MESSAGES D'UNIMA-INTERNATIONALE MESSAGES
Les inscriptions pour la 23ème édition du Congrès mondial de l’UNIMA progressent à bon rythme. Nous nous réunirons une nouvelle fois entre passionnés de marionnettes du monde entier !
La date limite d’inscription est le 29 février 2020.
Pour voir l'agenda en détails, cliquez ici
Registration for the 23rd UNIMA World Congress is well on its way. We will be seeing many puppetry fans from all over the world! February 29th 2020 is the deadline to sign up.
To see the detailed schedule, click here
La date limite d’inscription est le 29 février 2020.
Pour voir l'agenda en détails, cliquez ici
Registration for the 23rd UNIMA World Congress is well on its way. We will be seeing many puppetry fans from all over the world! February 29th 2020 is the deadline to sign up.
To see the detailed schedule, click here
 | En 2020, sous le parrainage de l’UNESCO, l ‘UNIMA s’associe aux nombreuses associations qui défendent la PAIX pour célébrer la Journée Mondiale de la Paix du 21 septembre en deux temps. La XXème Journée Mondiale de la Paix de l’UNESCO se déroulera le 19 Septembre 2020 à Tolosa, en Espagne, avec la participation de chœurs venus des cinq continents qui interpréteront une composition originale écrite par Josu Elberdin pour l’occasion. La marionnette sera présente pour donner, avec liberté, une dimension visuelle à ces moments chantés ensemble. Pour la Journée Mondiale de la Marionnette du 21 mars 2020, l’UNIMA propose de s’inscrire dans le premier temps de cette célébration. L’UNIMA propose deux façons de participer : * La vidéo – Un chant pour la PAIX * L’affiche et le message – Ensemble pour la PAIX « Voix d’Amérique pour la Paix » Information détaillée : www.unima.org/fr/journee-mondiale-marionnete-2020-paix/ |
In 2020, under the sponsorship of UNESCO, UNIMA joins the many organizations which defend PEACE to celebrate World Day of Peace on September 21 in two stages.
The XXth UNESCO World Day of Peace will take place on September 19th, 2020 in Tolosa, Spain, with the participation of international choirs who will perform an original composition written by Josu Elberdin for the occasion. The puppet will be present to give, with freedom, a visual dimension to these moments sung together.
UNIMA proposes World Puppetry Day on March 21, 2020 to be as a first step in this celebration. UNIMA proposes two ways to participate:
* The video – A song for PEACE
* The poster and the message – Together for PEACE Voices from America for PEACE
Detailed information : www.unima.org/en/world-puppetry-day-2020-peace/
The XXth UNESCO World Day of Peace will take place on September 19th, 2020 in Tolosa, Spain, with the participation of international choirs who will perform an original composition written by Josu Elberdin for the occasion. The puppet will be present to give, with freedom, a visual dimension to these moments sung together.
UNIMA proposes World Puppetry Day on March 21, 2020 to be as a first step in this celebration. UNIMA proposes two ways to participate:
* The video – A song for PEACE
* The poster and the message – Together for PEACE Voices from America for PEACE
Detailed information : www.unima.org/en/world-puppetry-day-2020-peace/
MESSAGE D'UNIMA-CANADA MESSAGE
LOTERIE FESTIVAL DE CASTELIERS - UNIMA-CANADA LOTTERY
 | Cette année encore, en collaboration avec Casteliers, UNIMA-CANADA propose une occasion rêvée à 2 membres d’UNIMA-CANADA. Soyez à Montréal pour profiter du Festival de Casteliers et de son petit frère le OUF. On vous offre un passeport festival et l'hébergement (en occupation double), en échange de quoi vous aiderez au service de la soirée d'ouverture et l'accueil du public à la toute nouvelle Maison internationale des arts de la marionnette (MIAM). C’est une loterie, vous n’avez qu’à envoyer votre nom! RECHERCHÉS: 2 MEMBRES UNIMA-CANADA Du mercredi 4 mars (arrivée) au dimanche 8 mars 2020 (départ en pm) Envoyez votre nom d'ici le 7 février 2018 17h à unimacanada@gmail.com. C'est une loterie! |
This year again, in collaboration with AQM and Casteliers, UNIMA-CANADA is offering 2 UNIMA-CANADA members a dream opportunity to be in Montreal for the Festival de Casteliers, and its baby brother festival, the OUF...You will receive a festival Passport and lodging (double room) and in exchange you will help the service at the opening night and the audience reception at the bright new Maison internationale des arts de la marionnette (MIAM). It’s a lottery, all you have to do is send in your name!
