H. TUMANYAN STATE PUPPET THEATRE

The Puppet Theatre was established in July 1935 in Yerevan. Throughout 65 years of its existence the Theatree has promoted development of dramatic playwriting for children. It has also established museum with an imposing collection of puppet characters. The Theatre plays a significant role in an aesthetic and moral upbringing of children spreading kindness, honesty and philanthropy in their pure souls.

The piece “The comedy of mistakes” by Shakespeare was produced in 1996 and was performed for adults. It was the first time when in Puppet theatre a work by great playwright Shakespeare has been staged. The principles of “comedy del arte” are used in this play.

Artistic director: Ruben Babayan