Acclaimed puppeteer/Director Basil Twist explains to students how the Marionette is operated by the three puppeteers during an Arts Insights Education and Outreach Program of Petrushka at the Broad Stage on Friday, February 5, 2010. 

Igor Stravinsky's ballet "Petrushka" is the tale of a traditional Russian puppet who comes to life and vies with his rival The Moor for the love of a Ballerina. At its debut in 1911, the world was rocked by Stravinsky's innovative music - discordant, bitonal and new.

Puppeteer and Director Basil Twist puts a whole new...er...twist on the story. Instead of human dancers playing puppets who come to life - why not have puppets play puppets? The puppets fly, dance, and float in midair.

Accompanied by Stravinsky's music scored for two pianos, the result is incredible.

Petrushka runs through Sunday Feb 7. Ticket information http://www.thebroadstage.com/