We are thrilled to announce that this year we will be part of the Asian Festival in Sofia! The event will take place on June 13 and 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM in South Park (the meadow opposite "Toplocentrala"). We will be waiting for you on Sunday, June 14, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM to show you our puppets up close, share fascinating stories about the traditional Japanese "Takeda" theatre, and catch up. We can't wait to see you—connecting with all of you is always our favorite part!

In celebration of our 8th anniversary, tomorrow we are launching our special feature: "8 QUESTIONS FOR 8 YEARS!". The members of our team will be answering 8 exciting questions all about the history and magic of Senju Puppet Company. We will be sharing our most unforgettable moments, the challenges we've faced, and our big dreams for the future. Expect new videos every single day starting tomorrow across all our channels!

Last night we celebrated our 8th anniversary in true style—with cake, karaoke, dancing, and lots of laughter! We are incredibly happy to have been here for 8 whole years, which is a massive milestone for an independent company, especially considering the daily challenges and obstacles we face. We wish ourselves endless inspiration, creative success, exciting travels, and at least 10 times more 8-year milestones on stage! Thank you for being with us on this journey!

On May 21st we turn 8, and to celebrate, we are declaring the month of May as 'THE MONTH OF SENJU'! Every day until the end of the month, on our profiles, we will share fun and curious posts related to our history in order to mark this so big holiday for us. For an independent company, 8 years is a serious achievement and we are happy that we continue to create despite all the difficulties along the way. We wish ourselves many more years of inspiration, exciting travels, more frequent meetings with you, and for our art to reach people all around the world! Thank you for your support and don't forget to follow us over the next 20 days, because we have prepared many surprises for you!

We are happy to invite you to celebrate our 8th anniversary together with an unforgettable festive evening filled with excitement and many surprises! The highlight of the event will be the premiere of our new children's film Issun Boshi, which combines live-action cinema with the magic of Japanese 'Takeda' marionettes. In addition, we will be presenting the newest titles from our Japanese children's book series—the fairy tale stories of Kintaro and Urashima Taro. We can't wait to see you!

Can you imagine losing everything you have in just a single moment? And have you ever heard of the kingdom of eternal youth? We are happy to present our newest book, which tells the story of a poor fisherman with a kind heart, ready to give his very last money to save a turtle. His kindness, however, is richly rewarded and he receives a life he hadn't even dreamed of! But will this happiness last forever?

The strongest boy in the world! He lives in Mount Ashigara, and his mother is a man-eating witch. Kintaro grows up rough and clumsy, but destiny confronts him with challenges he never expected. The boy travels a long path that makes him realize that strength is not the most important thing, teaching him patience and compassion.

We are thrilled to share the upcoming premiere of our new children's film Issun Boshi, which beautifully combines live-action cinema with the magic of traditional Japanese 'Takeda' style marionettes. The movie transports us into a magical world and tells the adventures of a boy only as tall as a grain of rice, who gathers all his courage to face the terrifying monster Oni. We look forward to seeing you at the premiere!
The project 'Creation of the Children's Movie "Issun Boshi"', application reg. No.: BG-RRP-11.020-0026-C02 is approved for funding by the European Union through the NextGenerationEU instrument under the Operational Program 'National Recovery and Resilience Plan', Procedure Code BG-RRP-11.020, priority axis 'Social Inclusion'.

From March 14th to 23rd, our company was at a theater festival in Mississauga, Canada – PUPPET FESTIVAL MISSISSAUGA, and it was wonderful! In addition to performing our show 'The Samurai's Daughter' twice to a full house, we managed to explore Ontario, walk around Toronto, and even see the majestic Niagara Falls! We are so happy to have had the opportunity to experience this incredible adventure. We thank Crane Creations for the invitation and the wonderful organization. We also thank the National Culture Fund for the financial support.
If you are interested in learning more about our stay in Canada, you can check out our travel diary on our social media profiles.
And if you want to see more photos, visit our GALLERY!

We are happy to announce that we will be participating in this year's edition of the PUPPET FESTIVAL MISSISSAUGA in Mississauga, Canada! We will be presenting our show 'The Samurai's Daughter' to the Canadian audience twice. We are so excited and incredibly grateful for this opportunity, for the festival's invitation, and for the financial support from the NCF Bulgaria. Wish us luck!

