Naranjarte, formed by Ana Lorite and Sergio Aguilar in 2011, is a Spanish company that mixes the arts of puppetry and circus, offering a unique theatre format. After developing their careers as performers and educators in Europe, they embarked on a new adventure… From September 2017 to January 2020, they developed a world tour and an educational project: “Puppets and circus: a trip around the world’s schools”. They visited more than 20 schools in 14 different countries, performed over 200 shows, and interviewed over 80 international teachers and puppeteers as part of their research. In 2018 they arrived in Aotearoa/NZ for the first time and fell in love with the country. They returned to make a life here in January 2020, to continue sharing their passion and skills, and to develop their artistic careers in their chosen home.

Step into the magical realm of Naranjarte, an extraordinary Spanish company founded by the visionary artists Ana Lorite and Sergio Aguilar in 2011. Naranjarte’s performances are not merely shows; they are immersive journeys that challenge perceptions and transport audiences to realms of wonder and delight.

Since 2020, Ana & Sergio have made New Zealand their cherished base, settling down and immersing themselves in the vibrant arts community. They have been actively engaged in various creative endeavours, including leading workshops funded by the Creative Communities Scheme, captivating audiences with their performances in diverse venues, like Circa Theatre (2022) and Te Papa museum in Wellington (2023), in collaboration with Wonderlight Theatre Aotearoa. They also developed the program “Puppets & Pāniora,” which took place during term 3 of 2023 at Te Kura o Te Koutu in Rotorua. This project was supported by the Creatives in Schools Program, and they have already developed 5 workshops about Puppetry and Circus in the Waikato region, showcasing the duo’s commitment to sharing their artistic talents and skills with ākonga around Aotearoa/ NZ.