For the 6th consecutive year, AVIAMA is launching its mobility grants scheme in October to encourage projects in the field of puppetry. These Grants are intended for any person or company with a project involving: training, creation, innovation and research to promote the development of the art of puppetry and object theatre. ➡ Further information […]
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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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Dear Members and Friends of UNIMA, Our profound sympathies go out to all those impacted by current global conflicts, violence and grief, and we express our unwavering support for all artists and individuals enduring suffering. Our earlier statement was written to affirm our commitment to supporting all puppeteers and to the promotion of peace, culture […]
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WHEN? Opening of FIDENA 2024 with a parade through the city and opening performance: 07.05.2024 FIDENA: 07.05.2024 -15.05.2024 International Symposium: 09.05. & 10.05.2024 WHERE? Jahrhunderthalle Bochum, Germany WHAT? During FlDENA, the Deutsches Forum fiir Figurentheater und Puppenspielkunst invites you to an international symposium with the theme “CHANGE – INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS IN TIMES OF TRANSFORMATION”. Festival […]
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The national Centre of UNIMA Burundi was founded on April 25, 2023, with the approval of the Executive Council of UNIMA International during the Congress held in Bali, Indonesia. UNIMA Burundi’s mission is to promote the art of puppetry, a largely unrecognized art form in the Republic of Burundi, by supporting training, creation, and research […]
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Puppet Therapy Barcelona calls for applications to the 9th edition of its International Online Course in Puppet Therapy. Called and organized by: Puppet Therapy Barcelona & Puppets In Transit. Sponsored by: UNIMA Education, Development and Therapy Commission This Online Diploma is designed and focused on the use of puppets and objects in the expressive and therapeutic dimension; to […]
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UNIMA (Union International de la Marionnette) International is deeply distressed by the current international situation and offers its support and friendship to all puppeteers in the world. The UNIMA Executive Committee is preparing a letter to all members, which will be published here soon. Our intent, as always, is to commit to supporting all puppeteers […]
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UNIMA (Union International de la Marionnette) International is deeply distressed by the current international situation and offers its support and friendship to all puppeteers in the world. The UNIMA Executive Committee is preparing a letter to all members, which will be published here soon. Our intent, as always, is to commit to supporting all puppeteers […]
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The Festival of Ideas is an annual conference, produced by W.P. Puppet Theatre Society. It explores the theory and practice of how puppet power promotes and impacts positive social change. In 2023 we ask, how can puppets, ‘metaphors of matter’, help us address our material world? The friendly two day hybrid event features performances, hands-on […]
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NEXT MEETING: October 13th, 2023, Friday 15:00 (CET) in French MAMBY MAWINE – ASSOCIATION DJARAMA (SENEGAL) The Professional Training Commission of UNIMA (Union Internationale de la Marionnette) is pleased to present its new project, a live meeting on the Zoom platform : Spotlight on puppetry education, which consists of: Meetings to discover the main approaches […]
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