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‘The Bell’ Puppets & Juggling show at The Jam Factory | the-incubator

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Presented by Naranajarte, “The Bell” is a wordless visual symphony, where hand-crafted puppets come to life, blending with hypnotic juggling such as buugeng and contact juggling.

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From Trick of the Light (The Bookbinder) comes a show without words about death, love, and monsters. After winning Director, Composer, and Production of the Year at the 2022 Wellington Theatre Awards, and touring to the USA, The Griegol returns to Hannah Playhouse, Wellington 23-25 Oct and Baycourt, Tauranga Arts Festival Oct 28.

After their grandmother passes away, a child suspects they are being pursued by the smoke demon shapeshifter of the old woman’s stories. The Griegol is a dark fantasy in the vein of Spirited Away, for older children and adults. Drawing from the techniques of silent film, it utilises silhouettes, smoke, puppetry, live music, and live animation. With the operation kept in sight, audiences see both the stage effects and how they are made. Featuring puppets by Jon Coddington, and music by Tane Upjohn Beatson, The Griegol is a charming, moving, and wildly inventive work.

Recommended for ages 7+

Contains references to death and grief

“As savvy and powerful a piece of theatre as I have ever seen.” – Theatreview

“Trick of the Light leave us feeling like we’ve witnessed some real life magic.” – Art Murmurs

Hannah Playhouse, Wellington     7pm  Thu 23 - Sat 25 Oct

Baycourt X Space, Tauranga        6pm  28 Oct

Book tickets at

www.eventfinda.co.nz/tours-festivals/2025/the-griegol

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Karetao ki te ao

Māori puppets take on the world

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In May this year, Hinemoa Jones and James Webster of Taowaru Puppetry Arts took Māori puppetry to the world stage, travelling to Chuncheon, South Korea.

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In May this year, Hinemoa Jones and James Webster of Taowaru Puppetry Arts took Māori puppetry to the world stage, travelling to Chuncheon, South Korea, for the 24th International UNIMA Puppetry Congress.

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In May this year, Hinemoa Jones and James Webster of Taowaru Puppetry Arts took Māori puppetry to the world stage, travelling to Chuncheon, South Korea.

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Hi puppet pals 👋

I’m Chye-Ling, a theatre maker from Tāmaki and next week we open our new show called Let It Die.

It’s a strange, urgent, and darkly funny piece that mixes carved lumpy puppets, found-object design, and surreal storytelling to capture the bleak chaos and humour of being alive right now. I was super burned out on the funding app grind, and puppetry reminded me that magic and heart and creating worlds can be so achievable with so little. We decided to just go for it, and it's landed somewhere between waiting for Godot and Everything Everywhere all at Once.

The show is performed by an all-female cast, and features a team of wooden bunraku style puppets I carved with puppet maker Paul Lewis.

We have approx $0 marketing budget -- so if you can make it, bring a pal, and come say hi after! And if you can share it, thank you!!

🎟️ Pay-what-you-can tickets from $8, Sept 2-6 at Basement Theatre

✨ Thursday = Palestine Donation Night

👉 Book tickets here: https://basementtheatre.co.nz/whats-on/let-it-die

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Let It Die plays at Basement Studio 2-6 September 2025

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Check this amazing opportunity in Taiwan!

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🍀 Te Rito and her friends would like to invite you to our show: Tales from The Pa Harakeke!

📌16.8.2025 Te Awamutu, The Little theatre

📌21.9.2025 Putaruru, Timber museum

See you soon 🎶

🎭 AIO puppet ensemble

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PRAGUE - Zookeepers in Prague sometimes have to become puppeteers to save newborn birds rejected by their parents. This was the case for a lesser yellow-headed vulture chick hatched three weeks ago.

Bird keeper Antonín Vaidl said Thursday that when a dummy egg disappeared from the nest, it signaled to keepers that the parents were not ready to care for their two babies, despite doing so in 2022 and 2023.

The firstborn is being kept in a box and fed using a puppet designed to mimic a parent bird, while another is expected to hatch in the next few days.

