Kasperl vs Gianduja

Kasperl is a comic stock character of German and Austrian puppet theatre, especially the tradition known as Kasperltheater. He is typically portrayed as an energetic, resourceful figure who confronts danger, mocks authority, and outwits opponents such as the crocodile. Kasperl performances have traditionally been made for children and families, and the character can appear in hand-puppet or other...

Gianduja is a character and mask from Italian commedia dell'arte and the puppet traditions of Piedmont, particularly Turin. He is generally portrayed as a kind, cheerful man from the countryside, with associations with wine, food, and local Piedmontese identity. The character was first represented in puppet theatre and later became a marionette and live theatrical figure. This entry refers to the...