We invite you to a PREMIERE! The new performance 'The Long Road to School' by the '100 Hands' Puppet Theater combines puppetry, impressive 3D mapping, and original music into a spectacular stage adventure. The story introduces us to Zhivko, whose latest delay on an ordinary Monday morning turns into an incredible journey through the city and his own imagination. Along his way, he encounters monsters, firefighters, and a mysterious wanderer, discovering what truly matters in this world between reality and fantasy.
Age: 5+
Duration: 45 minutes
The event is realized with the financial support of the National Culture Fund Bulgaria.

The 'Takeda Theater for Children' course, which we organized for the second consecutive year in cooperation with the Japanese Culture Center 'Kokoro', has successfully concluded. The children did an excellent job mastering our marionettes, which are quite challenging to control! What they achieved in such a short period is truly impressive, and we are incredibly proud of the immense enthusiasm they brought to every session. During our final class, the young actors performed their 'Takeda' show for their parents and received certificates for a job well done. We thank everyone who took part. We also extend our gratitude to JCC 'Kokoro' for the partnership and cooperation!

Senju Puppet Company participated in the 18th edition of the 'Kruška' Festival in Kruševac, Serbia, performing two successful shows of 'The Samurai's Daughter' to a wonderful audience! Despite the cold weather, we had a great time exploring the city, and we were deeply honored to be invited to an official reception at the municipality by the town's mayor. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kruševačko pozorište for the invitation, warm hospitality, and flawless support at every moment!
If you want to see more photos, visit our GALLERY!

We are overjoyed to announce that our performance "The Samurai's Daughter" won the grand prize at the 18th edition of the "Kruška" Festival! The prestigious Zoran Lozančić Award for Best Directing and Overall Stage Design was presented to our wonderful director, Lyubomira Kostova. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kruševačko pozorište for this immense recognition and warm hospitality—it was a true honor!

Senju Puppet Company was invited to an official reception by the mayor of Kruševac, Mr. Ivan Manojlović, which was also attended by the municipality team and the director of the local theater, Mr. Branislav Nedić. During the meeting, we shared our joy at participating in the 18th edition of the 'Kruška' Festival and expressed a strong hope for future creative partnerships. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Municipality of Kruševac and Kruševačko pozorište for the flawless organization, warm hospitality, and wonderful meeting!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Senju Puppet Company is heading to Serbia to participate in the 18th edition of the 'Kruška' Festival! We can't wait to meet the audience there and present our performance 'The Samurai's Daughter' on the stage of the Kruševac Theater. We look forward to seeing you on January 12th for two shows—at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Wish us luck and see you soon!

May the next 365 days be a stage for your boldest dreams, beautiful inspirations, and unforgettable emotions. We wish you health, endless energy, and many exciting adventures!
Over the next 12 months, Senju Puppet Company will surprise you with monthly Q&A videos, flashback footage on TikTok, a refreshed website with an online store, and a brand-new, separate page for our performances outside the Japanese theme. An incredibly intense, dynamic, and thrilling 2026 lies ahead, filled with many new initiatives and upcoming surprises!

We are happy to share that we are working on the implementation of the project 'Creation of the Children's Movie "Issun Boshi"', application reg. No.: BG-RRP-11.020-0026, approved for funding by the European Union through the NextGenerationEU instrument under the Operational Program 'National Recovery and Resilience Plan', Procedure Code BG-RRP-11.020, priority axis 'Social Inclusion'.

We invite you to meet Polyo - one of the bravest turtles, who sets off alone into the wide world with one single goal - to get its dreamed shell and to be happy! The performance is based on the fairy tale "Skadindi Laper" and is suitable for children aged 4-8 years old.
With the support of National Fund "Culture".

On May 21st 2025, Senju Puppet Company turns 7 years old and we invite you to celebrate with us in a very special way - with our first pop up exhibition, in which you will see our beautiful puppets, paintings by Teodora Yugova, backstage photos and a lot more!

We invite you to meet Polyo - one of the bravest turtles, who sets off alone into the wide world with one single goal - to get its dreamed shell and to be happy! The performance is based on the fairy tale "Skadindi Laper" and is suitable for children aged 4-8 years old.
With the support of National Fund "Culture".

"The Samurai's Daughter" - the favourite Japanese puppet show of young and old is returning to Sofia, with a SURPRISE! For the first time, we will present to you the children's book "The Samurai's Daughter", created based on the play of the same name by Senju Puppet Company!

The first course "Takeda" Theater for Children" in collaboration with the Japanese Culture Center "Kokoro"! In addition to practical puppet management skills, participants will develop their imagination, learn more about Japanese culture and have fun.