SAVE THE DATES 1st Georgian Puppet Theatre Showcase
DEADLINE 20 APRIL 2026 Event - 5–7 June 2026 | Tbilisi, Georgia
A new international platform for puppet theatre in Georgia.
UNIMA Georgia is pleased to announce the first Georgian Puppet Theatre Showcase, taking place from 5 to 7 June 2026 in Tbilisi.
Georgia is home to a vibrant and diverse puppet theatre landscape, including 7 state puppet theatres, approximately 5 private companies, numerous puppet initiatives within drama theatres, and a growing number of independent artists and experimental projects. The country offers a rich mix of work for children and adult audiences, spanning traditional puppetry, marionettes, hand shadows, object theatre, and experimental forms.
This inaugural showcase aims to bring together international festival directors, programmers, producers, and cultural partners interested in collaboration, co-productions, exchange, and long-term networking within the field of contemporary puppetry.
What to expect
Curated selection of Georgian puppet theatre performances
Networking opportunities with local and international professionals
Focus on collaboration, touring, and co-production possibilities
Exposure to both traditional and experimental puppetry practices
Participation & support
A limited number of international guests will be selected through application.
Selected participants will receive:
Accommodation (5–7 June 2026)
Meals during the programme
Local transportation
Free access to all showcase events
Please note: places are limited and selection is competitive.
Application deadline
20 April 2026
Organisers
UNIMA Georgia
In close cooperation with the ITI Georgian Centre and the Georgian Puppet Theatre Union
Artistic Director: Nikoloz Sabashvili
Programme Curator & Producer: Dr. Levan Khetaguri
Apply / Contact
For applications and enquiries:
📧 unimageorgia@gmail.com
We warmly invite the international puppetry community to join us in Tbilisi for this first edition and to help shape future collaborations and artistic exchange in the region.