FUNNY COMPANY, marionettes-puppets, Nikolai Zykov Theatre, Russia

Created, designed and built by Nikolai Zykov in 1994. Puppet form: short strings marionettes. Height: 85 cm / 33 in. Materials: foam rubber, metal wire, fiber plastic, fabric, ostrich feathers, ping pong balls. First presentation - September 1, 1994, Concert Hall Zvezda, Narofominsk, Russia The puppets have the first unique fiberglass control. Fiberglass control is extra light and it is practically "invisible" for spectators. The five puppets appear one after another.  All five puppets are operated by one puppeteer simultaneously. NIKOLAI ZYKOV - Russian actor, producer, artist, designer, master of puppetry, author of over 20 puppet performances. Nikolai Zykov has created and has made over 80 puppet vignettes with participation of marionettes, hand, rod, giant, glow, electric, radio-controlled and experimental puppets. Puppets of Nikolay Zykov took part in many popular TV shows in Russia and abroad. Culture TV Channel calls Nikolai Zykov "the most titled puppeteer of Russia". Nikolai Zykov Theatre has performed in 35 countries around the world. More Information www.zykov.ru