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La Pendue: La Manékine

MimeLondon 2025

Blending puppetry, storytelling and a live one-man orchestra, La Pendue brings a dark fairy tale to vibrant life in this brand new production.

Based on the Grimm Brothers’, The Girl Without Hands, this striking production tells the story of a poor miller who naively makes a deal with the devil, unwittingly promising him his daughter. 

The Devil, finding that he cannot possess her, demands the miller's help to claim his prize – and that’s just the start of this thrilling tale of deception, disappearance, love and finally, happiness ever after.

Created by Estelle Charlier and Romuald Collinet in 2003, La Pendue create distinctive puppetry performances that tackle complex narratives. Based in France, they have toured all over the world. 

Age guidance: 14+

This event contains adult themes including grief, loss and body mutilation.

Running time: 65 minutes, no interval

Performed in French, with English surtitles.

Post-show talk, Thu 16 Jan
Free to same-day ticket holders. BSL-interpreted by Samuel Rojas.

Presented by the Barbican

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Groups can book at a 20% discount, subject to availability. Contact [email protected] to make a group booking.   

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£8*, subject to availability.

Students
50% off tickets, subject to availability. 

Under 16’s   
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*If you are a teacher or group leader planning a trip, you can receive up to £300 towards the cost of a visit to a wide variety of inspiring venues managed by the City of London Corporation. Find out more.

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Reviews

‘Funny, poignant, ethereal and satisfying‘
Chicago Puppet Festival (on Tria Fata, LIMF 2020)

The Pit