Wrocław Puppet Theatre (also Teatr Lalek) is a theatre in Wrocław, Poland. It is located at the Theatre Square in the old building of merchants association, next to the Old Town Garden and public baths.

The Neo-Baroque building was first designed by Blummer in 1892–1894, then was extended in 1905–1909 according to the architectural plans of Albert Grau. It was established in 1946, principally as a children entertainment theatre, which also toured the villages of Lower Silesia.^[1]

These days apart from performances for children's theatre, it also offers adult fare. Since September 2007, Roberto Skolmowski is general and artistic director of the Wrocław Puppet Theatre.

Today, Wrocław Puppet Theatre is an important European center of puppetry. It is confirmed by plenty awards and distinctions, as well as growing interest of foreign audience. Over the last three decades Puppet Theatre has done over 50 tours in many European countries, such as Germany, Finland, France, Italy, Hungary, Sweden, Switzerland and Austria. The theatre participated also in several festivals in Japan and both Americas.

The puppet theatre has three independent inside stages: large scene with 250 seats, small scene with 80 seats and upstairs stage with 60 seats. In 2008, Wrocław Puppet Theatre launched "Bajkobus" (FairyBus), a mobile scene which is a mini-version of theatre building. It contains two separate puppet scenes, creates unlimited staging possibilities. It enables acting in every kind of environment – "Bajkobus" is absolutely independent in terms of technical equipment.^[2]

In 2009 the theatre started "Scena Nova" (New Scene), which is dedicated to an adult audience.

In 2010 "Ogród Staromiejski" (Old Town Garden) located next to the theatre was renovated. Since then, Wrocław Puppet Theatre has been organizing numerous events on "Scena Letnia" (Summer Scene).

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