TRICKTREK
THEATER

Tricktrek theater

Tricktrek theater is a unique family project. The Tricktrek is Serafima, Alexander and Luka. The peculiarity of the theater is the use of complex mechanical objects and original stage mechanisms. This is a theater where art and engineering come together to create a breathtaking spectacle. The theatre actively travels around the world, participating in international festivals.

Tricktrek have two wooden mechanical puppet shows:

"Crocodile" is a funny story for children from 4 to 10 years old. The performance is in Russian. It can be ordered for any event.

And "Kuthi" is an unfunny, and maybe even a scary story about the siege of the castle by the raven warriors. The performance is for children and adults from 6 years old. Without words.

Tricktrek is also was a small handmade wooden toy store in the center of Tallinn. But the store has been closed since May 24, 2025.
"Crocodile"

All the scenery of the play, all the characters are made of wood.
This is a performance mechanism that is increasingly complicated towards the finale.
The main character is a terrible, nasty, nasty, treacherous HUGE CROCODILE who dreams of eating a child for lunch! But it's not so easy to do this, because a hungry crocodile develops a whole series of WITTY tricks, showing the wonders of disguise.
Fortunately, the rascal's idea was not crowned with success, because all the jungles rebelled against him: a hippopotamus, an elephant, and even a monkey.

This is a very, very funny story!

Duration: 30 minutes.

In Russian language.

The maximum number of small spectators is 45 people.

4+
"Kuthi"

The performance "Kuthi" from the Tricktrek traveling Theater is a unique puppet show without words, combining elements of engineering and mechanics. Immerses the audience in the atmosphere of a medieval castle full of secrets and unexpected plot twists.

The plot of the play revolves around the wedding of the king's daughter, during which the castle is suddenly attacked by ancient warriors-crows Kuthi. The castle comes to life thanks to complex wooden mechanisms: sliding walls, movable parts and secret rooms. The audience can expect siege guns, catapults, the cunning of the defenders and the treachery of the attackers, as well as an unpredictable ending.​

All the decorations and characters are handmade from wood, which gives the performance a special atmosphere.

The performance has been presented at various international festivals and has won several awards for best set design.

Duration: 30 minutes.

Non verbal

Inside and outside on the streets.

6+

1 big dream
2 years of work
80 wooden figures
3 actors
3 awards
26 festivals
23 countries
100.000 km by van
Festivals
2023
2023
February – premiere of the performance "Kuthi" by Vaba Lava Tallinn, Estonia.

June - Tallinn days festival

July - Medieval days in Tallinn

August – European tour (8 countries, 28 performances) and participation in the Festival d'Aurillac, France.

2024
2024
March – Portsxinella Festival, Castillon, Spain.

Summer 2024 - European tour (16 countries, 50 performances)

July 2024 - Festival Pelagruart, Pellagrue, France.
July 2024 – Festival Musicalarue, Luxé, France.
August 2024 - Festival Openopole, Opole, Poland
August 2024 - Puppets occupy street, Craiova, Romania

September 2024 - Puppets festival, Subotica, Serbia (Award - Best stage design)
September 2024 - Flum festival, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Award - Best stage design)

November 2024 - Jula festival, Munich, Germany


2025
2025
February 2025 - Jamc festival, Carthage, Tunisia

April 2025 - Bursa Assitej festival, Turkey

Tour 2025 June-October (14 countries, 90 perfomances)

June 2025 - Heringsdorf street festival, Germany
June 2025 - Anamonro Festival, Slovenia
June 2025 - PUF, Slovenia
June 2025 - FITS, Sibiu, Romania
June 2025 - FIMO, Ovar, Portugal
July 2025 - Linz Street festival, Austria

September 2025 - Brouwsels op straat, Belgium
September 2025 - PIF, Zagreb, Hroatia
September 2025 - Charleville Mezieres, France
October 2025 - Golden dolfin festival, Bulgaria
October 2025 - Animo festival, Poland
Awards
Puppets festival, Subotica, Serbia
Best stage design
Flum festival, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Best stage design
PIF festival, Zagreb, Croatia
Special commendation for a play inspired by tradition
Golden dolfin festival, Varna, Bulgaria
Diploma for the precise contemporary realization of a classical tradition

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