UNIMA International at the World Festival of Puppet Theatres in Charleville-Mézières
from 21 to 27 September

At the Maison des Ailleurs

Are you attending the festival? UNIMA International hosts daily Happy Apéros to come together, celebrate the friendship between puppeteers and other puppet enthusiasts, exchange ideas, and discuss the challenges of the profession. Join us!

✅ Every day from 22–26 September
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM / Maison des Ailleurs – Courtyard

✅ Additional Events:

Sunday, 21 September, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Celebration of World Peace Day

Saturday, 27 September, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

“Têtes chercheuses”

75 Avenue Forest

21 September: Garden of Peace 

On 21 September, join us in the Garden of Peace as we mark the International Day of Peace with a meaningful evening of reflection, creativity, and community.

Happy Apero! — UNIMA’s International Aperitifs

From Monday 22 to Friday 26 September, between 5pm and 7pm, join us in the charming courtyard of the Maison des Ailleurs to share a drink, meet new people, and chat in every language.

22 September: Friendship Toast with the New UNIMA Leaders

Come share a convivial moment with the new UNIMA executive team. This informal gathering is a unique opportunity to meet the leaders, hear about their vision for the future of UNIMA, and exchange ideas in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

23 September: Presentation of UNIMAGAZINE!

UNIMA is proud to present its brand-new UNIMAGAZINE — a fresh international publication dedicated to the art of puppetry in all its diversity.

More info: unima.org/en/international-magazine

24 September: Collaboratorium — Collaborations Between National Centres

We will share highlights of successful collaborations between national centres, showcasing inspiring examples of joint projects and mutual support within the global UNIMA community.

More info: www.unima.org

25 September: Czech Aperitif

In anticipation of UNIMA’s Centenary in Prague, this apéro is hosted by our UNIMA Czech colleagues. Let us raise a cheerful toast and celebrate Czech culture together!

26 September: Networking Party!

This networking party is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow UNIMA members, artists, and puppetry enthusiasts from around the world.

You are also warmly invited to:

27 September – “Têtes chercheuses”

Saturday, 27 September, 09:00–12:30

75 avenue Forest

The event “Têtes chercheuses” scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 09:00 to 12:30 at the Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes (FMTM) in Charleville-Mézières, France, is the second phase of a project focusing on autobiographical writing, women, and puppetry. This initiative follows an initial stage held in Ravenna in 2024 and is organized by the Pôle International de la Marionnette. The symposium will feature contributions from researchers and artists such as Cristina Grazioli, Cariad Astles, Felice Amato, Roberta Colombo, Alissa Mello, Magali Chouinard, Yael Rasooly, Raven Kaliana, and Zahra Sabri, among others.

More info: https://marionnette.com/evenements/tetes-chercheuses

For more information about all UNIMA events: contact@unima.org