Vaidl said the puppet is needed to make sure the bird will be capable of breeding, which it won't if it gets used to human interaction.

He explained that the puppet doesn't have to be a perfect replica of an adult bird because the chick responds to certain signals, such as the pale orange coloration on its featherless head and neck.

Lesser yellow-headed vultures live in the wild in Latin America and Mexico. Prague Zoo is one of only three zoos in Europe that breed them.

In the past, the park successfully applied this treatment to save the critically endangered Javan green magpie and two rhinoceros hornbill chicks. The puppet-feeding technique is applicable for birds that live in pairs.

"The method has been working well," Vaidl said. "We'll see what happens with the vultures."

In Utah, Hogle Zoo animal caretakers are raising a baby orangutan after the mother failed to breastfeed. To replicate the behavior of babies clinging to their mothers for the first few months of life, trained caregivers are providing 24/7 physical contact for the baby while wearing a specially designed vest that imitates orangutan fur, allowing the baby to grip it.

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Zookeepers in Prague turn into puppeteers to save baby vultures

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Zookeepers in Prague sometimes have to become puppeteers to save newborn birds rejected by their parents. This was the case for a lesser yellow-headed vulture chick hatched three weeks ago.

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1. Karetao Puppet Making Workshop: Te Whare Toi o Hakanoa, 17 Park Ave, Huntly Domain, Saturday June 14th. Time:11am-3pm,

2. Get Creative on Matariki at the Taupō Museum, Friday June 20th, $5pp Session 1: 10.30am-12.30pm, Session 2:1.30pm-4pm.

3. Tales from the Pā Harakeke Show & Workshop, Te Awamutu Little Theatre, Cnr and, Vaile Street Te Awamutu

Showtimes: 11am & 2pm

Workshop times: 12.15pm & 3.15pm

July Events TBC

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Tips and trips for touring internationally with Ralph and Hannah from Trick of the light.

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Unima - Union Internationale de la Marionnette

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We are proud to announce that the 25th UNIMA Congress will be held in Prague, Czech Republic, in 2029, marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of UNIMA.

This decision was made following a vote by UNIMA members, where the Czech Republic received overwhelming support as the host country. Out of 99 valid votes, 98 voted YES (99.0%), with only 1 abstention and no votes against.

This momentous decision brings UNIMA back to its roots - Prague, the city where UNIMA was founded in 1929, will once again be at the heart of the global puppetry community.

As we look ahead to 2029, this Congress will not only celebrate a century of puppetry and international collaboration but also reaffirm UNIMA's dedication to promoting cultural exchange, creativity, and peace through puppetry arts.

Stay tuned for more updates as we begin the journey toward an unforgettable celebration in Prague!

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UNIMA 2029: 100 Years - 25th Congress to be Held in Prague, Czech Republic - Unima - Union Internationale de la Marionnette

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UNIMA 2029: 100 Years - 25th Congress to be Held in Prague, Czech Republic We are proud to announce that the 25th UNIMA Congress will be held in Prague, Czech Republic, in 2029, marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of UNIMA. This decision was made following a vote by UNIMA members, where the Czech [...]

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As a major player in the world of puppetry, the Pôle International de la Marionnette – Jacques Félix is committed nationally and internationally to supporting artistic creation and research.

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L'appel est ouvert du 14 avril au 25 mai 2025

Le Pôle propose 4 dispositifs d'accueil en résidence : les résidences de Création, les résidences Tremplin, les résidences en Crèches et les résidences de Recherche.
En tant qu'acteur majeur du monde de la marionnette, le Pôle International de la Marionnette - Jacques Félix s'engage à l'échelle nationale et internationale dans le soutien à la création artistique et à la recherche.
A travers son programme de résidences, le Pôle souhaite soutenir la création et la production d'œuvres portées par des artistes marionnettistes, accompagner les diplômé·es de l'École Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette - Margareta Nicuelscu (ESNAM) dans leurs premiers pas professionnels, permettre aux artistes de créer et expérimenter dans une dynamique " recherche-création " notamment par le biais du concept de " crèche artistique ", encourager la recherche fondamentale, accompagner les pédagogues qui désirent consolider l'assise théorique et scientifique de leur enseignement et, enfin, renforcer les liens entre les communautés de la recherche et celles de la création.

