The KompleXXplorer is an interactive map that makes the diverse and dynamic puppet, figure and object theatre scene in Germany tangible. The actors of this unique art form introduce themselves, become visible, and connect – from independent artists, ensembles, venues, experts, journalists, and museums to institutions of education and research.
KompleXXplorer is a map on the internet.
The map shows puppet theatre in Germany.
Many people do puppet theatre.
They can show themselves on the map.
Then other people can see them.
And they can find each other.
These people can be:
• artists
• theatre groups
• theatres
• experts
• journalists
• museums
• schools
• universities
Puppet theatre is very special.
It is very different in each place.
That is what the map shows.
Great to have you here! The KompleXXplorer offers the following features. What would you like to do?
Find entries
Add entries
Update Entries
Archive or delete entries
The KompleXXplorer can be filtered by category. Refine your search by federal state, activities, or target groups. The filters offer a nuanced view of networks, specializations, and the geographic distribution of the many actors.
You’ll find the filter menu at the top left of the homepage. The results of your search will appear either on the map or in list form. You can easily switch between the two views using the buttons at the bottom left.
Note: Entries that haven’t been updated in over a year are archived.
The KompleXX map is easy to use.
You can filter the map by category, activity, and profile.
You can also search by region, membership, or target group.
These filters help you explore the puppet and figure theatre scene.
You can see how people are connected, what they do, and where they are based.
Are you part of the puppet, figure, or object theatre scene and would like to add yourself or your organisation to the map? We’d be delighted!
The KompleXXplorer is free to use and requires no registration. Simply complete the online form. Once your information has been submitted, our team will review and publish your entry as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: kartografie@komplexx-figurentheater.de
Add EntryDo you need to update your entry or make corrections? No problem!
Update EntryIf you are no longer active or your organisation has ceased its work, you can archive the entry.
KompleXXplorer is intended as a memory archive of the puppet, figure, and object theatre scene. This way, users can still see that you or your organisation were once part of it.
Of course, you also have the option to delete your entry.
Archive or delete EntryThe KompleXXplorer captures the richness and complexity of the puppet, figure, and object theatre scene and its offerings. Where can figure theatre and its practitioners be found? What networks exist? How can I find collaborators for artistic projects and academic work?
Whether cultural professionals looking for cooperation opportunities, teachers seeking expertise, international audiences in search of an overview of festivals and venues for travel planning, or journalists, researchers, and cultural policymakers searching for data for structural analysis – the KompleXXplorer provides a valuable and clearly structured gateway to the world of puppet, figure, and object theatre in Germany.
The KompleXXplorer is a map shaped by the actors of the puppet, figure, and object theatre scene. Entries are approved by our team but are not checked for accuracy or up-to-dateness. Each user is responsible for the content of their own entry.
The KompleXXplorer is a subproject of the KompleXX Figurentheater alliance. Founded in early 2024, the alliance stands for national visibility, cultural-political recognition of the genre, and for broad networking within the scene. Several actions and model projects have been or are being implemented, all designed to benefit the entire field.
The national alliance work of KompleXX Figurentheater is funded by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media based on a resolution of the German Bundestag as part of the "Verbindungen fördern" program by the Bundesverband Freie Darstellende Künste e.V.
More information at: www.komplexx-figurentheater.de, and on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.