(photo by J. Bohn)

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents “The Queen of Colors”, from France and Germany’s Compagnie Les Voisins, running through Sunday, Jan. 18 in the Lovelace Studio Theater.

“The Queen of Colors”, based on the children’s book by Jutta Bauer, uses puppetry to tell story about kindness and originality. The court painter (accompanied by a court musician) creates vivid backdrops for the feisty little puppet queen, who ventures into her kingdom to experience the personalities of each color of the rainbow.

While fun comes in all colors, too much of a good thing can turn into a mess. Full of kaleidoscopic wonder and vivid imagination, “The Queen of Colors” is a whimsical story about unleashing creativity and choosing not to color within the lines. The production is recommended for children ages 4-7.

Tickets start at $20, and a family dinner to be held prior to the Friday, Jan. 16 performance is $5 per person. The Wallis is located at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. For information, call (310)746-4000, or visit www.thewallis.org.