Normal-sized puppets are scary enough, but marionettes the size of houses? I’d run the other way--which is why I wasn’t one of the 1.5 million people that lined the streets of Berlin for the Fall of the Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary, which showcased a several-day performance by France’s Royal de Luxe Street Theatre Company.
The Royal de Luxe featured two gigantic marionettes—the Big Giant, a deep-sea diver, and his niece, the Little Giantess (from the looks of it, she wasn’t so little). Celebrating the Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary, the storyline is a reunion story which has the two giants separated by a wall. The Big Giant returns home from a long but successful expedition to destroy the wall and the two walk through the streets of Berlin to meet each other.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Giant Puppets
- The creation and performance of giant puppets can be a trend in the entertainment industry, attracting a larger audience.
- Street Theatre
- Street theatre can become a growing trend to commemorate historical events, enhancing the experience of history and tourism industries.
- Interactive Performances
- Interactive performances can be a trend that engages audiences in unique experiences and disrupts the live entertainment and events industry.
Sectors Adopting This
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can use giant puppets in stage performances to appeal to a larger audience and enhance the live show experience.
- Tourism
- Historical tourism can explore the opportunity of incorporating street theatre performances to attract more visitors and provide an interactive experience.
- Event Planning
- The event planning industry can consider using interactive performances to create innovative experiences for attendees and stand out in the market.
