Cakes and Puppets
Buchty a loutky

Buchty a loutky (Cakes and Puppets) is an independent, alternative puppet theatre troupe for children and adults. It was founded in 1991 by a group of graduates of the Department of Alternative and Puppet Theatre at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. Since then, it has staged over 40 titles, a number of one-off projects in the field of alternative theatre and specific art events. It has also participated in the production of puppet and animated films. Cakes and Puppets creates a unique theatrical poetics. Its own theatrical productions and adaptations of classic titles are characterised by a strong improvisational element and a distinctive humour. Emphasis is placed on the visual aspect of the productions, based on combining old toys and worn-out objects with the latest technology. Most performances include original musical compositions, in many cases performed live.