2txJ5NvcDqAo6
Tuesday, December 20, 4:30 PM – Studio Arcadia Hall | +4
WORKSHOP: Decorations (with Armanca Serac and Zentania Lupșe)
Tuesday, December 20, 6:00 PM – Arcadia Hall Foyer
MEETING WITH SANTA CLAUS
Registration form: https://forms.gle/C8QqX5tC6tuJ7GPF6
Wednesday, December 21, 4:30 PM – Studio Arcadia Hall | +4
WORKSHOP: Decorations (with Armanca Serac and Alexandru Pop)
Wednesday, December 21, 6:00 PM – Arcadia Hall Foyer
MEETING WITH SANTA CLAUS
Registration form: https://forms.gle/43g1A3E27XGWeqHP6
Thursday, December 22, 4:00 PM – Arcadia Hall Foyer
MEETING WITH SANTA CLAUS
Registration form: https://forms.gle/XaoMr967U3LdXTrQ9
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? Tickets at the theater agency: https://www.teatrulreginamaria.ro/ro/bilete
? online on Eventim.ro: https://www.eventim.ro/…/festivalul…/profile.html
or one hour before the events on site, subject to availability.
ℹ Participation in meetings with Santa Claus is based on registration and costs 10 lei per child per event.
ℹ Tickets for the show "Gloves and Feet" can be purchased from the Szigligeti Theatre agency - Liliput Troupe.
* Tickets for the storytelling, caroling and decoration workshops can be purchased from the theater agency and online at Eventim.ro.
We look forward to seeing you!
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