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“Don’t Poke the Bear”

“Don’t Poke the Bear”

The Key Theatre, Tel Aviv/Israel

Max is an obedient bear who has lived all his life in the circus. Between the glory of the limelight and the darkness of the backstage, he reveals the cruelty of his master Harvey and the suffering of Tina, the star of the show whom he secretly loves. When Tina's despair pushes her to rebel on stage, the three are led to their last act and to the inevitable end. “Don’t Poke the Bear” is non verbal performace, about dreams, nightmares and broken hopes.

Authors/Directors/Stage Design/Actors: Avi Zlicha, Dikla Katz

Puppet Design: Maria Gurevitch

Music: Johnny Tal

Light Design/Props: Liad Malone, Dikla Katz

Paintings: Gili Natan

Narration: Dirk Kunesch

Duration: 50'

Ages: 12+