Our Story
Di Filippo Marionette is an Italian-Australian puppet theater company founded in 2010 by the Italian puppet actor Remo Di Filippo. Initially trained in theater at the University of Bologna and after working in commedia dell’arte and various theatrical genres, his passion for puppetry was ignited when he discovered the “Casa Taller de Marionetas de Pepe Otal” in Barcelona, where he delved into the art of puppet construction and animation. In 2014, Filipino-Australian performer Rhoda Lopez joined the company, bringing her rich theatrical background, singing, dancing and all her talents. Together, they make their own puppets in their workshop in Offida, Italy, infusing each creation with unique art and a personal touch.
In their shows, the puppets tell their stories through movement, music, live singing and interaction with their “manipulators”. There are three productions of theirs, The first show is entitled “Hanging on in Thread”, a poetic and funny show where the viewer can get to know different puppets. The second show is entitled “Variations”, and follows the journey of Proto, a puppet who explores the themes of technology, fragility and self-awareness. Their latest work is called “Piuma” a show dedicated to the little ones very funny and captivating. The company has presented its shows in theaters, festivals, schools, hospitals and prisons in over 30 countries, obtaining numerous international awards. In addition to performing, they also direct a puppet theater festival, International FOF, in their town Offida, thus contributing to the cultural liveliness of the Marche, their region.
Shows
Hanging By a Thread
Variations
Piuma
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.
25/03/25_”Hanging by a Thread” St. Brigid’s College, Perth, Australia.
26/03/25_Perth Children’s Hospital Course, Australia.
27/03/25_”Variations” Maylands Penninsula Primary School, Perth, Australia.
28/03/25_Perth Children’s Hospital Course, Australia.
April 2025
02/04/25_Perth Children’s Hospital Course, Australia.
03/04/25_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, Bunbury, Australia
08/04/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Bunbury 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 arts festival, Australia.
19/04/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Fremantle street arts festival, Australia.
20/04/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Fremantle street arts festival, Australia.
21/04/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Fremantle street arts festival, Australia.
May 2025
11/05/25_”Piuma”, Puppet Festival Gava, Spain.
17/05/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Bam festival, Milan, Italy.
18/05/25_”Hanging by a Thread” and “Piuma” Torrechiara, 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.
31/05/25_”Piuma” Bisontere festival, Santillana de Mar, Spain.
June 2025
01/06/25_”Piuma” Bisontere festival, Santillana de Mar, Spain.
06/06/25_”Variations” Asfaltart festival Merano, Italy.
07/06/25_”Variations” Asfaltart festival Merano, Italy.
08/06/25_”Variations” Asfaltart festival Merano, Italy.
09/06/25_”Variations” Asfaltart festival Merano, Italy.
12/06/25_”Piuma” artists in the square, Pennabilli, Italy.
13/06/25_”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
12/07/25_”Hanging By a Thread” Alba Adriatica, Italy.
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.
06/08/25_”Hanging by a Thread”, cervia, Italy.
24/08/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Be Popolar Festival, Vicenza.
28/08/25_”Hanging by a Thread” Festival Piazze, Sassocorvaro, Italy.
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