WANTED : 2 UNIMA-CANADA MEMBERS
from Wednesday March 4th to Sunday March 8th 2020
Send your name by February 7th 2018 5pm at unimacanada@gmail.com. It's a lottery!
WANTED : 2 UNIMA-CANADA MEMBERS
from Wednesday March 4th to Sunday March 8th 2020
Send your name by February 7th 2018 5pm at unimacanada@gmail.com. It's a lottery!
EN TOURNÉE DANS LE MONDE / ON TOUR IN THE WORLD
Montréal --> Sénégal
 | Le Théâtre des Petites Âmes est très excité de débuter la nouvelle année avec une première tournée en terre africaine. PEKKA ira à la rencontre des petits du Sénégal du 16 au 26 janvier 2020. Cette tournée découle de la rencontre avec l'artiste Patricia Gomis de Djaram'Art lors du Micro-Festival en Marionnettes Inachevées des Sages Fous à Trois-Rivières. Vive les belles rencontres!!! Théâtre des Petites Âmes is very excited to begin the new year with a first tour in Africa for the company. PEKKA will meet with the wee ones in Sénégal from January 16th to the 26th 2020. Everything started with a wonderful meeting with the Djaram'Art artist Patricia Gomis at the Sages Fous' Unfinished Work in Puppetry Festival in Trois-Rivières. Everything is about humans discovering generous humans! |
Chicoutimi --> France
 Pour en savoir plus : https://lalocomotivedesarts.com/2020/01/03/plein-feux-sur-la-tortue-noire-en-france/ | Plein feux sur La Tortue Noire en France!Au Théâtre des Roches de Montreuil (93) : 6, 7, 8 et 12 février 2020 LE GRAND OEUVRE (courte forme) Au Théâtre Le Mouffetard à Paris : Du 25 février au 1er mars 2020 LE PETIT CERCLE DE CRAIE d’après B. Brecht Du 3 au 8 mars 2020 KIWI, texte de Daniel Danis Du 10 au 15 mars 2020 OGRE, texte de Larry Tremblay |
Longueuil --> Sénégal
 Crédit photo: Robert Etcheverry | C’est dans la chaleur du Sénégal que débutera l’année 2020 pour la directrice artistique du Théâtre Motus, Hélène Ducharme. Elle collaborera à différents projets avec Patricia Gomis, notamment à la formation Yaakar et à une résidence de création sur leur nouvelle coproduction. Enfin, l’équipe de Baobab viendra la rejoindre pour une série de sept représentations à Dakar et ses environs. It is in the heat of Senegal that the year 2020 will begin for Théâtre Motus' artistic director, Hélène Ducharme. She will collaborate on various projects with Patricia Gomis, including the Yaakar training and a creation residency on their new co-production. Finally, the Baobab team will join her for a series of seven performances in Dakar and its surroundings. https://www.theatremotus.com |
Laval --> Belgique
 | Théâtre Incliné : LoveStar en février / LoveStar in February Maison des Arts de Laval 9 février, 14h00 / February 9th, 2pm Premières Européennes 26 - 27 février 2020 - Hasselt BELGIQUE- BELGIUM - European Premieres February 26 - 27th Lovestar, une scientifique passionnée par les oiseaux rêve de sauver le monde, mais ses idées sont perverties par son insatiable assistant Ragnar. Dans cette dystopie rocambolesque, deux jeunes amoureux lutteront contre l’absurdité d’un système qui a perdu toute humanité. Théâtre visuel sans paroles. Tout public à partir de 8 ans. |
In a dystopic reality, scientist LoveStar wants to improve the world but her ideas are perverted by her greedy partner. Aiming for a better world, two young lovers will fight against the absurdity of a system which has lost grip on all human values and they will give earth another chance. No dialog family show (8 and up).
