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News

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Behind the Camera: Puppetry for Film, Design and Emerging Technology
Saturday 4 July 2026 | 2:00–4:00pm | The Waverley Studio, Nottingham Trent University | Tickets Β£5
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BrUNIMA Newsletter – July 2026
July 2026 | British UNIMA | Festivals, leadership and a puppetry pilgrimage
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Help Shape the Future of British UNIMA
British UNIMA is looking for a new Chair and Treasurer to help lead our charity and strengthen connections across the UK and the international UNIMA…
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BrUNIMA Puppet Film Night
Thursday 13 August 2026 - ONLINE via Zoom
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Applications are now open for Smethwick Puppetry Festival 2027!
The deadline for applications is Friday 31st July 2026.
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BrUNIMA Newsletter – June 2026
British UNIMA AGM next week β€” plus events, opportunities and international puppetry news
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πŸŽ‚ Happy 97th Birthday, UNIMA
Celebrating 97 years of international puppetry connection
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BrUNIMA Newsletter – May 2026
AGM, NEW EVENTS COORDINATOR AND MUCH MORE
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Bring the Inanimate to Life: A Bold Dive into Contemporary Puppetry
17–21 August 2026 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow | Β£610 | Ages 16+
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BrUNIMA AGM 2026 (In Person & Online)
πŸ“… Sunday 14 June 2026 - Join us on the Puppet Theatre Barge, London or online. Connect with the team, hear what your membership supports, and help…
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Free Entry to Langzhong Ancient City
A global cultural benefit for UNIMA members
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UNIMA Council 2027 & Extraordinary Congress
2 - 6 March 2027 - MontrΓ©al to host key gathering for the future of UNIMA
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Welcome to BrUNIMA, the British Centre of UNIMA, the international association for the art of puppetry. Subscribe to receive updates, articles, and news from the UK and global puppetry community.

Puppet Notebook

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The New Puppet Notebook Has Arrived!
Celebrating Issue 33 β€” what’s inside, who made it happen, and how to contribute to the next edition
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Call for Articles – Giant and Minature
Submission deadline: 30 November 2025
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Puppet Notebook Issue 20: Innovations in Puppetry
The twentieth edition of Puppet Notebook explores cutting-edge innovations in puppetry, shedding light on emerging talents and ground-breaking…
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Puppet Notebook Issue 19: Exploring the Art of Puppetry
The nineteenth edition of Puppet Notebook delivers a compelling exploration of Ephemeral Animation and other innovative puppetry techniques.
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Puppet Notebook Issue 18: Puppetry in Practice
The eighteenth issue of Puppet Notebook offers news and insights from the UK and beyond, with a focus on applied puppetry and innovative performances.
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Puppet Notebook Issue 17: Exploring Global Puppetry
The seventeenth issue of Puppet Notebook, published in Spring 2010 by British UNIMA, delivers a rich and diverse collection of articles, reviews, and…
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Puppet Notebook Issue 16: Wildness and Control
The sixteenth issue of Puppet Notebook, published by British UNIMA, delves into the intriguing balance between wildness and control in puppetry.
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Puppet Notebook Issue 15: Puppet Festivals and Beyond
The fifteenth edition of Puppet Notebook brings readers the latest updates on puppet festivals and the evolving world of puppetry. From unique…
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Contact Us

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Meet the Team: Laura Leech
Events Coordinator supporting puppetry across communities and events. BrUNIMA
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Meet the Team:Fagner Gastaldon β€” Visionary Puppeteer, Educator & Artistic Director of PuppetSoup
Bringing beautifully crafted, emotionally powerful puppetry to audiences and learners across the UK and beyond.
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Meet the Team: Robert Fowler
BrUNIMA Committee Member & Liaison to the Punch and Judy Fellowship
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Meet the Team: Chris Pirie
Artistic Director of Green Ginger and a champion of creative puppetry on stage, screen and in the classroom.
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Meet the Team: Nenagh Watson
Puppetry Pioneer & Advocate for the Future of UK Puppetry
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Meet the Team: Sean Myatt – Co-Chair of BrUNIMA
Bringing Puppetry and Object Theatre to Life
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Meet Tim Butler Garrett: A Champion of Puppetry Arts
Editor-in-Chief of Puppet Notebook
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Meet the Team: Introducing Zannie Fraser – Our New Paid Subscriber Specialist
Supporting our Paid Subscribers with Passion and Creativity
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Meet the Team: Cariad Astles. Committee Member & Vice President of UNIMA International and President of its Research Commission
Welcome to BrUNIMA! We’re thrilled to introduce you to our fantastic, Cariad Astles – a powerhouse of puppetry, a champion of creativity, and a true…
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Meet the Team: Paul Piris, Treasurer of BrUNIMA
We are thrilled to introduce Paul Piris, the treasurer of BrUNIMA. Having been part of BrUNIMA for a long time, Paul brings invaluable experience…
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Contact Us πŸ“¬
At BrUNIMA, we’re a volunteer-run organisation, so please bear with us as we check our emails once a week.
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🌟 Meet Clare: Championing Inclusive Puppetry at BrUNIMA!
We’re thrilled to introduce Clare, the founder of Broken Puppet Collaborative Arts and a passionate advocate for applied puppetry, collaborative arts…
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