«Giraffe Royal» Mystery.
Saturday 14. June at 19:00 - 20:30
Yerevan National Puppet Theater named after Hovhannes Tumanyan
A performance without words
A captivating spiritual journey.
A simple story with a universal meaning - understandable to adults, children and people from any country...
As the audience says:
“Giraffe Royal is always an unexpected, yet long-awaited journey deep into oneself. A revelation we so deeply crave.”
“Incredible emotions and energy!!!”
“These true magicians of the theatre, these sorcerers, immersed the audience in a ‘Mystery.’”
“...it’s something out of a dream, like a fantasy world…”
About the creators:
Legends of world pantomime and clowning, masters of street theatre and dance.
A unique phenomenon in global culture: a family theatre that combines several of the rarest and most technically demanding genres.
“You will meet artists of a truly rare kind, with immense experience and refined mastery of the subtlest nuances. They skillfully blend ancient mystical tradition with contemporary theatre.”
On stage since 1986.
The artists have performed in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the USA, Sweden, Canada, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, Kuwait, Italy, Spain, and many other countries.
They have worked with world-renowned figures such as Terry Gilliam, Andrei Konchalovsky, Slava Polunin, Shusaku Takeuchi, as well as Chulpan Khamatova, Nino Katamadze, Yuri Galtsev, Adolf Käis, Arvo Iho, Tauno Kangro, and others.
Awards and achievements include:
Berlin International Film Festival – Golden Bear;
Classical Ballet Competition – First Prize;
Blagovest Foundation – Prize for Contribution to Culture;
TEFI Television Award – Grand Prix, and more.
They have represented Estonia at the International Theatre Olympics, the Best Street Theatres of the World Festival, and many other prestigious events.
And if we’re not yet acquainted — here is a short video from one of the theatre’s performances, “Carnival”:
🎥 https://youtu.be/QnYTmI1Flgg
...and a short street theatre experiment in the heart of Tallinn:
🎥 https://youtu.be/S_44ZfEm1YU
From the press:
“Even the leading theatres of the world could envy the popularity of this small company.”
“Giraffe Royal is a one-of-a-kind ensemble, unlike anything else. Their work is rooted in the mystical carnival tradition, giving their art a sense of profound inner freedom.”
“When they’re on stage, it feels as if the world slows down, or the Earth starts spinning the other way. Their performances are rituals. Without uttering a word, they reveal their souls to the audience — and once you’ve seen them, you can never forget them.”
“They create something unimaginable, captivating any audience instantly, and seem capable of holding their attention endlessly.”
For whom:
“Mystery” will resonate with lovers of visual arts and those who value emotionally powerful theatrical experiences.
The performance is aimed at a wide audience: adults, teens, and children alike will find something captivating.
It’s a perfect choice for a family outing to the theatre, where each person will discover something new. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
From the show’s technical documentation:
Visual representations of the Four Elements — Fire, Water, Earth, and Air — form a powerful mechanism that transforms the audience’s state and creates a wide range of theatrical atmospheres.
To achieve this, the artists have taken “Mystery” through diverse spaces and audiences — from palaces and classical theatres to kindergartens, schools, hospitals, raves, and nightclubs.
A mysterious atmosphere and intrigue.
A Clown leads the audience through states and worlds, conducts their applause; the White Clownesses rule the scene — appearing as the Moon and the Sun, as angels, as fairy-tale dolls.
They play with fans, fabrics, wings, masks, and blades.
A performance that changes you...
We look forward to seeing you!
Take care of yourselves and your loved ones.
Yours truly,
Giraffe Royal Theatre
📸 Please note: photo and video recording of the performance is only permitted with prior approval from the theatre administration.
Yerevan National Puppet Theater named after Hovhannes Tumanyan • 4 Sayat-Nova Ave, 13623 Yerevan, Armenia
