New Shoes

Tian Gombau Companyia de Teatre
from Castelló de la Plana, Spain

: November 1 – 10, 2024
Recommended Ages: For ages 2 – 5
Price: All tickets $23*
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*Price includes service fees
What Kind of Show?: Puppetry; clever and gentle
Running Time: 35 minutes with no intermission
Venue: New 42 Studios 229 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036

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About the Show

New experiences, new seasons, New Shoes! Through playful puppetry and Catalan folk song, tender storyteller Tian Gombau unboxes the tale of young Tracalet, who discovers the people and places of his hometown while on a journey to enjoy a piece of cake. With each step and every encounter, he learns and grows a little more, because—big or small—we never stop growing.

A small wonder that is impossible to resist

—Petit Sabadell

Things to Know

This show will be performed at New 42 Studios, just down the block from the New Victory Theater, in a welcoming studio setting where toddlers can be themselves. Seating options will include floor cushions, low benches and chairs.
Every performance of New Shoes contains singing in Catalan, but the 4pm performance on November 9 will have dialogue in Spanish rather than English, as indicated by the ES symbol on the calendar.
Tian Gombau has produced and performed shows for young audiences all over the world, touring across 47 countries on 4 continents in 10 different languages!

The show on stage is just one act of your experience! Come early or stay late for free lobby activities on the day of the show. Then whether you’re building anticipation, continuing the fun or looking for laughs at any time, at-home New Victory Arts Break activities await you whenever and wherever.

About the Artist

Award-winning theater artist Tian Gombau has been creating magical shows for young audiences for over 30 years. His blend of theatrical styles—shadow puppetry, marionettes, object theater, poetic language and song—communicates stories of tolerance and humanity that open up the imaginations of the youngest theatergoers.

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Creative Team

Author & Director
Jordi Palet i Puig

Costume Designer
Hernán Montiel

Lighting Designer
Xavi Prieto

Music
Òscar Roig

Production, Actor & Manipulator
Tian Gombau

Scenography & Objects
Isa Soto

Accessibility

For every performance at New 42 Studios…

You can request to borrow supports like fidgets, earplugs, assisted listening devices and more.
A calming corner is available at all times for patrons with sensory sensitivities or anyone who needs a break from the performance space.
General Admission seating is in use, but wheelchair-accessible locations may be reserved in advance (see more details on the seat selection page when buying tickets).

Read more about additional accessibility details.

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