--- title: "International Puppet Theatre Shows in Delhi | Ishara Trust" description: "Experience global storytelling with our international puppet theatre showcases in Delhi. From string puppets to shadow play, explore unique performances for all ages." canonical: https://mytribe.in/isharapuppet/puppet-festival-curation-management/a-world-on-strings-international-showcases last_updated: 2025-09-23 --- # International Puppet Theatre Performances Tribe Verified · Two decades of global puppetry performance. By [Ishara Puppet Theatre](https://mytribe.in/isharapuppet) · Events curated at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi · ₹350 Per Person (estimate) Part of [Puppet Festival Curation & Management](https://mytribe.in/isharapuppet/puppet-festival-curation-management). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/isharapuppet/puppet-festival-curation-management/gallery) Experience stories from Brazil to Korea, told through the timeless art of puppetry. Our international showcases bring world-renowned artists to Delhi, blending tradition with modern storytelling. ## Photos and videos - ![A puppeteer from Italy's Compagnia La Fabiola masterfully handles the strings of a character from 'Pay Attention to Those Two'. This string puppet performance is a hilarious musical adventure about friendship and self discovery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61268a42-05eb-43c7-8956-cd54a03101be) - ![A scene from 'Pay Attention to Those Two', where a lazy dog puppet is encouraged to perform a trick. This Italian show uses classic marionette techniques to tell a heartwarming and funny story for all ages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0157dbd-a2e1-4eb6-b10a-2351d1acb095) - [Video: The stage is set for 'Volar Volar (To Fly)', a beautiful and thought provoking journey from Mexico. This wide shot captures the audience's anticipation before Greta the puppet begins her musical adventure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aad5b1c2-7403-4302-834c-d37b8d1a827d) - ![Puppeteers from Mexico's Lormiga Títeres animate characters in 'Volar Volar'. The show encourages children and adults to observe and question their surroundings, blending entertainment with enlightenment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b16f200-96b5-4f08-bf64-69d293eab516) - ![Two glove puppets from Taiwan's 'Hiss & Arf' in a comical standoff. This wordless performance uses traditional Taiwanese puppetry to explore the classic, humorous rivalry between cats and dogs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f3d941b-e1b5-4878-a598-74f78473fe2d) - ![A puppeteer from 'Puppet On The Workbench' interacts closely with his creations for 'Hiss & Arf'. The show is a testament to how much emotion and narrative can be conveyed through pure skill and wit, without a single word.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d602488-da76-4ac0-9e4e-07cfa6a4e434) - ![A beautifully adorned traditional string puppet from Sri Lanka, showcasing the nation's rich cultural heritage. This performance is a visual spectacle of dance and music passed down through generations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6bd37643-b228-43ca-814f-87e25f4caf09) - ![Two male puppets in traditional Sri Lankan attire perform a dance. The show is a vibrant homage to the country's past and present, featuring a variety of characters from folklore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b837fa9-7b64-40be-a0b9-5317f2307243) - ![A scene from 'Petrushka', Russia's most famous traditional puppet show. This slapstick performance, marking 400 years of tradition, features the cheeky hero in a series of comic vignettes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e3c82e5-ebe7-405d-a1e3-fbcaa5d4447f) - ![The cast of Russia's 'Petrushka' engages with the audience. The show is filled with colorful characters and foot tapping music, ensuring a delightful experience for both children and adults.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e1b40b50-92ec-4128-b408-94896745cd77) - ![Two intricately crafted puppets from Brazil's 'Mamulengo de la Mancha'. This witty show blends the story of Don Quixote with the popular culture of the Brazilian Northeast in a rollicking performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46fb4db5-c5d2-4426-9b5a-4faa7a5720be) - ![A moment of shadow play from 'Mamulengo de la Mancha'. The performance uses a mix of puppetry styles to tell its satirical story of adventure and cultural collision.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71bc7db9-acd5-43f4-8fbe-28ff92145775) - ![A character from Korea's 'Hong Dongji & Isimi' comes to life. This slapstick show follows a happy go lucky hero who uses his wits and funky dance moves to defeat a monster and a corrupt magistrate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1a25c6c-cddb-481d-bb3d-64537a97b0d0) - ![A musician plays a traditional Korean instrument alongside the puppet stage for 'Hong Dongji & Isimi'. Live music is an integral part of many of our curated performances, enhancing the theatrical experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12f06552-30ca-451b-b47c-36cb70ccdee8) - ![Dancers perform a graceful ballet sequence during the 'Air Giants Circus' from Brazil. Our festival programming often includes mixed media performances, combining puppetry with dance, music, and acrobatics.