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EN TOURNÉE CHEZ NOUS / ON TOUR AT HOME
Vancouver --> Montréal
 | On Now at Centaur Theater to January 18 Multiple Organism Created & Performed By: Jessica Gabriel & Chloe Ziner Multiple Organism is a surrealist comedy for adults (18+) about having a body and how our body is seen by others. Gender-bending. Nudity. Projections. Puppetry. Original music. Sentient toothbrushes. Warning: Nudity, Sexual Content, Cartoonish Death/Suicide centaurtheatre.com/shows/multiple-organism/ |
Victoria --> Ottawa
 | SNAFU at The Arts Court Theatre as part of the Undercurrents Festival in Ottawa Kitt & Jane: An Interactive Survival Guide to the Near-Post-Apocalyptic Future ★★★★★“ABSOLUTELY GENIUS. Flawless comedic timing, dynamic physicality, a beautiful and complex friendship.”-NewOttawaCritics. Two fourteen-year-olds hijack their school assembly and train their classmates to survive the coming apocalypse. A poignant exploration of the world today’s youth are inheriting, featuring GIANT-SCALE shadow puppetry. Sequel to INTERSTELLAR ELDER(★★★★★- StarPhoenix) and LITTLE ORANGE MAN(★★★★★-VueWeekly) |
THURSDAY, February 13 at 7:00pm / SATURDAY, February 15 at 1:00pm / SATURDAY, February 15 at 9:00pm
TICKETS: https://undercurrentsfestival.ca/shows/kitt-jane-an-interactive-survival-guide-to-the-near-post-apocalyptic-future/
https://www.snafudance.com
TICKETS: https://undercurrentsfestival.ca/shows/kitt-jane-an-interactive-survival-guide-to-the-near-post-apocalyptic-future/
https://www.snafudance.com
Montréal --> Toronto
 Photo: Jean-Michael Seminaro | Les Routes ignorées: en français à Toronto! Ivan et Loup-Gris s'installeront du 1er au 4 mars 2020 au Théâtre Spadina de l'Alliance française de Toronto. Les représentations sont diffusées en collaboration avec le Théâtre français de Toronto. Les Routes ignorées est un conte où l'amitié permet de surmonter toutes les peurs, dans une ambiance complètement déjantée! http://theatrefrancais.com/les-routes-ignorees/ |
Montréal --> Colombie-Britannique
 Jimmy Jones, crédit photo Armelle Llop | L’année 2020 démarre fort pour La Pire Espèce avec une étude pancanadienne, ainsi que les spectacles Jimmy Jones et Ubu sur la table en tournée en Colombie-Britannique. L'équipe revient ensuite à Montréal avec L’Effet Hyde du 18 au 22 février et Contes zen du potager le vendredi 21 février, présentés au Théâtre Aux Écuries. Liens ressources : - Living Things Festival, Kelowna (CB) - Presentation House Theatre, Vancouver (CB) - Théâtre Aux Écuries, Montréal (QC) |
NOUVELLES DES SECTIONS
NEWS FROM THE SECTIONS
ATLANTIC SECTION ATLANTIQUE
MERMAID’S NEW PRODUCTION CELEBRATES CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS
 | Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia will mark its 48th season with the first staged adaptation of three favourite contemporary storybooks. Entitled It’s Okay to Be Different – Stories by Todd Parr, the show will have its international debut in Singapore on September 1, 2020 at the invitation of Act 3 International, followed by extensive touring in the US and Canada. Jim Morrow, veteran creator of numerous acclaimed Mermaid successes, will serve as director and production designer. The show will feature a diverse cast, an innovative approach to puppetry manipulation and construction, and longtime associate Steven Naylor’s playful original music. https://www.mermaidtheatre.ca |
New production by Theatre du Poulet
 | Settle Elsewhere is an innovative and timely new production in Oct 2019 by Theatre du Poulet. Combining devising, character mask, moving site-specific performance and documentary theatre, Settle Elsewhere explores the wide scope of stories and day-to- day struggles faced by immigrants to Canada. Beginning at the historic Pier 21 Museum of Immigration, this immersive piece takes the audience on a journey to locations around Halifax, giving a glimpse into the rarely shared daily lives, stories, and experiences of those who are coping with the heartache of leaving home and the challenges of settling elsewhere. https://www.theatredupoulet.com |
SECTION ONTARIO SECTION
Frank Meschkuleit at First Ontario Performing Arts Center in St. Catherines
 | Puppetry… for Adults! “My Big Fat German Puppet Show!” and “the Left Hand of Frank” appearing Sunday, February 16th at 8 pm at the First Ontario Performing Arts Center in St. Catherines, Ontario! Two Shows Only, 4 pm and 8 pm. Winner of the “Just For Laughs Best Comedy Award”. Held over at Montreal and Toronto Fringe Festivals! These two live shows are guaranteed to vibrate your funny bone and make your belly hurt from laughing! Join former Jim Henson’s Muppets puppeteer Frank Meschkuleit for an evening of hilarious theatre unlike anything you’ve seen before! (Until you see them. Then, they will be much like the shows I’m talking about here.) Not suitable for children, marine life, chesterfields or walnuts. Mature adults ready to laugh out loud are most welcome! |
 | Ontario Puppetry Assoc. in St. CatharinesFriends! The Ontario Puppetry Association is now based in St.Catharines (!!!) Dan Wood is hosting an AGM on Saturday, January 18th, at 4pm at Mahtay Cafe, followed by a free Puppet Slam from 5-6pm!! Attend the meeting if you’re interested in puppetry and the slam if you’re interested in watching puppetry/live theatre/fun magic! Let’s build a puppet scene in Niagara!!! There’s still a few spots left for performers, get after it! |
 | PuppetmongersDuring March Break we may be touring Foolish Tales for Foolish Times in Toronto Libraries, and, having had a lovely time at the Array Music Studio with our Brick Bros. Circus last March Break, we’ll be at with Foolish Tales for Foolish Times for families, aged 5 and up, on March 21st at 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm. In this show full of venerable folk wisdom, four funny folk tales are retold in a celebration of our shared humanity. http://puppetmongers.com |
SECTION OUEST/WEST SECTION
Project Development in Victoria, B.C.
