The Dwarf Long-Nose

Dramatization: Yuri Dachev, based on a fairy tale by Wilhelm Hauff

Directed by: Borislav Petranov

Set and Puppet Design: Hanna Schwarz

Cast: Irina Shumelova, Valentin Metodiev, Hristo Petev and Stilyan Slavov

The Dwarf Long-Nose is a fairy tale about difference, friendship, and the courage to remain true to yourself.

One thoughtless insult. One spell. And a world in which everything suddenly looks different.

After being enchanted, a child finds themself far from the world they know—and from the people who, until recently, had welcomed them as one of their own. Now different in appearance, they discover how easily looks can become a reason for mockery, and how a single word can make you feel alone.

But amid the magic and adventures, friendship, kindness, and the courage to be yourself begin to emerge.

The Dwarf Long-Nose is an enchanting puppet fairy tale for children and adults alike—with vibrant puppets, music, dance, humor, and plenty of storybook magic. It explores important questions in an accessible and engaging way:

• How do we view those who are different?
• How much power do our words have?
• And what is it that truly makes a person beautiful?

Because sometimes the most important thing about a person cannot be seen with the eyes.

A performance for children aged 4 and up