It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Biserka Assenova, Honorary Member of UNIMA International and a remarkable figure in the world of puppetry, born on October 18, 1943, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Biserka was an innovator and pioneer—being the first woman to complete a degree in puppet direction and dramaturgy at DAMU […]
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Open Call for Applications for participation in the competition programme of the 19th International Puppet Festival The Golden Dolphin which will be held from 1st to 7th October 2025, Varna, Bulgaria. Varna State Puppet Theatre has a pleasure to announce officially the Open Call for Applications for participation in the competition programme of the 19th […]
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Paris, December 18, 2024 – UNIMA International proudly announces a landmark achievement at the 2024 International Conference of NGOs in Official Partnership with UNESCO. Held from December 17-19 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris under the theme “Building Capacity for Action,” the conference witnessed a historic moment for the organization. Svetlomira Stoyanova, a distinguished member of […]
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Non-profit organization “PIERROT” and the State Puppet Theatre – Stara Zagora are excited to announce the 14th edition of the International Puppet Theatre for Adults Festival “PIERROT”, taking place from September 23rd to 29th, 2025. PIERROT invites performers, artists, and puppet theatre professionals to apply and participate in this uniqe event. Download […]
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Celebrating International Peace Day – 21st September 2024 There are no words to describe the events that took place this year in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This beautiful city, with a history spanning from the Ottoman era, preserves architectural marvels and puppetry traditions protected by UNESCO, the Old Bridge of Mostar (World Heritage List) and […]
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International Puppet Theatre for Adults Festival “PIERROT” was created in the year of 2000 under the initiative of Non-profit organization “PIERROT. It’s an unconventional European stage for puppetry, dedicated to a new and untypical art form: puppet theatre for adults. The festival is held once every two years in the period September 24 – 29. […]
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