Par ce biais, le Pôle permet de rendre visible la présence d'artistes marionnettistes et de chercheur·euses en installant une permanence artistique de la marionnette dans la ville et sur le territoire.

Au cœur du Pôle, l'ESNAM croise en permanence la recherche, l'expérimentation et la formation. La formation d'acteur-marionnettiste qui y est délivrée est ainsi nourrie de cette réflexion continue sur les arts de la marionnette, de ces échanges et de ces croisements.

Résidence Tremplin

La résidence Tremplin a pour objectif de soutenir l'insertion des jeunes diplômé·es de l'ESNAM en leur permettant de développer leurs premiers projets professionnels. Elle s'adresse aux diplômé·es de l'ESNAM dans les 3 années qui suivent l'obtention de leur diplôme, réalisant une création dans le champ des arts de la marionnette.

Résidence en Crèche

La crèche artistique est un concept inédit en France, fruit d'une coopération unique entre le Pôle et plusieurs acteurs de la petite enfance : CAF des Ardennes, crèches et multi-accueils du territoire. Il s'agit d'une opportunité offerte aux artistes de créer et d'expérimenter au contact des enfants, dans une dynamique de " recherche - création ".

Résidence de Recherche

Le Pôle met en œuvre un programme de soutien à la recherche, étroitement lié au monde universitaire national et international, fondé sur les notions d'hospitalité et d'accompagnement pour encourager les chercheur·euses, enseignant·es-chercheur·euses et artistes dans l'élaboration et le partage de nouveaux corpus de connaissances dans le domaine des arts de la marionnette.

Calendrier et modalités de sélection

L'appel à candidatures est ouvert du 14 avril au 25 mai 2025.

Les dossiers seront étudiés et choisis par un comité composé de l'équipe permanente du Pôle.

L'annonce des projets sélectionnés aura lieu fin juin.

Ces accueils en résidence seront formalisés par une convention précisant les modalités d'accueil et les engagements de l'équipe artistique ou du· de la chercheur·euse et ceux du Pôle.
Une compagnie peut candidater à plusieurs appels, mais ne pourra bénéficier de plus d'un accueil en résidence.

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L'appel à candidatures pour les résidences 2025/2026 est ouvert ! - Pôle International de la Marionnette

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Le Pôle propose 4 dispositifs d'accueil en résidence : les résidences de Création, les résidences Tremplin, les résidences en Crèches et les résidences de Recherche. L'appel à candidatures est ouvert du 14 avril au 25 mai 2025.

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CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

International Festival for Children’s Theatre „Igor Madzirov“ is announcing an open call for participation in the competitive programme of its fourth festival edition which is going to be held 15. – 18. October 2025, in Skopje, R. North Macedonia.

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Call for productions - Theater for Children and Youth

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III. International Festival for Children’s Theatre„Igor Madzirov“ Skopje, R. North Macedonia15 - 18 October 2025   CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS International Festival for Children’s Theatre „Igor Madzirov“ is announcing an open call for participation in the competitive programme of its fourth festival…

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Glossary of Puppetry - A must check resource for puppetry

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Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival

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Glossary of Puppetry Puppetry is an ever evolving artform the origins of which date back between ~30,000 and ~21,000 B.C.E. As such, it defies fixed definitions. Below are some frequently […]

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Glossary of Puppetry - A must check resource for puppetry

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Congratulations Talia!

Talia Pua is a theatre maker of Malaysian-Chinese heritage based in Tāmaki Makaurau. Her theatre practice spans across acting, playwriting, set design, directing, and most recently, puppetry. She is a co-founder and artistic director of theatre company, Hand Pulled Collective.

