PUNCH! Puppets in Top Form – National Puppetry Event in January 2027
British UNIMA shares a call from Latitude Marionnette & THEMAA for organisations and artists who’d like to take part.
British UNIMA is pleased to share the following information from Latitude Marionnette and THEMAA about PUNCH!, a major national puppetry event taking place from 22–31 January 2027.
PUNCH! A major national event in January 2027
November 7, 2025 by Latitude Marionnette
PUNCH! Puppets in top form: from January 22nd to 31st, 2027
Latitude Marionnette & THEMAA invite you to participate in a major national event dedicated to the art of puppetry. In a context where live performance is facing unprecedented challenges, the art of puppetry is asserting its need for strength more than ever. Driven by Latitude Marionnette and THEMAA, two associations committed to the development, promotion, and structuring of puppetry, PUNCH is more than just an event; it embodies a collective dynamic that amplifies the momentum of a sector in motion, rich in a unique artistic history and a constant capacity for innovation.
🔅 A highlight, diverse, open and inventive:
Shows, exhibitions, screenings, meetings, workshops, public rehearsals… On theatre stages, in schools, museums, media libraries, in public spaces or unexpected places: puppetry will be present everywhere and in all its forms.
🔅 A time for visibility, circulation, and dialogue:
A moment to value local dynamics, encourage cooperation and pooling of resources, and affirm the essential place of puppetry in the artistic landscape.
Why join PUNCH?
to affirm the essential place of puppetry and related arts in live performance
to promote local creations and initiatives
to unite stakeholders in the sector at the national level
create spaces for sharing, experimentation and cooperation
Whether you are a venue, cultural structure, school, media library, company, artist collective or field actor, organize an event as part of PUNCH and help make this highlight a shared, vibrant, grounded and bold moment.
Join the movement. Be PUNCH.
To join PUNCH and be featured in national communications, send an email to:
👉 infos@punch-marionnettes.fr
PUNCH! Puppetry in Great Shape!
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.