 | ON GOING until January 19 Francis Monty, Théâtre de la Pire Espèce , Montreal and Alice Guélicolas-Gagné, Quebec City join Tim Gosley in his home theatre in Victoria, B.C., to workshop Le Bloke de North Hatley. "an aging puppeteer returns to Quebec to perform in French for the premiere fois." contact: Tim Gosey |
WP Puppet Theatre, Calgary
 | Puppet Power 2020 We're excited to have presenters coming from as far away as Malaysia, Chile and India. Stay tuned over the next few weeks to see who we have lined up! Early Bird passes include $70 worth of savings, priority selection for hands-on workshops, performances, talks, and a ticket to CAOS's Saturday Night Dolly Wiggler performance. Puppet Power 2020 will take place May 29 to 31, 2020 at the Calgary Central Library. This year Puppets Go Existential! Read more. |
Wonderheads with the The Canadian Academy of Mask & Puppetry in Banff
 | This summit is in partnership with Theatre Alberta and their Rocky Mountain Series. Join Victoria-based physical theatre company the Wonderheads for a magical and whimsical journey into the world of visual storytelling and mask performance. INSTRUCTORS: THE WONDERHEADS The co-founding ‘heads’ of the Wonderheads are Kate Braidwood and Andrew Phoenix, who came together in 2009 resolved to do their part in conjuring a little magic and wonder into the world. They are a multi-award winning theatre company whose work is performed in full-face mask, a wordless, whimsical form rarely seen on North American stages. |
They have been described as “Utter magic” (CBC), “Powerful, surprising, and moving” (The Globe and Mail), and “Fantastic, in every sense of the word” (Cincinnati Enquirer). https://www.maskandpuppet.com/
Vancouver Puppet Theatre
 | Enjoy meeting the puppets from the Vancouver Puppet Theatre! A family puppet show "Baba Yaga and The Black Flower". This is a free event but please pre-register. All Ages. Brought to you by the TLVCCA and Vancouver Puppet Theatre Friday, January 31, 2020 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Trout Lake Community Centre 3360 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4 www.vancouverpuppet.com |
And don't miss Baba Yaga on Monday, February 17th, 2020, Family Day at 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 13:00 pm
Civic Theatres, 649 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P1
Civic Theatres, 649 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P1
QUEBEC SECTION QUÉBEC
15e anniversaire du Festival de Casteliers / Festival de Casteliers' 15th anniversary
DÉVOILEMENT DE LA PROGRAMMATION / PROGRAM LAUNCH
 | C'est avec grande joie que l'équipe de Casteliers s'affaire à mettre la touche finale à la programmation de la 15e édition du Festival de Casteliers qui aura lieu du 4 au 8 mars 2020. Soyez des nôtres lors du dévoilement de la programmation le jeudi 23 janvier prochain au Petit Outremont. À noter à votre agenda! 17 h à 19 h / Jeudi 23 janvier 2020 / Petit Outremont 1248, avenue Bernard Ouest (Montréal) |
The Casteliers team is putting the final touches on the show and activity schedule for the 15th edition of Festival de Casteliers (March 4-8, 2020). Come join us at the festival program launch on Thursday, January 23 at the Petit Outremont. Mark your calendar!
