Peruvian – British artist, Jose Navarro was trained in Mime by Juan Arcos, graduated in Art at Peru’s National University of San Marcos in Lima; and holds an MA in Theatre Practice – ‘Puppetry and Object Theatre’ at Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London – England. Jose has participated as a soloist with his own shows, at numerous international...

Children Of The Sun A puppet and multimedia performance, based on ancient Andean spiritual iconography, like the Sun God Wiracocha (Source of life), with his anthropomorphic imagery recreated as a hybrid of human and animals; such as, condor, puma, jaguar, serpents, and sea creatures. Presented with a blend abstraction and symbolism, as non narrative story Devised and performed by: Jose Navarro Puppets...

This is a wordless extravaganza variety show featuring mime and puppetry, celebrating international performance culture, representing: singers, dancers, and musicians. The versatile show full of surprises, can be shown full length or tailored to present only some selected acts. The performance can be executed in its version for a theatre venue; or be adapted for alternative and outdoor street performance “An...

By: José María Arguedas ‘The Pongo’s Dream’, in a puppet adaptation of a story by the Peruvian writer José María Arguedas tells the story of  a humble peasant and  a devilish landowner. The lines that begin this short story, finds the Pongo frail, unsophisticated and silent; nevertheless his journey from silence culminates with a luminous and prophetic voice. Colourful and translucent...

Featuring hand and small-scale finger puppetry, with mime elements; presented as a series of short wordless stories “Extremely inventive” THE STAGE Created and Performed by: José Navarro. Length: 45 Minutes Technical Requirements: Black background, Sound System, and Lights ===================================================================

A body puppetry show that parodies the world of an opera diva Devised and performed by: Jose Navarro Length: 40 Minutes Technical Requirements: PA sound system for CD or MP3 player, lights, black backdrop

Body puppetry for ‘Adults’. For more information contact Jose

A miniature puppet based intimate piece, inspired by ‘Ayahuasca’ rituals of the Peruvian Amazon. The diminutive puppets characters are linked to the Amazonian universe: Shamans, dancers, animals; interacting to produce and suggest a relentless stunning imagery of dream-like visions. A show conceived to be seen for only one spectator at a time. Suitable for an audience of all ages “This experience...

In an interpretation based on the ritualistic features of traditional Peruvian Scissors Dance, explored with puppetry, the dance itself, and rearrangement of the traditional music with elements of fusion, providing an exhilarating journey to the very heart of this ancestral Andean dance. “This is an authentic piece of ritual dance from the high Andes of Perú. Ritual aspects involve putting objects...

In ANIMALÍA, members of the animal kingdom are the leading characters: Marine life, a gentle little dog playing with a bone, a mortal combat between two spiders, and many others who will invade the scenery to give life to the play. It is performed outside and inside of a small puppet booth. It is a ‘Body Puppetry’ performance in combination with mime and object animation, exploring the different...