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Northeim (Germany) – August 2024 – International Puppet Festival

“Puppet Works Wonders – Fascination and Possibilities of a Medium.” From August 9th to 18th, 2024, Northeim will host the next Puppet Festival, themed “Puppet Works Wonders – Fascination and Possibilities of a Medium.” While the title may sound cliché, those who have experienced the impact of interacting with animated figures understand its profound effect. […]

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International Vocational Training by Philippe Rodriguez-Jorda

France, News, Notices - 20/06/2024

Maquette(s) in Motion: International Vocational Training Directed by Philippe Rodriguez-Jorda 16 to 20 September 2024, École Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette, Charleville-Mézières (France) From 16 to 20 September 2024, puppetry artists and performing arts professionals are invited to participate in the intensive vocational training program titled Maquette(s) in Motion, led by renowned director […]

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New Book: Au-delà de l’Écran by Fabrizio Montecchi

Books, France, Italy, News, Notices - 20/06/2024

Au-delà de l’Écran by Fabrizio Montecchi: A Journey in Shadow Theatre The digital book, translated from Italian by Françoise Canon-Roger, is published by the International Institute of Puppetry within the framework of the ICiMa Chair. This revised and expanded edition is richly illustrated and documented, and available in French language for free on the Puppet […]

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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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La Hoja Titiritera – May 2024

La Hoja Titiritera – May 2024 Language: Spanish Exciting news! The May 2024 issue of La Hoja Titiritera is been published and is now available in Spanish! Proposed by the UNIMA Three Americas Commission, this magazine offers a comprehensive compilation of puppetry content. Whether you’re a devoted puppet enthusiast or simply seeking engaging material, this […]

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Winners 2024 – AVIAMA Puppet and mobility grants

News, Notices - 27/05/2024

For the 6th consecutive year, the International Association of Puppet Friendly Cities launched its mobility grant scheme: The Jury of the AVIAMA – Puppets and Mobility Grant was chaired by the City of Plzen (Czech Republic), represented by Mr. Jakub Hora, and composed of representatives of the City of Minami Awaji (Japan), the Borough of […]

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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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