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. / Thursday, January 23, 2020 / Petit Outremont
1248 Bernard Avenue Ouest (Montréal)
https://festival.casteliers.ca
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. / Thursday, January 23, 2020 / Petit Outremont
1248 Bernard Avenue Ouest (Montréal)
https://festival.casteliers.ca
Festival international des arts de la marionnette à Saguenay
 | LE CO-DIRECTEUR ARTISTIQUE DU FIAMS, DANY LEFRANÇOIS, NOMMÉ CRÉATEUR DE L’ANNÉE Dany Lefrançois, directeur artistique de La Tortue Noire et Codirecteur artistique du Festival international des arts de la marionnette à Saguenay s'est vu décerner le prix du Conseil des Arts et des Lettres, en tant que Créateur de l’année au Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. Le prix souligne son implication à faire rayonner l’art marionnettique de par le monde et sa carrière florissante. Pour l’occasion, La Fabrique Culturelle a réalisé un court documentaire! |
FIAMS ARTISTIC CO-DIRECTOR, DANY LEFRANÇOIS, NAMED CREATOR OF THE YEAR
Dany Lefrançois, artistic director of La Tortue Noire and Artistic co-director of the FIAMS was awarded the prize of the Conseils des Arts et des Lettres, as Creator of the Year in Saguenay-Lac- Saint Jean. The award highlights his involvement in promoting puppetry around the world and his flourishing career.
For the occasion, La Fabrique Culturelle has even produced a short documentary (in French) about him!
www.fiams.com
Dany Lefrançois, artistic director of La Tortue Noire and Artistic co-director of the FIAMS was awarded the prize of the Conseils des Arts et des Lettres, as Creator of the Year in Saguenay-Lac- Saint Jean. The award highlights his involvement in promoting puppetry around the world and his flourishing career.
For the occasion, La Fabrique Culturelle has even produced a short documentary (in French) about him!
www.fiams.com
Ombres Folles
 Photo: Jean-Michael Seminaro | Quichotte reprend la route!Quichotte s'apprête à découvrir l'Abitibi pour y mener des combats épiques! Il traversera ensuite Montréal avant de jouer dans la terre natale du cocréateur et interprète Benjamin Déziel! 3 et 4 février: Théâtre Télébec, Val d'Or / 5 au 10 février: Agora des arts, Rouyn-Noranda / 22 février 14h30: Salle Désilets, Rivière-des-Prairies, Montréal / 23 et 24 février: Palace de Granby http://ombresfolles.ca/quichotte/ |
Théâtre de l’Œil
 Photo : Michel Pinault | Marco est tout chamboulé par l'arrivée de sa petite sœur. C’est alors qu’un extraterrestre tout bleu entraine le petit garçon dans son univers. Théâtre de marionnettes – à partir de 5 ans Prochaines dates : 26-28 janvier : Trois-Rivières 23-25 février : Joliette 15-19 Mars : Longueuil 20-21 Avril : Drummondville 3 Mai : Sherbrooke http://www.theatredeloeil.qc.ca/marco-bleu |
Marco’s life has been turned upside down with the arrival of his baby sister. Then, one night, an entirely blue alien appears in Marco’s room and takes the little boy to his fantastical world.
Puppet theatre – For children 5 years and up
Next shows :
January 26-28 : Trois-Rivières / February 23-25 : Joliette / March 15-19 : Longueuil / April 20-21 : Drummondville /
May 3 : Sherbrooke
http://www.theatredeloeil.qc.ca/en/blue-marco
Puppet theatre – For children 5 years and up
Next shows :
January 26-28 : Trois-Rivières / February 23-25 : Joliette / March 15-19 : Longueuil / April 20-21 : Drummondville /
May 3 : Sherbrooke
http://www.theatredeloeil.qc.ca/en/blue-marco
Aluma
 | La toute jeune compagnie Aluma présente sa nouvelle courte-forme Buffet Sanglant le 5 mars 2020 dans le cadre du OUF!, festival OFF Casteliers. En avril 2020, elle présentera son chantier de création Un Royaume, nouvelle production mettant en scène le procès de Bonsanté, un géant de l'agrochimie, accusé d'écocide (génocide envers la planète). Ce chantier sera présenter à différents groupes de secondaires dans le cadre du festival Rencontre Théâtre Ados à la Maison des Arts de Laval. |
FESTIVALS
LIVING THINGS International Puppet Festival, Kelowna, B.C.: ON NOW!
