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UNIMA Celebrates 96th Anniversary with Special Launch

UNIMA Humanitas Commission Launches a New Video Series In celebration of UNIMA International’s 96th anniversary, the UNIMA Humanitas Commission is proud to announce the launch of a new video series, beginning 20th May 2025. This initiative will be streamed via UNIMA International’s YouTube channel. This special series highlights the essential human values that puppetry promotes […]

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RESEARCH RESIDENCIES 2025/2026: Pôle International de la Marionnette, Charleville-Mézières (France)

France, News, Notices, Research - 15/05/2025

RESEARCH RESIDENCIES 2025/2026  📍Pôle International de la Marionnette, Charleville-Mézières (France) ⏰The call for applications is open until 25 May 2025. ❓These residencies are open to individuals conducting a research project in the field of puppetry intended for publication (e.g., articles, theses, dissertations) ➕ Support : a grant of €1,500 and accommodation (both subjects to certain conditions) […]

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Open Call for Registrations: Puppet and Object Theatre Training (Spain)

News, Notices, Spain - 14/05/2025

Centro del Títere in Madrid (Spain) opens registration for the Performing Arts Specialist Degree in the discipline of Puppet and Object Theatre, a two-year training to become a puppeteer, taught by prestigious professionals with years of experience in the world of puppetry, visual and object theatre. This is the second promotion of Centro del Títere’s […]

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Puppet Power 2025: A Call for Stories – Share Your Roots Through Puppetry!

Puppet Power 2025: A Call for Stories – Share Your Roots Through Puppetry! 18th-19th October 2025. Puppetry is more than play—it’s a powerful way to express identity, preserve culture, and spark social change. Our conference, Puppet Power 2025, explores the complex topic of immigration through the creative lens of puppetry, and we’re inviting you to […]

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The Pôle International de la Marionnette: Call for Applications for the 2025/2026 Residencies

France, News, Notices - 18/04/2025

The call for applications for the 2025/2026 residencies is open! Applications are open from 14 April to 25 May 2025 The Pôle International de la Marionnette – Jacques Félix offers four residency programmes: Creation residencies, Graduate residencies, residencies in Nurseries, Research residencies. – As a major centre for puppetry arts, the Pôle supports artistic creation […]

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