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The call for applications for the 2026/2027 residencies is now open!
The Pôle offers 4 residency programmes: Creation residencies, Graduate residencies, residencies in Nurseries and Research residencies, as well as a programme to support employment of young graduates.
The call for applications for the 2026/2027 residencies is open from 9 March to 3 May 2026.
Festival 2027: new programming methods
The Pôle International de la Marionnette – Jacques Félix is changing the way it operates for the programming of the World Puppetry Festival in September 2027.
If you are an artist or company and would like to bring your work to our attention, we invite you to read the new programming guidelines.
Let’s celebrate World Puppetry Day! Saturday, 21 March
The Pôle International de la Marionnette – Jacques Félix is joining UNIMA, the event coordinator, and cultural actors in Charleville-Mézières to celebrate World Puppetry Day.
A 2026 edition in the colours of Mali.
Barionnette on March, 26 & 27
The Pôle International de la Marionnette and the TCM are joining forces to organize a puppet-themed aperitif based on the show Subjectif Lune.
Three short puppet shows will be performed by students from the 14th graduating class of ESNAM.
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Do you want to apply?
Don’t miss the information session: on Friday, 3 April from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Paris time).
The FMTM 25 in pictures
87 companies (46 French, 41 international), 23 countries, 438 performances, 8 world premieres, 18 French premieres, 11 FMTM co-productions, 43% of newcomers… Discover the 23rd edition of the Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes.