Save the Date: Skipton International Puppetry Symposium 2025
An Exciting Two-Day Gathering of Puppetry Professionals – October 17–18 at Skipton Town Hall
BIG NEWS! The Skipton International Puppetry Symposium 2025 is coming, and we can’t wait to be part of it! Save the date for 17–18 October 2025 at Skipton Town Hall, North Yorkshire, for a two-day event full of inspiration, collaboration, and new opportunities. Whether you're a puppeteer, artist, or enthusiast, this is the place to connect and explore the future of the artform.
We’re incredibly proud to partner in this important event, which will bring together puppetry professionals from across the UK and beyond. The symposium will feature workshops, performances, panels, and valuable networking opportunities, designed to help us reconnect, share ideas, and support emerging talent in the puppetry world.
Organised by North Yorkshire Council and funded by Arts Council England, this event will focus on sector development, international collaboration, and supporting new voices in puppetry.
🎤 Key Partners Include:
British UNIMA
💬 Key Symposium Topics:
Where is UK puppetry now? Are we thriving, struggling, or surviving? Let’s talk!
What’s next? Where do we want to go, and how do we get there?
How can we support each other – at home and on tour? The answers are coming!
✨ Highlights to Look Forward To:
Workshops and Panels with the UK’s top puppetry professionals
Public Performances and exhibitions – prepare to be amazed!
Opportunities for early-career artists to showcase their work and shine!
Celebration of the British Puppet Guild’s Centenary – 100 years of puppetry history!
AGM of Puppeteers UK – network with the best in the biz!
Priority Booking Now Open — Skipton International Puppetry Symposium 2025
We are delighted to share that priority booking is now open for members of British UNIMA and other listed key puppetry organisations. This is your chance to secure your place at the Skipton International Puppetry Symposium 2025: Reconnect – Revision – Re-set
A Look Back: Skipton International Puppet Festival
The Skipton International Puppet Festival has been a key part of the UK’s puppetry scene for years. With performances, workshops, and outreach projects, it’s one of the largest and most beloved events in the puppetry world.
Check out this film from a past festival to see the spirit and creativity of this wonderful event!
Puppeteers UK AGM: Exclusive Discount for BrUNIMA Members!
Don’t forget that the Puppeteers UK AGM will be held during the symposium, offering an excellent opportunity to network and connect with fellow puppeteers. BrUNIMA members can access a special discount to Puppeteers UK, so be sure to take advantage of this offer! More info about PUK discount
✨ Mark Your Calendar! Get ready for a gathering of puppetry professionals, passionate artists, and inspiring performances at Skipton Town Hall in October. We look forward to seeing you there!