About The Event
It’s time for another magical journey! Welcome to the 21st edition of the Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival; which offers you a multicultural experience that is both exciting & breath-taking. Once again the festival has curated for the entire family a line-up of fabulous shows, breath-taking performances & live entertainment like never before.
So save the dates on your calendar right now! One of the most anticipated festivals in the country, from the 21 st February to the 2 nd March 2025 the festival will be held at The India Habitat Centre.
With each new edition, only the most talented puppeteers & performers in India & around the world take to the stage to perform. Those attending the 21 st edition can anticipate a one of a kind experience with the unique array of talented artists & performers. From India to Italy, Mexico to Turkey, Russia to Poland & more – the festival honours both the love of storytelling & the diversity of cultures.
The Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival was founded in 2001 by award winning puppeteer Dadi D. Pudumjee. Since then it has achieved widespread recognition, being one of the most relevant festivals of its kind & matured into one of Asia’s largest puppetry events. Over a 100+ puppeteers, artists & performers from India & across the globe have used the festival as a stage to perform.
Produced by Teamwork Art, thousands of visitors support & visit the festival each year. It’s the only place where audiences can experience traditional to modern forms of puppetry - complimented with performances with dance, theatre, music & more.
The Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival is largely supported by the Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust. Corporate houses, organisations, media entities & individual donors are welcome to partner & help promote this festival & art form. Donations made to the Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust qualify for exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
