A terrible drought has overtaken the land, and all the world has turned brown and lifeless. The Dragon King is ruler over all things water, and the people are beginning to wonder why he has not brought the life-giving rains in such a very long time.
An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King, and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above.
Colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King that will knock your socks off! All this and more can be found in this award-winning production. Click here for a highlight video of the show!
Running time: 50 minutes
Recommended grade levels: Appropriate for preK - 6 (More about recommended age-levels)
Tanglewood Marionettes is a nationally-touring, award-winning marionette theater based in New England presenting classic tales performed by skilled puppeteers. The Dragon King tells the story of a wise grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea to seek the Dragon King and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above. A heart-warming story filled with visual splendor, The Dragon King will thrill young and old alike.