 | January 15 – February 2, 2020 Extraordinary Experiences for Adventurous People What is Living Things? In short, this is Kelowna’s International Arts Festival. It’s groundbreaking theatre, art, and performances that will leave you feeling exhilarated. These are the shows that get big cities buzzing… and they’re coming here. includes UNIMA Canada members: Kyle Loven, Vancouver & Théâtre de la Pire Espèce , Montreal http://livingthingsfestival.com/ |
NOUVEAU FESTIVAL DE MARIONNETTES! / NEW PUPPET FESTIVAL IN ONTARIO!
| Bridges Festival is a three day puppetry festival; filled with exciting shows, engaging talk backs and informative exhibitions, that discover the art of puppetry from its origin to its advancement. Bridges Festival aims to connect professional puppeteers from around the world and bridge cultures through one of the oldest and most common art forms. | March 13- 15, 2020 Burnhamthrope Library, 3650 Dixie Rd#101, Mississauga, ON, L4Y 3V9, Canada Contact : Crane Creations Theatre Company, Canada info@cranecreations.ca http://www.bridgesfestival.ca/ |
Le OUF!, festival OFF Casteliers prépare sa 7e édition
 | Le OUF!, festival OFF Casteliers prépare sa 7e édition qui aura lieu du 29 février au 8 mars 2020 au Pavillon Saint-Viateur, à Montréal. Cette année encore ce sont une centaine d'artistes du Canada et de France qui viendront vous présenter des formes incroyables dans une ambiance exceptionnelle. De très beaux spectacles s'annoncent, une scénographie conceptualisée par deux artistes belges au grand talent, deux journées dédiées à la famille et pour la première fois, plusieurs longues formes ... et certaines, exceptionnelles. Venez découvrir notre magnifique édition qui, comme chaque année, sera plein d'amour et de passion. |
ASSITEJ CZ 2020 theatrical showcase
18-22 March 2020, Prague
Enjoy Czech live theatre, puppet theatre and dance productions suitable for adult, youth and family viewers included in a special program package for international audiences. The Assitej CZ 2020 theatrical showcase is organized by the Czech ASSITEJ Centre and the Arts and Theatre Institute, together with Czech theatres and ensembles .
Our 50 EUR package deal covering tickets and networking activities is offered to a limited number of visitors.
Registration is open until 31 January, 2020. You can find the registration form at this link.
The program will be published in January 2020 and it will contain shows (with English subtitles when necessary), discussions with artists and production teams, lectures and presentations, visits to venues in Prague.
For any enquiries do not hesitate to contact Barbora Comer / International Cooperation Department
barbora.comer@idu.cz
Enjoy Czech live theatre, puppet theatre and dance productions suitable for adult, youth and family viewers included in a special program package for international audiences. The Assitej CZ 2020 theatrical showcase is organized by the Czech ASSITEJ Centre and the Arts and Theatre Institute, together with Czech theatres and ensembles .
Our 50 EUR package deal covering tickets and networking activities is offered to a limited number of visitors.
Registration is open until 31 January, 2020. You can find the registration form at this link.
The program will be published in January 2020 and it will contain shows (with English subtitles when necessary), discussions with artists and production teams, lectures and presentations, visits to venues in Prague.
For any enquiries do not hesitate to contact Barbora Comer / International Cooperation Department
barbora.comer@idu.cz
SpringWorks FESTIVALS | 2020 DATES April & May (our dates are nearly set) SpringWorks ~ ShortWorks: Cabaret, Spoken Word, Tastings... July 24-26, SpringWorks ~ PuppetWorks! - Fun for Puppet lovers of all ages! September 25-27 Culture Days October (more information coming soon) SpringWorks ~ NewWorks |
Appel des propositions / Call for Proposals
32 International Theatrical Festival VALISE, Pologne / Poland
 | Le 33e Festival International de Théâtre « Valise », aura lieu du 3 au 6 juin 2020 au Puppet and Actor Theatre à Lomza, en Pologne. Les jurés évaluent des spectacles dont la scénographie qui tenir dans une seule valise, comme l’indique le titre du Festival. En dehors des pièces de théâtre participant au concours, présentées sur deux scènes, il y aura, pendant le Festival, d’autres événements : spectacles de rue, récitals, soirées de poésie, rencontres dans les coulisses, discussions avec les créateurs et les personnes impliquées dans le théâtre. Date limite de candidature : 31 janvier 2020. Plus d’informations : http://teatrlomza.pl/festiwal |
The 33rd International Theatrical Festival ‘Valise’, will take place from June 3 to June 6, 2020 in The Puppet and Actor Theatre in Lomza, Poland.
