BrUNIMA Highlights International News from UNIMA: What’s Happening in the Puppetry World
Explore the latest updates and exciting opportunities shared by our global UNIMA partners.
At BrUNIMA, we’re passionate about connecting the global puppetry community. As part of the UNIMA family, we’re thrilled to share updates, opportunities, and events from UNIMA International, the global network of puppetry organisations and individuals. Through UNIMA, we’re connected with puppetry lovers, artists, and practitioners from every corner of the world.
International UNIMA is the umbrella organisation for puppetry worldwide, providing a platform for collaboration, exchange, and growth within the field of puppetry. If you’re looking to stay up-to-date with what’s happening globally, UNIMA’s International News page is the ideal place to turn. Whether it’s calls for applications, upcoming festivals, or new puppetry projects, UNIMA is the place to discover what’s going on in the international puppetry scene.
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Here are a few highlights from their latest posts:
1. Puppet Saturdays Lecture Series – Going Small: Exploring Lambe-Lambe & Miniature Theatre
For those interested in the intimate art of Lambe-Lambe theatre, UNIMA Nordic is hosting a special online lecture series featuring artists from Iceland, Paraguay, Argentina, and the Czech Republic. This session will explore the unique storytelling and performance techniques behind miniature puppetry. It’s happening on 22nd February 2025, and you can register online – don’t miss out!
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2. International Puppetry Residency in Pelion, Greece
An exciting opportunity is coming up in Greece! The 1st International Puppetry Residency in the Pelion region will allow artists to dive deep into the art of Lambe-Lambe. This immersive 8-day residency will bring together puppetry enthusiasts from all over the world to explore new creative possibilities in a stunning natural setting.
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3. The Puppet Arts of Saint Poncy – Call for Applications
Les Faubourgs Bleus is calling for submissions to its second edition of the Puppet Arts of Saint Poncy Festival in France. This event, set for 12th–13th July 2025, will showcase innovative puppet performances from around the world. If you’re a puppeteer with a new work to share, this could be your chance to take part!
4. Eugene O’Neill Theater Center – 2025 National Puppetry Conference
For puppet artists in the United States, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is accepting applications for its prestigious National Puppetry Conference in 2025. If you’re looking to improve your craft, work with talented instructors, and develop new puppetry projects, this is the event for you.
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5. Handcrafted Hope: Puppets and Global Conservation
Malaysian puppeteer Bright Ong is using his puppetry to make a difference, working alongside Dr Jane Goodall to link local cultural legacies with global environmental conservation efforts. This fascinating intersection of puppetry and activism is just one example of how puppetry is used to convey powerful messages.
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6. UNIMA Symposium: Borders – Puppetry Unborders – Call for Papers
The UNIMA Symposium on "Borders – Puppetry Unborders" is calling for submissions. The event, which will take place in Chuncheon, South Korea, on 22nd–23rd May 2025, will explore how puppetry challenges boundaries—whether they’re physical, social, or artistic. If you have a paper or creative work exploring these ideas, now’s your chance to get involved.
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Why Follow International UNIMA News?
At BrUNIMA, we’re proud to be part of the global UNIMA community, and we want you to be a part of it too! The UNIMA International News page is the perfect way to stay connected with what’s happening in puppetry worldwide. From exciting calls for applications to inspiring collaborations, there’s always something new to discover.
If you’re passionate about puppetry and want to engage with the broader global community, head over to the UNIMA News Page to keep up-to-date with the latest updates from UNIMA International.