They give guest performances all around the world, and their work has been awarded several prizes, e.g. the Preis der Stadt Nürnberg for art and science in 2008.
Joachim Torbahn studied art in Vienna and worked as set-designer for several opera houses and theatres.
Tristan Vogt studied German literature and sociology; since 1990 he has been working full-time as puppeteer, author and director.
Both members of the ensemble give guest lectures at the Ernst Busch School for Performing Arts (in the puppet-show department) in Berlin.
They treat the traditions of folk drama with affectionate irony and often play with the conventions of the classic German "Kasperle-Theater" show.