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Festival international neapolis kid's theatre 37éme édition

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Présentation du programme Festival international neapolis kid’s theatre 37éme édition 37ᵉ édition du Festival International Neapolis de Théâtre pour EnfantsDu 22 au 29 décembre 2024 à Nabeul Cette année, le festival s’inscrit sous le signe de l’urgence et de l’espoir :« Sauver la Terre », un thème qui résonne comme un appel à l’action, une ode à…

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The Lost Art of Puppeteering in Film and TV: Why It Still Matters Today – Script and Shutter

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WINTER 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS From the Editor Claudia Orenstein ARTICLES Animism and Performing Objects in the Processions of Muharram Salma Mohseni Ardehali Women Karagöz Puppeteers in Turkey: Ambiguous Alliances within a Patriarchal Playing Field Deniz Başar FOCUS SECTION PUPPETRY AND WAR: CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES FROM UKRAINE Notes from the Section Editors: Puppetry and War – Contemporary Perspectives from Ukraine Matt Smith and Nataliia Borodina Puppetry in the Face of War: A Study of the Odesa Puppet Theatre Project Matt Smith, Tamara Rozova, Nataliia Borodina, and Tetyana Ovcharenko Ukrainian Resistance Through the Nativity Puppet Theatre Vertep: Exposure of Russian Aggression in the Images of Moskal and Herod Tetiana Zinovieva Ukrainian Puppet Theatre with Children and Adolescents During the …

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Master puppeteer Joko Susilo says shadow theatre stories have many similarities to Shakespeare's epic tales.

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Javanese puppet theatre steals the show at Stratford Shakespeare Festival

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An organiser says the two theatre styles share common themes.

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Chicago Intl Puppet Festival on Instagram: "Where light meets mystery.
Shadow puppets aren't always what they seem. They appear to audiences as silhouettes or illuminated images—but behind the screen lies a world of artistry and invention.
From cardboard cutouts to intricately carved leather figures, from flickering candles to overhead projectors, shadow puppetry embraces an astonishing range of materials and light sources. It can be vast or intimate, crisp or dreamlike–revealing just enough, or nothing at all.
Whether the audience sits in front of the screen or behind it, one thing is certain: shadow puppets cast more than just shadows—they cast stories.
🔍 Curious? Discover more in our Puppetry Glossary → Link in bio
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#ShadowPuppetry #ChiPuppetFest #PuppetryGlossary #WhatIsAShadowPuppet #BehindTheScreen #PuppetryInLight #LightAndStory #ArtInMotion."

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215 likes, 0 comments - chipuppetfest on April 5, 2025: "Where light meets mystery.
Shadow puppets aren't always what they seem. They appear to audiences as silhouettes or illuminated images—but behind the screen lies a world of artistry and invention.
From cardboard cutouts to intricately carved leather figures, from flickering candles to overhead projectors, shadow puppetry embraces an astonishing range of materials and light sources. It can be vast or intimate, crisp or dreamlike–revealing just enough, or nothing at all.
Whether the audience sits in front of the screen or behind it, one thing is certain: shadow puppets cast more than just shadows—they cast stories.
🔍 Curious? Discover more in our Puppetry Glossary → Link in bio
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#ShadowPuppetry #ChiPuppetFest #PuppetryGlossary #WhatIsAShadowPuppet #BehindTheScreen #PuppetryInLight #LightAndStory #ArtInMotion.". 

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Indonesian shadow puppetry!

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🎉Hooray for Paul Lewis and his work in the film industry as a puppeteer🥳

“A labor of love from filmmaker James Ashcroft, puppeteer Paul Lewis, and star actor John Lithgow, the titular prop drew on a slew of sources. The movie is based on a story by Owen Marshall, which was optioned by Ashcroft and his co-writer Eli Kent more than a decade ago, and it’s set inside a surprisingly treacherous nursing home in New Zealand...”

