Planet Egg Press
Hong Kong Arts Festival, March 2014
Keep an eye out for PuppetCinema - HK ELD
“First-rate live-theatre only requires imagination, creativity, a touch of childishness and skilled performers – “Planet Egg” by PuppetCinema has all these things scrambled up together. ”
Matthew Gillespie, March 16, 2015
Washington DC, July 2012
"EDITOR’S PICK: PLANET EGG" - The Washington Post
“...inventive, nutty and wonder-inspiring production... genre-defying spectacle... it’s heartening to see what can be accomplished without all the bells and whistles. It turns out, all you really need is a little bit of produce and a lot of imagination.”
Stephanie Merry, July 20, 2012
"BEST OF THE FRINGE" - DC Metro Theatre Arts
"Five Stars... Planet Egg is one of the most ingenious shows at the Capital Fringe Festival... simply magical.. A ‘Must-See’ at the Capital Fringe, so don’t miss this genius art form of puppet cinema. You will be absolutely delighted!... incredible to watch... you must go watch it to get the full experience of this wonderful performance.”
Mariya Danilenko, July 19, 2012
"Fringe Review: PLANET EGG" - MD Theatre Guide
“This is the kind of stuff Jim Henson would definitely be proud of... Planet Egg’s tag line says, “Like nothing you’ve ever seen!” Indeed it is... This is a very impressive venture to watch.”
Elliot Lanes, July 19, 2012
"HIP SHOT: PLANET EGG" - Washington City Paper
“Whimsical live-action puppet film!... Magic: visible strings, unhidden mechanisms, undisguised vegetable props = beauty."
Brett Abelman, July 19, 2012
"PICK OF THE FRINGE: PLANET EGG" - DC Theatre Scene
"Five Stars - Pick of the Fringe!... low-fi, heart-felt science fiction spectacular... the puppetry is nuanced and convincing, and it is impossible not to become enthralled with Puppet Cinema’s playful storytelling.. Planet Egg has more than enough charm to win over any skeptics, and is a stand-out in an already strong Fringe Festival.”
Michael Beeman, July 20, 2012
“...inventive, nutty and wonder-inspiring production... genre-defying spectacle... it’s heartening to see what can be accomplished without all the bells and whistles. It turns out, all you really need is a little bit of produce and a lot of imagination.”
Stephanie Merry, July 20, 2012
"BEST OF THE FRINGE" - DC Metro Theatre Arts
"Five Stars... Planet Egg is one of the most ingenious shows at the Capital Fringe Festival... simply magical.. A ‘Must-See’ at the Capital Fringe, so don’t miss this genius art form of puppet cinema. You will be absolutely delighted!... incredible to watch... you must go watch it to get the full experience of this wonderful performance.”
Mariya Danilenko, July 19, 2012
"Fringe Review: PLANET EGG" - MD Theatre Guide
“This is the kind of stuff Jim Henson would definitely be proud of... Planet Egg’s tag line says, “Like nothing you’ve ever seen!” Indeed it is... This is a very impressive venture to watch.”
Elliot Lanes, July 19, 2012
"HIP SHOT: PLANET EGG" - Washington City Paper
“Whimsical live-action puppet film!... Magic: visible strings, unhidden mechanisms, undisguised vegetable props = beauty."
Brett Abelman, July 19, 2012
"PICK OF THE FRINGE: PLANET EGG" - DC Theatre Scene
"Five Stars - Pick of the Fringe!... low-fi, heart-felt science fiction spectacular... the puppetry is nuanced and convincing, and it is impossible not to become enthralled with Puppet Cinema’s playful storytelling.. Planet Egg has more than enough charm to win over any skeptics, and is a stand-out in an already strong Fringe Festival.”
Michael Beeman, July 20, 2012
Oahu, Hawaii, November 2012
“PLANET EGG: PUPPETRY IN A WORLD OF ITS OWN" - Ka Leo, The Voice
“the real magic is watching the artists work together... a space adventure puppet show that is quirky, fun, suspenseful and surprisingly touching.”
Karleanne Matthews, November 9, 2012
Hitting the Stage
"An Eggstravaganza for the Kids"
Steve Wagenseller - November 6, 2012
"A Binge of Fringe" - Honolulu Weekly
"ridiculously hilarious"
by Katrina Valcourt - November 7, 2012
“the real magic is watching the artists work together... a space adventure puppet show that is quirky, fun, suspenseful and surprisingly touching.”
Karleanne Matthews, November 9, 2012
Hitting the Stage
"An Eggstravaganza for the Kids"
Steve Wagenseller - November 6, 2012
"A Binge of Fringe" - Honolulu Weekly
"ridiculously hilarious"
by Katrina Valcourt - November 7, 2012
Holon, Israel, August 2011
"PLANET EGG" - MidnightEast
“...humor, enormous visual appeal, and some serious issues bubbling beneath the surface... The visual effects are stunning, creating an effective and beautiful illusion... delightfully expressive... Contemporary and quirky, Planet Egg presents an entertaining story with underlying themes of social or philosophical issues... Planet Egg is an excellent performance piece, with a sophisticated humor that could well launch it as a cult classic.”
Ayelet Dekel, August 4, 2011
“...humor, enormous visual appeal, and some serious issues bubbling beneath the surface... The visual effects are stunning, creating an effective and beautiful illusion... delightfully expressive... Contemporary and quirky, Planet Egg presents an entertaining story with underlying themes of social or philosophical issues... Planet Egg is an excellent performance piece, with a sophisticated humor that could well launch it as a cult classic.”
Ayelet Dekel, August 4, 2011
HERE Arts Center, April 2012
"ENGROSSING PUPPET CINEMA" - CultureCatch
"...a captivating story that unfolds on screen. [The] side action enhances the overall richness of the experience... The puppeteers infuse their tiny characters with such human attributes that one becomes grippingly engaged.... absolutely uncanny... ...remarkable lucidity."
Jay Reisberg, April 24, 2012
"THEATRE: PLANET EGG" - ThatSoundsCool
"More polished than your average tech-demo/theater-hybrid....Planet Egg is a whimsical production"
Aaron Riccio, April 7, 2012
"...a captivating story that unfolds on screen. [The] side action enhances the overall richness of the experience... The puppeteers infuse their tiny characters with such human attributes that one becomes grippingly engaged.... absolutely uncanny... ...remarkable lucidity."
Jay Reisberg, April 24, 2012
"THEATRE: PLANET EGG" - ThatSoundsCool
"More polished than your average tech-demo/theater-hybrid....Planet Egg is a whimsical production"
Aaron Riccio, April 7, 2012
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