“Unstitching fear from dreams using a needle, thread and loads of imagination.” Ages 3 – 8.Ī humorous, gentle, colorful and lively tale that will delight children and anyone given to flights of fancy. Idea and performance: Orit Novitz Leibovitz and Revital Grich written by: Itzik Weingarten director: Galia Fridkin Music: Eldad Lidor puppet design and manipulation: Orit Novitz Leibovitz and Revital Grich set and costume design: Daniela Mor lighting design: Amir Castro production: Rona Saporta.

Tofer Hahalomot (The Dream Stitcher), inspired by Michael Ende’s The Dream Eater.

Original plays in competition: Tofer Hahalomot (Dream Stitcher)/Photo: Ayelet Dekel All Open Air Theatre performances are free.Ĭomplete information and schedules can be found on the festival website in Hebrew. The Open Air Theatre program, selected by artistic directors Yinon Tsafrir and Avi Gibson Bar-el, will include performances: Cia La Tal from Spain, Le Mime Daniel from France, Irrwisch from Austria, Five Quartet Trio from Italy, a site-specific performance by Adam Read from Australia, and Kung Fu Pandas from China. Written and directed by festival artistic director Zvia Hoberman, the play will feature props and costume design by Maor Zabar – sure to be a treat! – and will be performed by the “Haifayit” ensemble with guest actors. Opening the festival will be the play Bat Hamelech (The King’s Daughter), inspired by the legend of King Solomon and his daughter, as told by the poet Haim Nahman Bialik. Throughout the three days of the festival, there will be outdoor performances by international troupes – all open to the public free of charge! Haifa International Festival for Children’s Theatre 2013 will take place from March 27 – 29, 2013 with a colorful, wonderfully diverse program to enthrall audiences of all ages! Six original Israeli plays for children will premiere at the festival, as well as many guest performances.

The Fight for Midnight by Dan Solomon