“Worlds of Puppets” serves as a production company of performances and special creations of puppets, marionettes, and masks for theater, opera, film, and television.
The artistic director of the company is the world-known puppet maker and artist, Bernd Ogrodnik, who has gained recognition and respect from the puppetry community worldwide for his work and creations.
The Company frequently travels to all corners of the world, performing, directing, and offering Masterclasses and seminars to Universities, Festivals, Theaters, and other Organizations.
Bernd Ogrodnik also offers online courses. Learn more here >
Worlds of Puppets is a production company.
Founded by Bernd Ogrodnik (artistic director, director, puppet builder, and performer), “Worlds of Puppets” serves as a production company of performances and special creations of Puppets, Marionettes, and Masks for Theater, Opera, Film, and Television.
The company frequently travels to all corners of the world, performing, directing, and offering masterclasses and seminars.
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Bildshöfda 14
110 Reykjavik
Iceland
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Bernd Ogrodnik has been a prominent figure in the world of Puppetry since 1986. He is the Artistic Director and co-founder of the Icelandic Center for Puppetry Arts and served as the Master Puppeteer for the National Theater of Iceland. He has toured all over Europe, Canada, the USA, and Asia as a performer, director, teacher, and lecturer at International (Puppet-) Theater Festivals, Universities, and Conferences.
He has been performing, directing, and creating Marionettes, Puppets, and Masks for various Theaters and Operas around the world, for Collectors and Museums, Commercials, TV, and Film.
Bernd has gained a worldwide reputation also through his ground-breaking work as a designer and lead puppeteer for the Marionette epic Movie “Strings”, which was screened in movie theaters around the world and garnished with nominations and prizes at film Festivals around the world.
He is the recipient of various Grants and Awards both in his home country Iceland and Internationally.
Among many other recognitions, Bernd Ogrodnik also received the IBBY award (International Organization honoring contributions to youth cultural life), Jim Henson Grant, NY-USA, and AURORA-Fund Iceland.
"A maneouver of sheer magic"
The Puppetry Journal
"Creative genius, master craftsman, jewel from Iceland, puppeteer, marionettist – B.O. is a class apart and an Institution in himself."
Habitat Centre, India
"Mr Ogrodnik is without any doubt among the best puppeteers in the World."
5th Intern. Figurentheater Festival Haydau, Germany
"True Theater magic that leaves no one untouched"
Morgunbladid, Iceland
"One of Puppetry's most impressive talents"
Philadelphia Inquirer, USA
"B. O. holds the audience in the palms of his hand, thanks to the freshness and truth that his work transmits, clean and concise."
Museu da Marioneta, Lisbon, Portugal
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After signing up, we send you a confirmation email to complete the registration. When registering, you will be added to the Worlds of Puppets mailing list and receive occasional emails with the latest news of the art of the wooden puppet. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list at any time. Learn more about our privacy policy here.
After signing up, we send you a confirmation email to complete the registration. When registering, you will be added to the Worlds of Puppets mailing list and receive occasional emails with the latest news of the art of the wooden puppet. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list at any time. Learn more about our privacy policy here.
After signing up, we send you a confirmation email to complete the registration. When registering, you will be added to the Worlds of Puppets mailing list and receive occasional emails with the latest news of the art of the wooden puppet. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list at any time. Learn more about our privacy policy here.