BrUNIMA Bulletin 97: A Showcase of Puppetry and Theatre Traditions

Looking Back — Explore the historical insights, festival highlights, and the enduring traditions of puppetry from across the globe in the latest edition.

Explore the richness of puppetry from various corners of the world in this edition, featuring historical insights, festival highlights, and new perspectives from puppetry enthusiasts and experts.

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BrUNIMA Bulletin No 97
Editor: Robert Fowler
Readers can expect a captivating journey through the rich history and contemporary landscape of puppetry.

Cover picture: A typical Mamulengo show from Fisionomia e Espírito do Mamulengo by Hermilo Borba Filho

BrUNIMA Bulletin 97 Published March 1998 takes a reflective look at the Victorian marionette companies in Scotland, shedding light on their pivotal role in shaping the art form. It delves into the comedic world of Mamulengo puppets, featuring insightful commentary from experts like Cariad Astles, and highlights the Eastbourne Toy Theatre Festival. Further enriching the issue, we explore the traditions of puppet shows in Northern Dubrogea and peek into the unique Swiss-German puppetry scene. You'll also find updates on various media in the world of puppetry, including a piece on backstage gossip, as well as an obituary for the influential Jan Wilkowski.
With a detailed look at the Belgo-British Festival, this bulletin is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolving and enduring legacy of puppetry across the globe.

BrUNIMA Bulletin 97 Published March 1998

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Editor: Rober Fowler Readers can expect a captivating journey through the rich history and contemporary landscape of puppetry.

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Contents of This Issue:

1. Cover Picture: A typical Mamulengo show from Fisionomia e Espírito do Mamulengo by Hermilo Borba Filho

2. Victorian Marionette Companies in Scotland 1860–1885

   • John Phillips - Page 4

3. Mamulengo Puppets: Comedy and Commentary

   • Cariad Astles - Page 8

4. Eastbourne Toy Theatre Festival

   • Peter Peasgood - Page 15

5. Top Tenner

   • John Furse - Page 18

6. Puppet Shows and Customs in Northern Dubrogea

   • Meg Amsden - Page 19

   • Dan Bishop - Page 20

7. Castelli in Aria

   • Page 20

8. Peek at Swiss-German Puppetry

   • Mickey Aronoff - Page 22

9. Media Watch

   • Page 26

10. Backstage Backbiting

    • Page 29

11. Obituary: Jan Wilkowski

    • Page 30

12. Corrections, Deadlines

    • Page 31

13. Internet Report

    • Page 31

14. Forthcoming

    • Page 31

15. Belgo-British Festival Details

    • Page 32

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