FIRE FLIES, diode-marionettes, Nikolai Zykov Theatre, Russia

http://www.zykov.ru/fireflies2.htm Created, designed and built by Nikolai Zykov in 2009. Puppet form: "flying above spectators" self-luminous string marionettes. Maximum distance between objects is 4 m / 13 ft. Materials: fiber plastic, electric lamps. First public presentation - December 5, 2009, Concert Hall of Central Journalist's House, Moscow, Russia. Fire flies - flight of 4 self-lighting fire flies above the spectators. All 4 objects are operated by one puppeteer simultaneously. Nikolai Zykov - actor, director, artist, designer, puppet-maker, master puppeteer, author of over 20 puppet performances. Nikolai Zykov has created and has made over 80 puppet vignettes with participation of marionettes, hand, rod, radio-controlled puppets and experimental puppets of unusual construction. Nikolai Zykov has received the awards of many festivals including the Innovation Award of Shanghai Arts Festival. Puppets of Nikolay Zykov took part in many popular TV shows in Russia and abroad. Nikolai Zykov Theatre has performed in 35 countries of Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America. All information http://www.zykov.ru