Children’s Program

A multi-sensory, musical puppet show for children with various autism spectrum disorders which, through an intimate performance, intertwines live music and numerous sensory experiences.

The Children’s House becomes richer with a sensory installation of Nordic design.

The Month of Good Children’s Books, as the largest regional celebration of the youngest readers, in the city library Rijeka 2020 gathers together a series of creative and educational workshops, walks, book games and guest appearances.

A travelling puppet show for the youngest inspired by the story of the establishment of a little library in Gorski Kotar.

A poetic puppet story about peer violence and disorientation in the expressing of emotions in the process of growing up.

The encouragement of children’s creativity in Rijeka’s primary schools as centres of children’s filmmaking.

Interactive workshop for students about the former Rikard Benčić factory complex

A large, merry and colourful exhibition is set to open in Rijeka that will win the hearts of visitors, big and small, and anyone who appreciates the heart and ingenuity of the one and only Professor Balthazar.

We’re turning the old boat Uragan into a children’s playground with a view of Balthazartown!

A show for the youngest audience Oh la la is theatre from a trunk: a game of words, colour and rhythm.

A puppet cabaret on the marketplace – an original project based on motifs from the history of the city of Rijeka and the Rijeka Puppet Theatre is presented within the Tobogan Festival and upon the 60th anniversary of the Rijeka Puppet Theatre.

The performance The Children of the Port is a professionally led theatre performance based on the book Rijeka Rock Anthems by Zoran Žmirić. Performing in the show are children who have been rehearsing and co-creating the performance for a year under the expert guidance of mentor and author Denis Kirinčić.

A puppet show about human vanity by the Rijeka Puppet Theatre in a co-production with Maribor Puppet Theatre.

We’re turning the old boat Uragan into a children’s playground with a view of Balthazartown!

Grčevo beach is turning into the bathing site of Balthazartown!

The Portuguese artist, just like Professor Balthazar, helps fellow townsfolk with imagination and creativity. In this case, he does it by making murals in the children’s playground.

A special programme of the Review of Puppet Theatres in the year when Rijeka holds the title of European Capital of Culture.

The screening of animated films in Rijeka neighbourhoods and other Balthazar sites.

Two weeks of attractive children’s workshops, shows, concerts, street performances, games and film screenings plus, the already traditional, spectacular opening on the city’s streets.