The jurors assess performances with a scenography that can be put into a single valise, like in the title of the Festival. In addition to plays taking part in the contest, performed on two stages, during the Festival there will be other accompanying events: street performances, recitals, poetry evenings, meetings behind the scenes, and discussions with the creators and people involved in the Theatre.
Applications deadline: 31 January 2020.
More information: http://teatrlomza.pl/festiwal/
The jurors assess performances with a scenography that can be put into a single valise, like in the title of the Festival. In addition to plays taking part in the contest, performed on two stages, during the Festival there will be other accompanying events: street performances, recitals, poetry evenings, meetings behind the scenes, and discussions with the creators and people involved in the Theatre.
Applications deadline: 31 January 2020.
More information: http://teatrlomza.pl/festiwal/
 | BOURSES AVIAMA 2020 MARIONNETTES ET MOBILITÉ |
| L’Association Internationale des Villes Amies de la Marionnette (AVIAMA) réunit des villes et des gouvernements locaux du monde entier autour de la marionnette et représente un véritable réseau de coopération et d’échanges. Présentation de l’Association et Règlement complet ici Date butoir pour l’envoi des candidatures : 31 janvier 2020 Envoi du Dossier complet de demande à l’adresse mail suivante: contact@aviama.org Une confirmation de réception sera adressée aux candidats. Communication du choix du/des projet(s) retenu(s) et des montants alloués: 15 avril 2020 https://www.aviama.org/appel-bourses-aviama-2020-marionnettes-et-mobilite/ | The International Association of Puppet-Friendly Cities (AVIAMA) gathers together cities and local governments around the world around puppetry and represents a real network of cooperation and exchange. Presentation of the Association and Full settlement here Deadline for sending applications: January 31st, 2020 Send the Complete application form to the following email address: contact@aviama.org A confirmation of receipt will be sent to the candidates. Communication of the project(s) selection and of the allocated amounts: April 15th, 2020 https://www.aviama.org/en/call-for-grants-aviama-2020-puppets-and-mobility/ |
Phénomena 2020 | Phénomena est un festival interdisciplinaire et bilingue dont l’objectif est de mettre en valeur des artistes novateurs, inclassables et extravagants. Le Festival présente des cabarets, des performances fantaisistes et théâtrales, des spectacles avec projections, des happenings, de la danse performative, des installations et des événements éclatés et poétiques. La 9e édition de Phénomena aura lieu du 12 au 23 octobre 2020. Date de tombée: 1er février 2020 https://electriques.ca/filles/fr/select/nouv/?id=7657 |
Phénomena is a bilingual interdisciplinary festival that seeks to highlight innovative, unclassifiable and extravagant artists. The Festival presents cabarets, whimsical and theatrical acts, performances with projections, happenings, performative dance, installations, and singular poetic events. The 9th edition of Phenomena will take place from the 12th to the 23rd of October 2020. Deadline: February 1st 2020
https://electriques.ca/filles/en/select/nouv/?id=7657
https://electriques.ca/filles/en/select/nouv/?id=7657
 | 10th International Puppetry Festival |
| The 10th International Puppetry Festival “IPFest2020” Kenya will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 16th to 20th September 2020. The 10th edition of the IPFEST is very important in Kenyan puppet history. The Kenya puppetry fraternity we will be celebrating the 10th anniversary since the initiation of the bi-annual Kenya International Festival in 2002. The 2020 festival theme is Puppets & Rights. The theme emanates from a conscious desire to draw the attention of the world on the increased abuse of fundamental human rights. | Envoyez des propositions à / Send proposals to Phylemon Odhiambo Okoth Director – International Puppetry Festival (IPfest) Kenya Town Centre Puppet Hub / Massionette 4/Behind Titan Plaza /Chaka Road P.O. Box 15116 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya, Mobile: +254 724 036 379 info@kiptkenya.org. phylmono@gmail.com www.kiptkenya.org |
Shanghai International Puppet Festival & Competition
‘Golden Magnolia’, China
 Dead line March 31st, 2020 | The 7th ‘Golden Magnolia’ Shanghai International Puppet Festival & Competition will hold in Shanghai from October 21st to November 4th, 2020. We are looking for shows 45 min to 70 min long, no more than 12 persons on the road. Festival will cover the cost of food, accommodation, transportation in Shanghai during the Festival and a fee of RMB 3500 yuan per show. It is a juried festival with many awards. The company should pay for the cost of transportation and shipping from its country of origin to Shanghai and back. Please send the materials including: DVD/VCD, application form, photographs and description to Tammy Su at : Add：Room 2203, No.211, KangDing Road.JingAn District Shanghai 200041, China. Tel: 0086 21 63345143 Fax: 0086 21 63345141 E-mail: shmojt@163.com |
