Presented by W.P. Puppet Theatre Society together with the Education, Development and Therapy Commission. Are you harnessing the power of puppetry to spark change? We want to hear from puppetry practitioners, researchers, scholars, and theorists who are using puppetry arts to explore the vital issues of immigration, refugees, and newcomers. Share your insights, inspire others, […]
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CALL FOR PASSPORTS Dear Festival Directors, The INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS COMMISSION is calling for new PASSPORTS for 2025 and 2026. The PASSPORT program aims to help young UNIMA puppeteers or puppetry students, both UNIMA and non-UNIMA members, to attend puppet festivals and increase their knowledge of the organization and programming of an international event. The success of […]
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS OF PUPPET AND CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCES FOR THE 30TH REVIEW OF THE PUPPET THEATRES IN RIJEKA, CROATIA Rijeka City Puppet Theatre, Croatia is delighted to announce that the jubilee 30th Review of Puppet Theatres will be held from November 3rd to 11th, 2025, in Rijeka, Croatia. This festival aims to showcase exceptional puppet […]
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In 2025, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, a fundamental text that serves as a key tool for our sector. Ratified by UNIMA, this convention supports the recognition and promotion of puppetry arts worldwide by fostering cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue, and […]
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Puppet Saturdays Lecture Series Going Small: Exploring Lambe–Lambe & Miniature Theatre Join UNIMA Nordic for an engaging online conversation about the art of lambe-lambe theatre and miniature storytelling with Tessa Rivarola (Iceland/Paraguay), Gabriela Céspedes (Argentina), and Fras Theatre (Czech Republic), moderated by Greta Clough (Iceland). Together, we’ll explore the beauty of small-scale performances, the intimacy […]
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Symposium: “Gestures and Processes in Puppetry Arts” January 29–30, 2025 | Strasbourg University, France Language: French Explore scenography in puppetry through scientific research, artist/researcher dialogues, and collective experimental labs. – Find the full program for the symposium Gestes et processus dans les arts de la marionnette. Free entry and live streaming available. 🔗 Programme – […]
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