The Pee-wee Herman Show

The original adult-oriented version of what would eventually become an award-winning children's classic. This version of the show features Pee-wee's playhouse and many of the characters of the later series, but with irreverent overtones and jokes including 'mirror shoes' and others.

Le théâtre magique d’Eliane

Eliane Walther's puppet theater has been presenting fairy tales for children since 2008. She creates a magical and poetic world with simple means. Everything is created by hand in miniature form, from the witch's house, the protagonists and the books to the vegetable garden. During theatrical performances, Eliane Walther varies her own voice for each character. This brings the wonders and adventures of the stories to life and delights her audience.

Puppet Theatre

Masový Kašpárek

Barokní opera

The Desert Wagon

A couple of artists travels through the Mexico desert to present their puppet show.

An Unusual Concert

The somewhat brash compère Eduard Aplombov announces the concert numbers, punctuating them with witty remarks. This parodic and satirical show features singers, dancers, musicians, circus trainers, and magicians who will captivate you with their charm and charisma.

An Artist Responds to War

AN ARTIST RESPONDS TO WAR is a vibrant portrait of Peter Schumann, the visionary founder of the Bread & Puppet Theater, whose six decades of radical political performance have been forged from a single, searing childhood question: how do we as humans respond to the madness of war and violence?

The Little Players

We visit a magical repertory company with an absolutely unique group of five actors you’ve never seen before. Uniquely talented, they present a fresh perspective into the worlds of music, literature, and drama. Through the eyes of the actors, the works of William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, and others known and unknown are revealed in a stunning new perspective. Brimming full of wit and humor, a visit to the Little Players is guaranteed to bring a well-needed dose of love, humor, and delight.

Animating Principles

An experimental art space in the desert holds a board meeting which struggles to stay on track.

The Comedian's Princess

Factory owner Dvorský also faces his own share of life's troubles; the supply of kaolin for his factory is running dangerously low. Mayor Pivoňka’s wife is willing to sell her kaolin fields, but only on the condition that Dvorský marries her daughter, Táňa—who, however, has no desire to marry a widower with a four-year-old son. Mrs. Lexová also owns kaolin deposits. Dvorský organizes a puppet show at his villa for his ailing young son. During the night, little Mirek wakes up and goes to the theater to look for a princess puppet; tragically, he accidentally sets the curtain on fire with a candle, and the theater burns down.

Noah's Ark

A funny puppet show about the family of the righteous Noah and disagreements while traveling on the ark.

The Divine Comedy

God created Adam and Eve and placed them in Paradise. They lived well in Paradise, but that was boring. All birds, bees have children, but they do not, because they are sinless. So, they ate the forbidden apple, and God expelled them from Paradise. What if Adam and Eve had not tasted the forbidden fruit, if they had been afraid of God’s wrath?!

Sophie the Witch

An educationalist - a 'thief of childhood' becomes alarmed over the inappropriateness of old, fairy tale stories for children. The old book like the one about witches and monsters in her hands suddenly springs to life. Out from it escape Sophie the Witch and her companions: Black Claw, Gray Nightmare and the Red Straw Monster, as well as the water-sprite Aquiline, the shy little dwarf Tiny Peat, and the enchantress Lady Spider. They scatter among the town and woods and performed all kinds of mischief. Sophie just can't get her broom to fly, because she became too fat. The monsters, disappointed over the century in which we live, return back into the book, the witch Sophie loses her magic power and becomes 'Aunt Sophie', and Tiny Peat has changed into a black cat.

The Little Prince

Only a few steps are needed for the Little Prince to circumnavigate his planet. As small as his world is, the treasure hidden within it is all the greater: a single rose, to which the Prince feels his unconditional love. When she sends him away one day, the Little Prince embarks on a journey that takes him to strange planets with headstrong inhabitants and finally lands him on Earth, where, with a mixture of naiveté and wisdom, he wins the hearts of all those he encounters.

Alice in Wonderland

Anglia Television's 5 episode TV miniseries adaption of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland was inspired and based upon an early production put on by the famous Da Silva Puppets group at the Norwich Puppet Theatre.

Self Beholding Self

A narcissist loses himself in an endless labyrinth, where an exit seems never to have existed. His story is told through the voice of a ventriloquist’s puppet that slowly takes on his face and soul, as his heart and mind are quietly torn apart by the rot within.

Budi and the Hornbill

Based on the Sumatran folk tale "An Honest Man", this shadowlight theatrical performance follows Budi, an earnest-to-a-fault fisherman, as he unwittingly ensnares a magical hornbill. What follows will test his honesty and resolve, with a chance at wealth and royalty on the other side.

Wie der Maulwurf beinahe in der Lotterie gewann

Anima

A reporter doing a story on taxidermy discovers an odd older couple that he becomes convinced are ex-Nazi's. The chief item leading to this belief is an odd puppet theater the couple operate in their basement that re-creates the Nazi era using stuffed creatures.

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

Lupita Nyong'o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.

Kevin Hart: What Now?

Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.

Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff

Time to hassle the Hoff at the rudest, raunchiest television event of the year--The Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff. From running in slo-mo on the beach to inspiring Germany with the power of cheesy pop--it's almost too easy.

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5

Bad Grandpa .5 gives you a whole new perspective on the world of Irving Zisman with bonus scenes and pranks also featuring Spike Jonze as "Gloria" and Catherine Keener as Irving's wife "Ellie", plus a look at the evolution of Johnny Knoxville's naughty alter-ego, the makeup effects, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the idiocy it takes to make a hidden camera movie in public.

Kevin Hart: Irresponsible

Stand-up comedian Kevin Hart talks about his family, travel and a year full of reckless behavior in front of a live sold-out crowd in London.

Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given

Kevin Hart serves up laughs and brick oven pizza from the comfort of his home, and dishes on male group chats, sex after 40 and life with COVID-19.

Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson

Comedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson.

Hanna-Barbera's 50th

The special is hosted by Tony Danza and Annie Potts celebrating 50 years of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera's partnership in animation. This is the first animated project to be broadcast in Dolby Surround sound system.

Jonas Brothers Family Roast

Kevin, Joe and Nick face down quick wits and deep cuts in this comedy special featuring Pete Davidson, John Legend and more. Hosted by Kenan Thompson.

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie

The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.

Richard Pryor: Here and Now

One of comedian Richard Pryor's later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor touches on most of the same topics as in his previous live shows. Filmed at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans.

George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances

George Carlin performs a hilarious set of never-before released material in "Complaints and Grievances." His 12th HBO special was recorded live at the Beacon Theater in New York City on November 17, 2001. In "Complaints and Grievances," Carlin shamelessly exposes the people and subjects that irritate him the most.

Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward

Forging his own comedic boundaries, Anthony Jeselnik revels in getting away with saying things others can't in this stand-up special shot in New York.

Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness

A behind-the-scenes mockumentary of Tropic Thunder.

Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis goes from "Die Hard" to dead on arrival as some of the biggest names in entertainment serve up punches of their own to Hollywood's go-to action star. And with Roast Master Joseph Gordon-Levitt at the helm, nobody is leaving the dais unscathed.

Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump

It's Donald Trump's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

Jackass: The Lost Tapes

The deleted scenes and additional stunts and sketches that originally were not presented in the original series.

John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid

Armed with boyish charm and a sharp wit, the former "SNL" writer offers sly takes on marriage, his beef with babies and the time he met Bill Clinton.

Windy City Heat

A man caught up in the glamor of being a Hollywood celebrity has no idea that the production he's in is a fake.

The Aristocrats

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.