Puppet Showplace Theater Brings Diwali Stories to Life October 25-26

Puppet Showplace Theater presents a "Diwali Double Feature!" by WonderSpark Puppets and The Culture Tree on October 25 and 26 in Brookline. Celebrate the festival of lights with glowing lamps, delicious sweets, and a unique performance for this cherished Hindu holiday.

This Diwali Double Feature features two stories that celebrate the victory of light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance — with comedy and hand puppetry!

Story #1: Ramleela
What is the meaning of true devotion, love, kindness and valor? Brave prince Ram and his allies must rescue his kidnapped wife Sita from the King Ravan in this ancient Indian story from the Ramayana, coming to learn the true meaning of why we celebrate Diwali.

Story #2: Amrita’s Tree
Little Amrita loves to nap under her favorite tree, swinging from its branches and watching the animals. When the king orders all the trees to be chopped down to build himself a bigger palace, how can one little person possibly stop them? Inspired by the true story of the original tree huggers, the Bishnoi Hindus, who used peaceful resistance to defend their village's trees in 1700s India.

This show was designed to be enjoyed equally by those who know the stories and traditions of Diwali, as well as to welcome those who have no prior knowledge of Diwali. It was created through a special collaboration with The Culture Tree, whose mission is to promote South Asian culture through educational and enrichment programs, and WonderSpark Puppets, an acclaimed puppet theater that performs joyful tales all over their New York City home, and as far away as Thailand and Taiwan.

Stay after the show to meet the artists and see the puppets up close! Enjoy special snacks, a Diwali-themed coloring sheet, and a paper lantern craft! These activities are available after every performance, 11:30 am -12:30 pm and 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm.

Plus, join us on Saturday October 25 at 12:00 pm for a short performance by the Triveni School of Dance!

All ages are welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3-7.

Showtimes & Tickets
Oct 25 (Sat) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm
Oct 26 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm
32 Station St, Brookline, MA 02445
$18 all-ages general admission / $14.50 members / plus $2 service fee$3 Card to Culture (WIC, EBT, MassHealth, ConnectorCare)

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