News

The call for applications for the 2025/2026 residencies is open!

The Pôle offers 4 residency progammes: Creation residencies, Graduate residencies, residencies in Nurseries and Research residencies.
The call for applications is open from 14 April to 25 May 2025.

2025 FMTM poster

You’ve been waiting for it, here it is!
With the 2025 World Puppet Theatre Festival only 6 months away, we’re delighted to unveil the official poster for this new edition!

Barionnettes

Launched in 2022, the Barionnettes are an opportunity to discover puppetry throughout the year in Charleville-Mézières. A regular event during which puppeteers perform in the city’s bars.
Next event Thursday April, 24

Matt Weinstock : research residency in March

During his residency, Weinstock hopes to learn about Yves Joly’s lifelong quest for simplicity, the evolution of his “les mains seules” technique, and his cross-lingual friendship with Burr Tillstrom.

The Puppetry Arts Portal (PAM) is getting a makeover!

A project launched in 2008, the PAM, which has been online since 2019 in a so-called ‘laboratory’ form, is now accessible in a stabilised and ergonomic version.
It is aimed at the simply curious, amateurs, professionals and researchers alike.

Emeline Rotolo: research residency

Emeline Rotolo is writing her doctoral thesis on puppet shows in Paris and Bordeaux in the first half of the 19th century.

Flashback : the 14th class in pictures

Discover the 1st semester of courses at ESNAM in pictures

Open Day on 22 March

In 2025, for World Puppet Day, coordinated by UNIMA, the Pôle International de la Marionnette – Jacques Félix is opening the doors of ESNAM and joining forces with the Cité des Arts de la Marionnette network to offer new ideas to the public.
The programme includes visits, an escape game, a workshop, a meeting and the screening of an animated film

Support us!

Membership is a strong sign of support. If you appreciate the project implemented by the Pôle International de la Marionnette, become a member!

Raphaëll Dupuy in “Tremplin residency” from 10 to 14 February 2025

Raphaëll Dupuy, a graduate of the 13ᵉ promotion of ESNAM, is benefiting from a Tremplin residency on the creation of his show “Fleur Bleue” (working title).