Partículas Elementares

“Ninho” [Nest] draws inspiration from a poem by Portuguese writer Miguel Torga, “Sei um ninho” [I Know of a Nest], which in a few lines shows that a well-kept secret may strengthen a true friendship. “Ninho” is pure visual poetry, and it proves itself in the details. With a minimalist plot, the narrative is based on chance: a boy’s curiosity, awaken by mere coincidence, triggers the beginning of a web of affections. The scenery is sober, and there’s only one main character, three minor characters and a soundtrack that complements the entire play. “Ninho” is a remarkable project, which leaves the audience, both children and adults, with a great desire to let imagination loose.

 

In the enchanted world of puppets, Leonor Bandeira and Carlos Silva give substance to emotions, moments, adventures and stories of this and that character that turn into memories one keeps for life. The Portuguese puppet theatre company has been around since 2003, and its main goal is to combine different artistic expressions such as music, poetry, sculpture and painting, among many other crafts that merge in sceneries of pure magic, always with an educational side to it. Presenting its own productions, Partículas Elementares is seen as an example, and it has a wide audience of children and adults.