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58th PIF Festival – CALL FOR APPLICATION – Croatia

Dear puppeteers, puppetry groups, and puppet theatres! You are cordially invited to send your application form for the 58th International Puppet Theatre Festival – PIF. Festival Date and Location The 58th PIF International Puppet Festival will take place from September 12 to 18, 2025, in Zagreb, Croatia. Registration Deadline All registrations must be submitted by […]

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FLUM & UNIMA PC – MOSTAR 2024

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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CALL FOR PARTICIPATION – InPuT Fest 2025 (Croatia)

Croatia, News, Notices - 7/06/2024

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION InPuT Fest 2025  The city theater Zorin dom, in cooperation with the city of Karlovac and Karlovac County (Croatia), is organizing the International Puppet Theater Festival Karlovac from 20th to 24th of May 2025 and they are pleased to announce their call for participation. ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The vision of the festival […]

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Short Stories Project Unveiled: International Collaboration to Propel Innovation in Contemporary Theatre

[Karlovac, Croatia] – The forthcoming collaboration between three esteemed International puppet festivals in Croatia, Serbia, and Italy marks a groundbreaking endeavor to bridge cultures and push the boundaries of contemporary theatre. Stemming from a shared vision to intertwine diverse artistic expressions, this collaborative effort between International Puppet Theatre Festival Karlovac – InPuT Fest (Karlovac, Croatia), […]

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Notice of passing: Luko Paljetak’s Legacy in Croatia

Croatia, News, Notices - 13/05/2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Croatian writer, esteemed puppeteer, poet, and artist Luko Paljetak. Honored member of UNIMA in 2004, Luko Paljetak (1943-2024) was an artist whose contributions to literature and puppetry have left an indelible mark on Croatian culture. FROM WEPA: LUKO PALJETAK “In 1971, Paljetak directed the […]

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International Open Call (Croatia) – 29th Review of Puppet Theaters Rijeka

Croatia, News - 25/04/2024

Announcement: 29th Review of Puppet Theaters Rijeka – International Open Call We’re excited to announce the 29th Review of Puppet Theaters, scheduled for November 3-10, 2024 in Rijeka (Croatia), hosted by the Rijeka City Puppet Theater. International puppetry and children’s theaters (excluding Croatian and regional groups) are invited to submit one performance per theater for […]

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