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News from BrUNIMA – June 2025

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AMAZING Opportunity: Puppeteers Invited to Join THE HERDS for an Unforgettable 7-Day Training in London + Puppet-Makers Wanted in…
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Book today for, British UNIMA at Puppet Place on 30th June 2025!
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NUBHAV #9: Live Online Session with Dr. Gouranga Charan Dash on Raavan Chhaya Puppetry
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Twinning Puppetry Spaces: A Call for Connection
Argentinian Puppeteer Omar Alvarez visits the UK with a vision for unity through puppetry
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Curious About Puppetry? Apply Now for a Unique Training in 2026
The Curious School of Puppetry is now accepting applications for its next intensive course. Dates: 19 January – 14 March 2026, Deadline to apply 7 July…
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Discover the Magic of Puppetry with Award-Winning Ester Natzijl – Live in North Yorkshire This September
Radius Drama brings you an inspiring afternoon of performance and creativity. Early bird tickets available until August 20th!
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Book today for, British UNIMA at Puppet Place on 30th June 2025!
An Exclusive Opportunity for Networking, Insightful Talks, BrUNIMA AGM and Behind-the-Scenes Access – In Person or Online
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Fresh Ideas in Puppetry 2025
A Global Showcase of Bold New Puppet Work – 31 May - 1 June in Toronto or Online!
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Puppet Saturdays Lecture Series: A Work Method in Devised Puppetry
Join Danish Puppetry Artist Rolf Søborg Hansen for a Talk and Show - Saturday, June 7th, 2025 — 14:00 CET | Online CHANGE OF TIME 13:00 CET
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Call for Entries: 12º FIS - Festival Internacional de Teatro de Sombras / 2025
Bringing Shadow Theatre to Life – Deadline 26 May 2025, Apply Now!
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Celebrating 96 Years of UNIMA: A Global Tribute Through Puppetry
A new video series from the Humanitas Commission launches 20 May 2025 14.30 CET
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Open Call for Registrations: Puppet and Object Theatre Training (Spain)
Deadline for applications 30 May 2025
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Webinar: “The Path to MONDIACULT 2025” 19 May 2025
SAVE THE DATE! 19 May 2025
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Call for Emerging Puppeteers: Grünschnabel Prize 2026 at Figura Festival
Deadline 31 July 2025 - A prestigious Swiss award for early-career puppet and object theatre artists
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Last Chance to Apply: 13th International ONLINE Puppet Therapy Course - Starts 15th May!
Special Offer for BrUNIMA Members – Don’t Miss Out!
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Puppet Notebook

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Puppet Notebook Issue 20: Innovations in Puppetry
The twentieth edition of Puppet Notebook explores cutting-edge innovations in puppetry, shedding light on emerging talents and ground-breaking…
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Puppet Notebook Issue 19: Exploring the Art of Puppetry
The nineteenth edition of Puppet Notebook delivers a compelling exploration of Ephemeral Animation and other innovative puppetry techniques.
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Puppet Notebook Issue 18: Puppetry in Practice
The eighteenth issue of Puppet Notebook offers news and insights from the UK and beyond, with a focus on applied puppetry and innovative performances.
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Puppet Notebook Issue 17: Exploring Global Puppetry
The seventeenth issue of Puppet Notebook, published in Spring 2010 by British UNIMA, delivers a rich and diverse collection of articles, reviews, and…
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Puppet Notebook Issue 16: Wildness and Control
The sixteenth issue of Puppet Notebook, published by British UNIMA, delves into the intriguing balance between wildness and control in puppetry.
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Puppet Notebook Issue 15: Puppet Festivals and Beyond
The fifteenth edition of Puppet Notebook brings readers the latest updates on puppet festivals and the evolving world of puppetry. From unique…
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Puppet Notebook Issue 14: Celebrating Puppetry's Heritage and Innovation
The fourteenth edition of Puppet Notebook delves into the rich traditions and experimental frontiers of puppetry, with a special focus on Swedish and…
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Puppet Notebook Issue 13: A Global Perspective on Puppetry
The thirteenth edition of Puppet Notebook, edited by Eleanor Margolies, brings together rich cultural perspectives and historical insights from around…
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Events

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A Taste of the Automata Fest
Join Puppets in Prague ONLINE for a mechanical feast of inspiration from the UK’s iconic automata scene - Sunday 1 June 2025
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Curious About Puppetry? Apply Now for a Unique Training in 2026
The Curious School of Puppetry is now accepting applications for its next intensive course. Dates: 19 January – 14 March 2026, Deadline to apply 7 July…
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Discover the Magic of Puppetry with Award-Winning Ester Natzijl – Live in North Yorkshire This September
Radius Drama brings you an inspiring afternoon of performance and creativity. Early bird tickets available until August 20th!
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Holly Likes... Puppets
Book today for, British UNIMA at Puppet Place on 30th June 2025!
An Exclusive Opportunity for Networking, Insightful Talks, BrUNIMA AGM and Behind-the-Scenes Access – In Person or Online
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BrUNIMA
Fresh Ideas in Puppetry 2025
A Global Showcase of Bold New Puppet Work – 31 May - 1 June in Toronto or Online!
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Meet The Team

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Meet the Team:Fagner Gastaldon — Visionary Puppeteer, Educator & Artistic Director of PuppetSoup
Bringing beautifully crafted, emotionally powerful puppetry to audiences and learners across the UK and beyond.
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Meet the Team: Robert Fowler
BrUNIMA Committee Member & Liaison to the Punch and Judy Fellowship
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Meet the Team: Chris Pirie
Artistic Director of Green Ginger and a champion of creative puppetry on stage, screen and in the classroom.
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Meet the Team: Nenagh Watson
Puppetry Pioneer & Advocate for the Future of UK Puppetry
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Meet the Team: Sean Myatt – Co-Chair of BrUNIMA
Bringing Puppetry and Object Theatre to Life
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Meet Tim Butler Garrett: A Champion of Puppetry Arts
Editor-in-Chief of Puppet Notebook
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Meet the Team: Introducing Zannie Fraser – Our New Paid Subscriber Specialist
Supporting our Paid Subscribers with Passion and Creativity
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Meet the Team: Cariad Astles – Chair of BrUNIMA
Welcome to BrUNIMA! We’re thrilled to introduce you to our fantastic Chair, Cariad Astles – a powerhouse of puppetry, a champion of creativity, and a…
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