Sinterklaas event

Thematic performance with Pierke, followed by the arrival of Saint Nicholas. Pierke rents a small room from Madam and Mister De Neuze. One day he cannot find his key and is no longer allowed inside. It is freezing cold and Pierke is desperate. Fortunately, help is on the way from none other than Saint Nicholas! He gives Pierke a magic miter with which he can make wishes. The further course of the story is exciting and fun. After the performance, Saint Nicholas arrives with a present for every child! For almost 75 years, Met Pierke van Gent has been providing this company's loyal fan base with puppet play fun of the "highest shelf"! Koninklijk Poppentoneel Festival is a traditional Ghent puppet theater that offers a regular program between early October and late March. The repertoire consists of dreamy fairy tales, original work, pieces from the rich Ghent puppet theater history, and productions full of suspense and humor. Koninklijk Poppentoneel FESTIVAL conjures a new piece from its puppet attic every time. This attic houses more than 600 puppets, dozens of set pieces and props, all original work and handmade! Pierke van Gent and his friends treat the audience to a portion of unadulterated Ghent tradition. Their antics have stood the test of time and remain surprisingly current. It is actually part of our Cultural heritage! The company is still run by the same family, from father to son, to daughter, to grandchild; the new generation brings a fresh breeze. The permanent theater is located at Moriaanstraat 65 in 9050 Ledeberg, barely 2 streets away from Kerkplein van Ledeberg. It is easily accessible by public transport, bicycle, or car, a 10-minute walk from the parking tower. Performances start at 3:00 PM (doors open at 2:30 PM). The theater puts on a family performance monthly, every Sunday afternoon. There is also the possibility to celebrate your child's birthday at the puppet theater; check the website for options. A 3-day event for adults is also scheduled annually. All information and the program can be downloaded via the website www.festival-poppentoneel.be. Visitors can also subscribe to "Pierkes Nieuwsbrief"festival-poppentoneel.be/Nieuwsbrief.htm to stay informed of all promotions. See you soon at Koninklijk Poppentoneel FESTIVAL