The Orange Box is the creation of Naranjarte, an extraordinary Spanish puppet theatre and circus company founded by Ana Lorite and Sergio Aguilar in 2011.
Renowned for its unique fusion of puppetry and juggling, Naranjarte’s performances aren’t just shows; they are immersive journeys challenging perceptions and transporting audiences to realms of wonder and delight.
\The Orange Box\ is a visually captivating story featuring handmade puppets, mesmerizing juggling, and enchanting circus artistry. Blending diverse puppetry styles with different types of juggling, the story follows a paper puppet stuck in the routine of a packaging office. When a map and a mysterious box appear, they spark his longing for change and set him on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Beyond entertainment, the show carries a deeper message, inviting us to step outside the box, where true magic unfolds. Join this one-of-a-kind adventure that transcends the ordinary and opens the door to the extraordinary.
At the end of the show, there will be a short Q&A session where the audience can get up close to some of the puppets and ask questions about the creative process and the company’s journey.
Sergio is the co-creator of Naranjarte and a professional juggler with over 20 years of experience. Trained at Carampa Circus School in Madrid, he specialises in contact juggling, poi, staff, diabolo, and buugeng. He also completed a year-long clown training with Gené and Chame in Madrid. Sergio performed in Wonderkind by Wonderlight Theatre Aotearoa and was part of Capital E’s “Bite-Size Treats” (2023).
Ana is the co-creator of Naranjarte and the maker of all its handcrafted puppets. A professional puppeteer with a Master’s-level Diploma in Puppetry (UK) and drama training from Cuarta Pared School (Madrid), she is also a qualified and registered teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand. Ana has performed with Wonderlight Theatre at Circa Theatre (2022) and Capital E’s “Bite-Size Treats” (2023). She currently serves as General Secretary of UNIMA Aotearoa New Zealand, the local branch of the international puppetry organisation affiliated with UNESCO.
