The Ishara Puppet Theatre founded in 1986 by Dadi Pudumjee is one of India’s leading contemporary puppet theatres, committed to creating awareness, exposure and education about the multifaceted traditions and techniques of puppetry. The group has performed in many countries and organises the only annual international puppet festival in India with puppeteers from across the globe. The festival produced by Teamwork Productions, focuses on new contemporary work from India and abroad and is seen as an established platform to further multimedia arts in India.
Oh Rats! & A Package for Granny Sydney Puppet Theatre
Australia 14th February - 6.30 pm
This puppet show, consisting of two performances,is an unconventional storytelling in a conventional booth.
Gone With the Feet Teatro dei Piedi
Italy 15th February - 6.30 pm
The show is unique as the “puppets” are flesh and blood. The stories and fables of these shows are original, comical and poetic, often with the use of atmospheric and emotive soundtracks.
The Circus Stachamoose Your Man’s Puppets
Bulgaria 16th February – 6.30 pm
This show is an energetic mix of physical comedy and manual dexterity using a nicely balanced blend of mischievous humour and accomplished puppeteer skills.
