With the grace and beauty of shadow puppetry, and performing to the 1919 Firebird Suite composed by Igor Stravinsky, Madcap tells the story of the kind Prince Ivan who captures the Firebird. In Madcap Puppet Theatre’s production of the Firebird, two ancient and timeless arts are combined-puppetry and storytelling. Using shadow puppetry, a style developed in China over 2,000 years ago, Madcap portrays one of the oldest known stories in the annals of fable: the legend of the Firebird, beloved in Russian literature for centuries and in ancient Egypt as the legend of the Phoenix. Admission is $7 for adult members, $8 for Adult non-member; $7 for child, $6 child Members. Tickets may be purchased at the museum Front Desk.
Contact Information
- Speed Art Museum
- 2035 S. Thirs St., Louisville, KY 40208
- 502.634.2700
Event Time
- Tuesday, November 4, 2008
- 7:00 PM
Price
- Admission is $7 for adult members, $8 for Adult non-member; $7 for child, $6 child Members.

