Garbanzo The Gentle Caveman

About this Performance

Garbanzo The Gentle Caveman is an original puppet musical by Yanniv Frank that teaches the power of a gentle heart.

When a budding archaeologist named Lentil discovers a hidden cave in his backyard, paintings on the walls come to life through puppetry. They tell the story of Garbanzo, a gentle caveman who longs for a world where all beings live in harmony. While his siblings hunt wild animals, Garbanzo prefers to forage for berries and befriend the creatures he encounters. His siblings resent his lack of contribution to their pack, so, with the help of a bison named Sunflower, he tries to win their approval. After one attempt backfires tremendously, Garbanzo’s siblings abandon him in search of a new home. With them gone, and with the help of a nomadic cavewoman named Fava, Garbanzo learns the power of his gentle heart. Through cave painting and storytelling, Garbanzo makes his mark and contributes to early sparks of human creativity.

Originally conceived at The National Puppetry Conference and supported by The Jim Henson Foundation, Garbanzo The Gentle Caveman utilizes a unique mix of glove, rod, shadow, and direct-manipulation puppetry. With bold visual storytelling and a stunning original score, Garbanzo The Gentle Caveman is a treat for the whole family!