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Aurélie Hubeau (France) will be in residence of research from 5 to 9 January, then from 23 to 27 March 2026 to document her teaching. She is interested in the tutelary figures and pedagogical heritage of puppetry at ESNAM. This residency project proposes artistic and documentary research on the matriarchal heritage of puppetry, through a […]

The Pôle is once again welcoming scribes in order to keep a record of the most remarkable courses and to fuel research into transmission. Anna Kruk (Poland), journalist and Master’s student in theatre studies in Warsaw, will be in residence from 12 to 30 January 2026 to document Neville Tranter’s work with ESNAM students (14th […]

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First Barionnette of the year 2026, come and see the show “La came isole” by Eve Bigontina, graduated from the 11th class of ESNAM. Free access

From 18 to 20th of February, come and make your own muppet with a movable mouth!
Using kraft paper, young participants will create animal, human, or completely imaginary faces.

Frédéric Maurin, President,
Pierre-Yves Charlois, Director,
and the entire team of the Pôle International de la Marionnette – Jacques Félix wish you a Wonderful year 2026

The Pôle is opening a pop-up shop from 17 November to 17 December, offering gifts and treats featuring the World Puppetry Festival logo and books on the art of puppetry.

Don’t miss the first Barionnette by the students of the 14th graduating class of ESNAM*

Relive the magic of the 2025 World Puppet Theatre Festival!
Discover the after-movie, a 3-minute summary of wonder and sharing.

From 12 November to 11 December at the University of Poitiers Library.
This exhibition explores the preservation of puppet shows based on François Lazaro’s donation.