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The Midnight Movie Inspirations Behind ‘The Rule of Jenny Pen,’ from ‘Magic’ to ‘The Muppets’

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Before ‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ streams on Shudder and AMC+ March 28, IndieWire After Dark is watching a few of puppeteer Paul Lewis’ favorite films.

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James Thornton Webster - Te Waka Toi Awards 2024

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Unima - Union Internationale de la Marionnette

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PRESS RELEASE FROM THE 3 UNIMA CONSORTIUM - UNIMA Italy, THEMAA/UNIMA France, UNIMA Federación España – Unima - Union Internationale de la Marionnette

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PRESS RELEASE FROM THE 3 UNIMA CONSORTIUM (UNIMA Italy, THEMAA/UNIMA France, UNIMA Federación España) Presentation of the Project: Eco-Sustainability in Puppet Theatre Creation In 2025, the 3 UNIMA Consortium—comprising UNIMA Italy, THEMAA/UNIMA France, and UNIMA Federación España—launches the project Eco-Sustainability in Puppet Theatre Creation. The initiative aims to develop an ecological approach to the […]

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We are ready and waiting for you to join us, please spread the word so we can begin to grow a large and diverse community of puppeteers and puppetmakers.

Access to UNIMA Aotearoa New Zealand and UNIMA Australia events and resources for 2025 🌏

Invitations to exclusive speaker events with leading puppetry artists and practitioners 🎤

Access to UNIMA International resources, including connections with the global puppetry community 🌐

Opportunities and discounts to participate in workshops, festivals, and international residencies 🌟

Support for your creative projects through our growing network of collaborators 🤝

Be part of a vibrant community celebrating puppetry in Aotearoa and beyond! 🎭

In addition, your membership will help support the growth of our organization and covering administrative costs like registering as an incorporated society in Aotearoa/New Zealand 💼.

Together, we can connect, inspire, and elevate the art of puppetry.🎉

Join here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8yja_P6-Ipca4JBiUNCgkXbYlsjKglNTnh8-6-g4bmE4gAw/viewform

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Our International Councillor Oriwa interviewed in RNZ!

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Regional Wrap: Toi Māori and puppetry with Oriwa Morgan Ward in Putāruru

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Oriwa Morgan Ward joins Culture 101 to share her passion for promoting of Māori art and Te Reo Māori through creative activity.

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Theatralia: Journal of Theatre Studies is inviting you to submit your proposals for the upcoming spring issue of 2026.

We invite research articles (4,000‒7,000 words) that explore the tradition, theory, practice, and even the avoidance of adapting classical works to the puppet stage.

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Autoři mohou zasílat své příspěvky do rubrik Yorick, Spektrum, Orientace a Depeše. Články přijaté do rubrik Yorick a Spektrum procházejí recenzním řízením, které probíhá formou double-blind peer review. (Více informací k recenznímu řízení).

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Creative New Zealand on Instagram: "Te Tohu Aroha mō Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu Supreme Award.

Aroha Yates-Smith (Te Arawa, Tainui) received the 2024 Supreme Te Waka Toi award. 

Professor Aroha Yates-Smith is a retired Dean of Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao, the School of Māori and Pacific Development at Waikato University. She was born in Rotorua in 1955 to Ngārua William Yates and Mōnehu Maraea (aka Maude) Yates, née Moeau. Aroha is the seventh of eight children. Her waka are Te Arawa, Tainui, Tākitimu, Horouta and Mātaatua. She is also a descendant of the Yates, Hodge, and Rigney families, whose ancestors migrated from Europe (Ireland, England, Germany, and Israel) to Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Aroha completed her BA and MA, then taught Māori and German at Tihipuke/Hillcrest High School in Hamilton after returning from an American Field Scholarship. Her career developed further at Waikato University. She completed her Doctoral Degree and was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal during her tenure. 

Aroha’s interest in Māori female spirituality has found expression in her MA and PhD theses, as well as her latest book, He Wāhine Āriki nō Te Arawa, nō te Ao Māori. Noble women from Te Arawa and the World of the Māori.

