Ishara puppet fest turns 16 this year, features eclectic performances from around the world - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Ishara puppet fest turns 16 this year, features eclectic performances from around the world

Indo Asian News Service | By
Feb 24, 2018 03:02 PM IST

The ongoing Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival is celebrating its 16th anniversary and features performers from various countries, who will perform unique genres of puppetry.

The ongoing Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival is celebrating its 16th anniversary this year. Visitors can look forward to an exciting list of performances. The shows bring to life the sheer beauty of puppets on stage. The festival starts on February 20 at India Habitat Centre and will end on February 27.

The shows will highlight traditional as well as modern forms of puppetry, and genres like rod and string puppetry.(Shutterstock)
The shows will highlight traditional as well as modern forms of puppetry, and genres like rod and string puppetry.(Shutterstock)

The shows will highlight traditional as well as modern forms of puppetry, and genres like rod and string puppetry. There will be shows that also feature dance, theatre, and music. The Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival is bigger and better this time around.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

There will be performers from Tunisia, Singapore, Thailand and Argentina, who will mesmerise audiences with their performances. “The journey has been positive and the festival has now spread over the world. Global artists are participating and we always select something different”, said Dadi D Pudumjee, founder of The Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust.

Since 2001, the Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust has supported and nurtured the annual Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival. From its humble beginnings, it has grown into the country’s leading established platform for Indian and international puppetry. Over 150 international puppetry companies have performed at the festival, including groups from the UK, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, Brazil, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Iran, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Japan, Afghanistan, Ireland, Australia, Switzerland and the US.

Follow @htlifeandstyle for more

Oscars 2024: From Nominees to Red Carpet Glam! Get Exclusive Coverage on HT. Click Here

Get more updates from Bollywood, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times. Nominees to Red Carpet Glam! Get Exclusive CoverageOscars 2024: on HT. click here

Get more updates from Bollywood, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times. Oscars 2024: Nominees to Red Carpet Glam! Get Exclusive Coverage on HT. Click Here

Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs. Oscars 2024: Nominees to Red Carpet Glam! Get Exclusive Coverage on HT. Click Here

Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On