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Swedish Puppet Play Features Provocative Themes with Barbie Characters

17 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

A new puppet play by Malmö Dockteater, based on Jackie Collins's novel 'The World Is Full of Married Men', pushes the boundaries of adult puppetry by incorporating explicit sexual themes. The production features customized Barbie dolls and aims to create an environment where audiences can explore sexuality in a play…
The show is set to be performed in London with Swedish dialogue and English subtitles, reflecting its international appeal.
Malmö Dockteater has been at the forefront of adult puppetry in Sweden, aiming to broaden the appeal of puppet shows beyond family-oriented content. Their latest production reflects a growing trend in the arts to tackle taboo subjects, particularly in the wake of movements like #MeToo, which have brought issues of s…
This innovative approach to puppetry challenges traditional notions of both the medium and the subject matter. By using dolls to explore adult themes, the production invites audiences to engage with sexuality in a way that is both humorous and thought-provoking.

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