Argentinian puppeteer Gabriela Cespedes is bringing her micro puppet show, Gato Negro to Alibi.
Using the South American artform of Teatro de Lambe Lambe, the show is only a few minutes long, and performed to a single viewer at a time. The show is repeated over and over for each audience member, each time an intimate and unforgettable experience.
In an old theatre, there is no performance today.
In the solitude of her dressing room, an actress leaves everything tidy, awaiting the moment of passage.
Is it reality, or a dream?
Black Cat by Gabriela Cespedes explores the moment of passage from life to death. That intimate and peculiar moment of the last breath, when organic life ends.
About the Teatro de Lambe Lambe art form
Teatro de Lambe Lambe is a unique form of miniature puppet theatre that originated in Brazil in the late 1980s. It was created by the Brazilian artists Denise Di Santos and Ismine Lima, who developed the form in Salvador, Bahia. Performed inside a small and portable theatre, each show is presented to one spectator at a time, creating an intimate and immersive experience. Through carefully crafted puppets, lighting, sound, and movement, a complete theatrical world unfolds in just a few minutes.
Inspired by the tradition of street photographers known as lambe lambe, the form invites audiences to pause, look closely, and enter a poetic moment of storytelling. Today, Lambe Lambe Theatre is performed around the world and is celebrated for its inventiveness, intimacy, and ability to transform small spaces into powerful theatrical experiences.
About Gabriela Céspedes
Gabriela Céspedes is a multidisciplinary artist with over 35 years of experience as an actress, puppeteer, director, cultural manager, and educator. An international benchmark in Lambe Lambe Theatre, she has toured across the Americas and Europe with emblematic works such as Gato Negro and Bladimir.
She has directed and participated in projects in Brazil and Paraguay, and coordinated the first Diploma in Puppet and Object Theatre at The National University of the Chaco Austral. Among her honours, the Javier Villafañe National Award for lifetime achievement stands out.
Important info
This work is performed for one person at a time and the show lasts 4 minutes. There are 5 performances per half an hour and you can book into these time slots:
10.30am – 11am
11am – 11.30am
11.30am – 12pm
1.15pm – 1.45pm
1.45pm – 2.15pm
The ticket is for a 1:1 experience, with the artist performing for an audience of 1 person, lasting 4 minutes. Please arrive in good time for your allocated slot and be prepared to wait for your turn.
Ticket Prices: Pay What You Feel, starting at £3
Suitable for: Ages 5+
Where: Alibi, EX4 1EJ (Meeting Room)