Her love of Māori language and tikanga has proved fertile ground for further research and publication. She resides in Kirikiriroa Hamilton and retains close ties to her many iwi.

#TeWakaToi #TeWakaToiAwards"

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creativenz on January 26, 2025: "Te Tohu Aroha mō Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu Supreme Award.

Aroha Yates-Smith (Te Arawa, Tainui) received the 2024 Supreme Te Waka Toi award. 

Professor Aroha Yates-Smith is a retired Dean of Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao, the School of Māori and Pacific Development at Waikato University. She was born in Rotorua in 1955 to Ngārua William Yates and Mōnehu Maraea (aka Maude) Yates, née Moeau. Aroha is the seventh of eight children. Her waka are Te Arawa, Tainui, Tākitimu, Horouta and Mātaatua. She is also a descendant of the Yates, Hodge, and Rigney families, whose ancestors migrated from Europe (Ireland, England, Germany, and Israel) to Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Aroha completed her BA and MA, then taught Māori and German at Tihipuke/Hillcrest High School in Hamilton after returning from an American Field Scholarship. Her career developed further at Waikato University. She completed her Doctoral Degree and was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal during her tenure. 

Aroha’s interest in Māori female spirituality has found expression in her MA and PhD theses, as well as her latest book, He Wāhine Āriki nō Te Arawa, nō te Ao Māori. Noble women from Te Arawa and the World of the Māori.

Her love of Māori language and tikanga has proved fertile ground for further research and publication. She resides in Kirikiriroa Hamilton and retains close ties to her many iwi.

#TeWakaToi #TeWakaToiAwards". 

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The documentary titled "Lobat Baz/The Puppeteer" highlights the art of Iranian puppetry through the life and work of Mr. Siavash Sattari, President of UNIMA Iran. This documentary emphasizes the importance of this art form and showcases the essence and spirit of puppetry traditions in an incredible way. With its rich heritage and cultural significance, the film has been successfully screened in cinemas across Iran.

🎥 Directed by: Pouria Nouri

🎭 Coming Soon

🌍 Celebrating the beauty of Iranian puppetry!

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*Lobat Baz* (Official Trailer) [Eng Sub] – * The Puppeteer* | Documentary by Pouria Nouri

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James Thornton Webster

(Tainui: Ngāti Apakura, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Mahuta; Te Arawa: Ngati Pikiao; and Pākeha: Webster Clan)

Ngā Tohu Hautūtanga Auaha Toi – Making a Difference Award

James Thornton Webster is of Māori and European descent who has practised as an artist for more than 30 years. He's based in Kapanga, Coromandel where he is the owner of Tahaa, Tāmoko Studio and Māori Arts. James is a multi-disciplinary artist, specialising in sculpture and working on carving (bone, stone and wood), painting, mixed-media creations and public artworks.

Studying under Dr Paakaariki Harrison and Professor Kereti Rautangata, James graduated with a Bachelor of Arts ‘Te Maunga Kura Toi’ (with excellence) in Whakairo Rakau (Māori wood carving) from Te Wananga o Aotearoa in 2005.

In addition to being a player and performer of taonga pūoro (Māori musical instruments) for the past fourteen years he has been involved in the revival of karetao (Māori puppetry).

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Sharing is caring! The Spanish puppet and circus company (Naranjarte) based in Aotearoa, have created this map featuring over 140 international puppet festivals worldwide to help puppeteers easily plan their tours. Have a look !

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Puppets in Prague - Online & InPerson Courses - New Workshops! (Czech Republic/Online)

Puppets in Prague puppetsinprague.eu Choose from our wide range of top-quality long-term classes. With us you can turn your dreams into a reality, plus become a part of the ourishing Puppets in Prague community. Marionette Carving & Performance In-Person - August 2024 Automata: Online Course in 7 Modules - September 15, 2024 - April 28, 2025 Puppet Technology: Wooden Marionettes - September 2024 - March 2025

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🎭 Join the UNIMA Aotearoa New Zealand Artist Register!

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