Bread and Puppet Theater Domestic Resurrection Circus

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MusicGlover
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsAt its height, the Domestic Resurrection
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Bread and Puppet Theater Domestic Resurrection Circus in Glover

Bread and Puppet Theater's Domestic Resurrection Circus was an annual outdoor puppet pageant held on the company's Glover, Vermont farm from 1974 until 1998, drawing up to 30,000 spectators at its peak. Founded by Peter Schumann, the radical political puppet troupe continues the tradition today through smaller summer Circus and Pageant performances at the same farm.

On a farm in Glover, Vermont, in the rural hills of the Northeast Kingdom, one of the most influential political puppet companies in American theater history built a tradition that, in its original form, drew tens of thousands of people to a hayfield for two days of giant puppets, live music and free bread.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

At its height, the Domestic Resurrection Circus was one of the largest gatherings of political and folk-art puppetry in the country, pulling tens of thousands of visitors to a rural Vermont farm for a two-day outdoor spectacle combining giant papier-mache figures, masked performers and pointed political commentary on war, capitalism and social justice

02

The mystery stays covered

Founder Peter Schumann built the company's aesthetic around massive puppets, some towering well above human height and requiring multiple operators, alongside a philosophy that bread, literally baked and given away free at every performance, should accompany art as a statement about shared sustenance

03

The city starts moving

The original circus ended in 1998 as its scale grew difficult to manage, but the company never stopped performing, instead shifting to smaller weekly Circus and Pageant shows that preserve the same handmade aesthetic and political edge on a more sustainable footing

04

The water draws everyone in

The farm itself, now home to a museum of Bread and Puppet's puppet archive, keeps the visual history of the original circus accessible to visitors even outside performance season

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Free sourdough rye bread baked on-site and distributed to the audience at every performance

Water and renewal

Living ritual

giant papier-mache puppets built and operated by company members and volunteers

The sacred route

Living ritual

politically pointed pageant narratives addressing war

The local code

Living ritual

inequality and social justice themes

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

For Bread and Puppet Theater Domestic Resurrection Circus, plan transport around the exact Glover venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual outdoor clothing suited to sitting on grass or hillside seating; layers and closed shoes are practical for a rural farm setting with variable weather.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Bread and Puppet Theater Domestic Resurrection Circus, stay near the part of Glover you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

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Glover, VT

Nearest airportYUL — Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau
TransportFor Bread and Puppet Theater Domestic Resurrection Circus, plan transport around the exact Glover venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Bread and Puppet Theater Domestic Resurrection Circus, stay near the part of Glover you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Bread and Puppet Theater Domestic Resurrection Circus?

Bread and Puppet Theater Domestic Resurrection Circus is listed for July · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Bread and Puppet Theater Domestic Resurrection Circus take place?

The festival is listed in Glover, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Glover, VT

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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Official URLbreadandpuppet.org
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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