PUNCH! Puppetry in Great Shape!
National Celebration of Puppetry — 22–31 January 2027
From 22 to 31 January 2027, PUNCH! Puppetry in Great Shape! will bring a nationwide spotlight to the art of puppetry. Initiated by Latitude Marionnette and THEMAA, this collective event celebrates puppetry in all its forms through performances, exhibitions, screenings, talks, workshops, public rehearsals, and more.
In theatres, schools, museums, libraries, public spaces, and unexpected venues, puppetry will be everywhere—affirming its essential place within the performing arts.
Why take part?
Celebrate the central role of puppetry in the performing arts.
Showcase your work and local creativity.
Connect artists, companies, and institutions across the country.
Create spaces for sharing, experimentation, and cooperation.
How to take part
Anyone can be part of PUNCH! — whether you are a venue, cultural organisation, school, library, company, artist collective, or community practitioner.
✔️ Organise an event between 22–31 January 2027 (performance, exhibition, screening, talk, workshop, open rehearsal, or another creative idea).
✔️ Host it anywhere: theatres, schools, museums, libraries, public spaces, or surprising locations.
✔️ Let British UNIMA know about your plans so we can share and highlight your event within the national programme.
✔️ Use the PUNCH! identity in your publicity to link your event to this collective celebration.
📧 For details and to register your event: infos@punch-marionnettes.fr
(And please copy British UNIMA so we can help share your activity nationally.)
Visual identity: Julien Mellano @collectifaieaieaie