Russia's Moscow Puppet Theatre will give audiences a delightful surprise at 7.30 pm at the Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre tonight and tomorrow with their show The Cake with a Merry Filling.
The 90-minute show features acts by the friends of Strawberry Clown and cheerful music from the puppet Bumble-Bee.
Puppeteers will also present a good old-fashioned adventure, Tales of Palekh, at 2.30 pm today at the same venue.
Steeped in Russian folklore, this tale will be staged by puppets impersonating the valiant Prince as he tries to rescue his beloved beauty from the clutches of an evil magician.
The theatre's performance is part of the International Arts Carnival, which runs until August 4. Other performances include circus, mime, magic, music, comedy, film and workshops.
Tickets ranging from $50 to $180, with half-price discounts for senior citizens, the disabled and full-time students, are available at all Urbtix outlets.
