Our Story
Di Filippo Marionette is an Italian-Australian puppet theatre company founded in 2010 by Italian puppeteer Remo Di Filippo. Initially trained in theatre at the University of Bologna, Remo’s passion for puppetry ignited after discovering the “Casa Taller de Marionetas de Pepe Otal” in Barcelona, where he delved into the art of marionette construction and performance. In 2014, Filipina-Australian performer Rhoda Lopez joined the company, bringing her rich background in musical theatre, acting, singing, and dancing. Together, they craft their own marionettes in their Italian workshop, infusing each creation with meticulous artistry and personal touch.
Their performances are characterized by a wordless, cabaret-style approach, where each puppet narrates its own story through movement, music, live singing, and interaction with the puppeteers. Notable productions include “Hanging By A Thread,” a poetic and surreal show featuring seven distinct marionettes, and “Variations,” which follows the journey of Proto, a puppet exploring themes of technology, fragility, and self-awareness. The company has showcased their work in festivals, theatres, schools, hospitals, prisons, and retirement homes across more than 25 countries, earning multiple international awards. Beyond performing, they also organize puppet and street theatre festivals in their hometown of Offida, Italy, contributing to the vibrant cultural landscape of the region.
Shows
Hanging By a Thread
Variations
Feather
Calendar
January 2025
12/01/25 _”Variations” Teatro Faber, Chivasso.
21/01/25_ Course at the Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
22/01/25_ “Hanging by a Thread” Margaret River arts Centre, Australia.
28/01/25_ Course at the Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
February 2025
04/02/25_ Course at the Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
09/02/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Cinema Village Tauranga, New Zealand.
16/02/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Vogelmorn Wellington, New Zealand.
22/02/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Hamilton Arts Festival, New Zealand.
March 2025
01/03/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney, Australia.
02/03/25_”Hanging by a Thread” ImaginArta theatre, Sydney, Australia.
07/03/25_”Variations” Kalamunda SHS, Australia.
12/03/25_Course at the Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
14/03/25_Course at the Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
18/03/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Canning Vale SHS, Australia.
19/03/25_Course at the Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
21/03/25_Course at the Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia.
03/25/25_”Hanging by a Thread” St. Brigid’s College, Perth, Australia.
03/26/25_Perth Children’s Hospital Course, Australia.
03/27/25_”Variations” Maylands Penninsula Primary School, Perth, Australia.
03/28/25_Perth Children’s Hospital Course, Australia.
April 2025
04/02/25_Perth Children’s Hospital Course, Australia.
04/03/25_Maylands Penninsula Primary School Workshop, Perth, Australia.
04/04/25_Perth Children’s Hospital Course, Australia.
07/04/25_”Hanging by a Thread” St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Bambury, Australia
08/04/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Bumbury Primary School, Australia.
09/04/25_Perth Children’s Hospital Course, Australia.
11/04/25_Perth Children’s Hospital Course, Australia.
12/04/25_Perth Children’s Hospital Course, Australia.
14/04/25_Perth Children’s Hospital Course, Australia.
15/04/25_Perth Children’s Hospital Course, Australia.
16/04/25_Perth Children’s Hospital Course, Australia.
18/04/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Fremantle street art festival, Australia.
19/04/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Fremantle street art festival, Australia.
20/04/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Fremantle street art festival,Australia.
21/04/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Fremantle street art festival,Australia.
May 2025
17/05/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Bam festival, Milan, Italy.
23/05/25_”Feather” La Puntual theater Barcelona, Spain.
24/05/25_”Feather” La Puntual theater Barcelona, Spain.
25/05/25_”Feather” La Puntual theater Barcelona, Spain.
30/05/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Utebo, Spain.
05/31/25_”Piuma” Bisontere festival, Santillana de Mar, Spain.
June 2025
06/01/25_”Piuma” Bisontere festival, Santillana de Mar, Spain.
06/06/25_”Variations” Asfaltart festival Merano, Italy.
06/07/25_”Variations” Asfaltart festival Merano, Italy.
06/08/25_”Variations” Asfaltart festival Merano, Italy.
06/09/25_”Variations” Asfaltart festival Merano, Italy.
06/12/25_”Piuma” artists in the square, Pennabilli, Italy.
06/13/25_”Piuma” artists in the square, Pennabilli, Italy.
14/06/25_”Piuma” artists in the square, Pennabilli, Italy.
15/06/25_”Piuma” artists in the square, Pennabilli, Italy.
20/06/25_International FOF Festival, Offida, Italy.
21/06/25_International FOF Festival, Offida, Italy.
22/06/25_International FOF Festival, Offida, Italy.
July 2025
18/07/25_”Variations” Villa Manin, Passariano, Italy.
25/07/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Kleinest fest Bad Pyrmont, Germany.
26/07/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Kleinest fest Bad Pyrmont, Germany.
August 2025
02/08/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Smiaf Festival, San Marino.
03/08/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Smiaf Festival, San Marino.
24/08/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Be Popolar Festival, Vicenza.
September 2025
05/09/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Artemigrante festival, Macerata, Italy.
06/09/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Artemigrante festival, Macerata, Italy.
07/09/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Artemigrante festival, Macerata, Italy.
13/09/25_”Hanging by a Thread” artists at home Montegiardino, San Marino.
14/09/25_”Hanging by a Thread” festival artists at home Montegiardino, San Marino.
19/09/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Micro Festival, Netherlands.
20/09/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Micro Festival, Netherlands.
21/09/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Micro Festival, Netherlands.
24/09/25_”Variations” World Puppet Festival, Charleville Meziers, France.
November 2025
07/11/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Albaida Puppet Festival, Spain.
08/11/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Albaida Puppet Festival, Spain.
December 2025
14/12/25_”Hanging by a Thread” experimental theater Ancona, Italy.
28/12/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Moriconi Theatre, Jesi, Italy.
Awards
Countries We Have Been To
