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Marionette Theater (Marionettentheater)

Schwarzstrasse 24 | Mozarteum Complex, Salzburg, Austria
0662-872406-0
Ranked #17 of 68 attractions in Salzburg
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Operas, Performances, Theaters
Owner description: Famous for its puppet shows, this theater has been delighting children since 1913. It is also home to performances of opera at various times...... more » Owner description: Famous for its puppet shows, this theater has been delighting children since 1913. It is also home to performances of opera at various times throughout the year. « less
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Haywards Heath, West Sussex
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

So clever, I sometimes forgot that it was puppets on stage. Theatre is small so you can sit anywhere really. The dialogue is in German with limited surtitles so best to know the story beforehand. They do the Sound of Music frequently More

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New York City, New York
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We saw the Nutcracker. You really do get swept into the marionettes and at times forget that they are puppets. When you realize how small the puppers are compared to humans and how lifelike their movements and interaction with plot are, you grow more amazed. Sure, it's touristy, but you're a tourist! Go see the show! We didn't get the... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

I loved the show sooo much, I went a second time. The first was The Marriage of Figero. The second was Midsummer Nights Dream. If I was to pick my favorite, definitely the second. I adore the fantasy of the fey. More

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New Delhi, India
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

We simply LOVED d Sound of Music show we went for at d Marionette Theater! We got to know abt it during our visit to d Festung Hohensalzburg - d fortress..where there is a whole section dedicated to it! it was really cute - d show and we got back to our hotel that evening laughing, jumping and singing to... More

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Mainz, Germany
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139 reviews 139 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012
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We saw the Sound of Music performance, and it was great! It was performed in English, so we didn't have to worry about reading surtitles, though they were projected on screens on the side of the room in several languages. If you're going for a different show and you'll need to read the surtitles, make sure you're back far enough... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

This was my second time to the Marionettentheater and again I went to see Mozart's "Magic Flute." The stage where the puppets perform is small, so make sure you book a seat in the front third of the theatre. However, since the english subtitles are posted on the side walls, we had to keep turning our heads to see them.... More

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Andover, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

The museum was in the castle I have just reviewed but this was interesting and the puppets are beautifully done, there is one that you can have a go with, it is not as easy as it looks, the one in a case dressed in Lois x1v style is beautiful. Only a small display but worth looking at More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012
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We chose an afternoon performance of Mozart's "The Magic Flute". The performance lasted about an hour, and it was very well done, except it was hard to see the subtitles that were projected on the sides of the theater walls. After the performance was over, the puppeteers showed themselves and it was fun to see how small the marionettes actually... More

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Toronto
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

The puppets are fantastic. The explanations of how the show is constructed and implemented was captivating More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

I loved everything about this, the building , the variety of ages and families watching, the skill of the puppeteers and the fun of the evening. You may get bothered by some who take photos. More

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