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Iran’s Dramatic Arts Center Announces Four Major International Theatre Festivals

The Dramatic Arts Center of Iran is pleased to announce details of four prominent international theatre festivals scheduled as follows (click on links for more information): The 17th Mariwan Street International Theatre Festival (October 11th to 15th, 2024) (Outdoor performances only) The 29th Children & Youth International Theatre Festival (November 1st to 7th, 2024) The […]

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Clément Peretjatko Awarded 2024 Prix Michael Meschke for Puppetry Arts

Europe, France, News, Notices, Sweden - 14/07/2024

French theatre director and puppeteer Clément Peretjatko has been awarded the 2024 international “Prix Michael Meschke for the preservation and renewal of puppetry arts.” Peretjatko graduated from ESNAM of Charleville-Mézières (National Superior School of Puppetry Arts), where Meschke was one of his teachers. He is also President of the UNIMA Europe Commission. (Union Internationale de […]

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INTERNATIONAL ONLINE COURSE IN PUPPET THERAPY 2024 – 11th Edition 

Puppet Therapy Barcelona calls for applications to the 11th edition of its International Online Course in Puppet Therapy. This Online Course, created in 2017, is designed for and focuses on the use of puppets and objects in the expressive and therapeutic dimension: to rescue memory and learnt hopelessness. The Puppet Therapy course invites you to be part […]

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A heartfelt video and message from UNIMA Brazil

Dear friends and colleagues, Please find below a link to a video made about the tragedy in southern Brazil. We are continuing our fundraising campaign for humanitarian aid for the artists who lost their spaces, materials and equipment and need all kinds of support. Financial contributions can be made through the paypal account:  contatoaprtb@gmail.com. Video […]

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ESNAM Celebrates Graduates and Announces Special Participation in Temps D’

France, News, Notices - 4/07/2024

ESNAM CELEBRATES ITS NEW GRADUATES AND ANNOUNCES SPECIAL PARTICIPATION IN TEMPS D’ On 27 June 2024, the 16 students in ESNAM’s 13th graduating class (2021-2024) were unanimously awarded the Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Comédien (DNSPC), specialising in puppeteering. They are now young professionals. With 9 performances and nearly 800 admissions over three days, the […]

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Two-year training at Centro del Títere in Spain

News, Notices, Spain - 4/07/2024

Open call for registrations on Puppet and Object Theatre Centro del Títere in Madrid (Spain) opens registration for the Performing Arts Specialist Degree in the discipline of Puppet and Object Theatre, a two-year training to become a puppeteer, taught by prestigious professionals with years of experience in the world of puppetry, visual and object theatre. […]

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UNESCO: Open survey for artists and culture professionals

News, Notices - 29/06/2024

Shape the future of cultural policies at MONDIACULT 2025! New Dedline: August 9, 2024 Dear members of the ResiliArt network, UNESCO is calling for artists and culture professionals to take part in a survey to support efforts in amplifying the transformative power of culture for fairer and sustainable development. UNESCO is working to strengthen and […]

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SYMPOSIUM (Italy): The social dimensions of using puppets and animated objects

Europe, Italy, News, Notices - 24/06/2024

SYMPOSIUM The social dimensions of using puppets and animated objects Friday 28, Saturday 29, Sunday 30 June 2024 Teatro Fonderia Leopolda – Follonica, Italy Animated figures such as puppets, marionettes, and dolls are powerful communication tools capable of influencing and enriching community life. These artistic and communicative forms promote cultural, educational, and therapeutic values, while […]

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Next Puppetraining session: Académie Ivorie Marionnettes

Announcement: Next Puppetry Training Session Mark your calendars for the next Puppetraining session: Turning the Spotlight on Training in Puppetry Arts Date: June 28th, 2024 Time: 14:00 CET Featured Presenter: Soro Badrisa – Académie Ivorie Marionnettes (Cote d’Ivoire) Language: French No registration is required to attend. Simply join the Zoom meeting at the appointed time […]

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