| application_form（chinese_english）.doc |
8th International Puppet Festival The Golden Dolphin, Bulgaria
 | Varna State Puppet Theatre has a pleasure to announce officially the Open Call for Applications for participation in the competition programme of the 18th International Puppet Festival The Golden Dolphin which will be held from 1st to 7th October 2020, Varna, Bulgaria. DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION FORMS: 30th of April 2020 The participants shall be nominated by a Selection Commission. You will be notified about the selection decision not later than 1st of June, 2020. |
More information and application forms : http://vnpuppet.com/en/open-call-for-applications-2020/
FORMATIONS / TRAINING
ESNAM - CONCOURS D'ADMISSION 2020 / ADMISSION BY EXAMINATION 2020
 | Au sein de l'Institut International de la Marionnette, l'École Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette(ESNAM) dispense une formation initiale de haut niveau à travers un cursus d'études supérieures de 3 années et valide le Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Comédien, spécialité acteur-marionnettiste (DNSPC). Concours d'admission : du 14 au 25 avril 2020 Date limite d'inscription : 14 février 2020 http://www.marionnette.com/fr/Esnam/Presentation |
At the heart of the Institut International de la Marionnette, the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette (ESNAM) provides high-level initial training by way of a three-year postgraduate curriculum that completes the DNSPC (French qualification – national professional post-graduate degree) with an actor-puppeteer major.
Admission by examination : 14 to 25 April 2020
Deadline for applications : 14 February 2020
http://www.marionnette.com/en/Esnam/Presentation
Admission by examination : 14 to 25 April 2020
Deadline for applications : 14 February 2020
http://www.marionnette.com/en/Esnam/Presentation
 | A new Master programme PuppeTry Erasmus Mundus |
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree
Study your Master in puppetry at Central European universities in Budapest, Bratislava, Prague, Białystok!
The application deadline: 20th January 2020
More information and online application at :
ma-puppetry.eu
FB: https://www.facebook.com/mapuppetry
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ma_puppetry/
Apply for Erasmus+ scholarship for the academic year 2020/2021 and get all your costs of studies covered, including tuition fee, travel, insurance and living costs.
Study your Master in puppetry at Central European universities in Budapest, Bratislava, Prague, Białystok!
The application deadline: 20th January 2020
More information and online application at :
ma-puppetry.eu
FB: https://www.facebook.com/mapuppetry
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ma_puppetry/
Apply for Erasmus+ scholarship for the academic year 2020/2021 and get all your costs of studies covered, including tuition fee, travel, insurance and living costs.
Formation Marionnettes Géantes
 | En février et mars 2020 Formation Marionnettes Géantes au Théâtre de La Dame de Coeur. Initiation aux techiques de manipulation d'éléments marionnettique surdimensionnés. Pour les candidats intéressés et pour plus d'information visitez notre page Facebook et veuillez faire parvenir votre c.v. à l'attention de Sylvain Gagnon sylvain_099@hotmail.com |
Formation de l'AQM
 | "La prochaine formation de l’AQM : M@RIO/NET: La marionnette en castelet numérique Du vendredi 28 février au lundi 2 mars 2020 À l’occasion du Festival de Casteliers, venez découvrir le travail de Cyril Bourgois qui enseignera les fondements nécessaires à la réalisation d’un contenu marionnettique à destination du web! aqm.ca/formations |
2020 New England Puppet Intensive
 | July 17 - August 1, 2020 NEPI is a 15 day immersive program in puppetry arts focusing on performance, devising and physical training. Join us for daily yoga, mindful practice, articulation labs, small group devising, and a fully stocked, puppet-making studio set against the backdrop of the beautiful Massachusetts Berkshires. www.NewEnglandPuppet.org June 17-23, 2020 MoCA Carving Workshop: David Lane 413-652-7249 www.davidlane-theatre.com |
 | Móin-Móin Magazine Calls for submission of articles for editions nº 22 and 23 are already open at : https://chamadasmoin.blogspot.com/2018/04/moin-moin-revista-de-estudos-sobre.html |
Also 20th edition is already online: Puppet theater in the classroom and is expected for the end of December the release of edition number 21: Formation of the stage director and diversity in creative processes, that can be accessed here :
http://www.revistas.udesc.br/index.php/moin
http://www.revistas.udesc.br/index.php/moin
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