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/07094fe4-130c-4a5f-bc82-4536ad0fc4f6) - ![Performers operate giant inflatable kangaroo puppets in the 'Air Giants Circus'. This spectacular show from Brazil proves that puppetry can be a large scale, high energy circus event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e0d7ce5-1291-431d-a9f8-fdd51d52eb70) - ![A scene from 'Penguin in my Pocket' from the USA, featuring a penguin and monkey puppet. This show uses marionettes and rod puppets to tell a globetrotting adventure story about the importance of imagination.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f51e44f1-be1e-418a-906b-88afe99660a2) - ![An audience member is invited on stage to participate in 'Penguin in my Pocket'. We select many shows that are interactive, making the audience a part of the story and creating a fun, inclusive environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ec628ad-a49f-4e5e-913b-5d19e2b26082) - ![A puppeteer from France holds a carved wooden puppet from the show 'Wings & Roots'. Based on a timeless tale, this evocative performance uses beautiful, artistic puppets to explore themes of peace and humanity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2da9a7c8-2660-4248-a44b-6de6154ace83) - ![The stage setup for 'Wings & Roots', featuring abstract, colorful banners. The show's design blends natural materials with artistic elements to create a visually stunning and emotionally resonant experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6724f0f1-46b2-4d31-8751-171076c729ce) - ![A magical moment from Poland's 'Sea of Possibilities'. This uplifting show uses a combination of puppets, objects, music, and live film projections to explore themes of creativity and potential.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80a6a915-5430-4687-80ca-7fe44d2923e3) - ![The puppeteers of 'Sea of Possibilities' interact with their creations in front of an engaged audience. The performance is designed to empower audiences of all ages to discover the unknown.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3999e6b-e1f3-45e1-bd8c-718e77a9b6a1) - ![A close up of a character from the Italian cabaret show 'Jukebox'. This high energy performance features fancy dolls, colorful costumes, and surreal characters singing along to reinvented musical classics.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7beb3ade-da08-4b20-a341-cbf253ac29de) - ![A glamorous puppet takes the stage in 'Jukebox'. The show is a perfect example of how we curate performances that are inventive, fun, and appeal to the whole family's sense of humor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c97e1790-a33d-4409-9b0e-31fe86a6a029) - ![A scene from 'Io, Pulcinella', a tribute to Italy's most celebrated puppet character. This musical performance is a playful homage to four centuries of Neapolitan culture and tradition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e10246c4-f9fe-41b0-9516-363158b0e542) - ![The puppeteer of 'Io, Pulcinella' brings the main character into the audience. This interactive moment shows how we bridge the gap between performer and spectator, making the theatre experience more personal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d79f0b6-714c-40ac-a217-68824e4e75a7) - ![A puppeteer masterfully manipulates two hand puppets in 'Life (VIDA)' from Spain. The show is a captivating, non verbal performance where two hands transform into a series of tender and playful characters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dd66ea5a-feaf-45b0-83bd-62d6b5ff2a31) - ![A performer from Korea's 'Puppet Fantasy' gracefully manipulates butterfly puppets. This show brings the country's rich cultural heritage to life through a beautiful blend of puppetry, music, and dance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac4b2e17-3fde-4f05-a359-015b23cae900) - ![The stage for 'Dragon and the Devil' from Hungary, a show based on traditional folktales. We seek out performances that revive and celebrate unique cultural traditions for a modern audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9f92629-f490-45b5-84cf-3c9cab46c3c3) - ![A puppeteer performs with a traditional Dutch hand puppet in 'Katrijn & The Crown of King William Alexander'. This show is a unique and interactive celebration of Dutch culture, full of colorful characters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dde269b3-d5cd-46e2-825f-19b79d46a6ff) - ![A beautifully crafted marionette from Italy's 'Il Fil'armonico'. This non verbal performance uses a series of poetic vignettes and relatable puppet characters to tell a universal story about life and love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2116da8e-2bfc-4f93-952d-ded458d8096a) ## About A World on Strings: International Showcases Puppetry does not need a common language to connect us. When we select acts from Italy, Taiwan, or Mexico, we are not just presenting a show; we are opening a door to different cultural rhythms. Whether it is the slapstick humour of a Russian performer or the intricate string work from a Sri Lankan master, you will find these stories speak directly to your emotions without needing a single spoken word. The global puppet community is vast, and our mission is to bring the very best of it to Delhi. Every year, we handpick troupes from diverse countries, inviting them to the India Habitat Centre to share their unique techniques. You will experience a mix of disciplines on our stage. We feature traditional glove puppetry from Taiwan that focuses on sharp wit, delicate string marionettes from Sri Lanka that demand immense physical control, and contemporary shadow play from Brazil that pushes the boundaries of light and narrative. These performances are designed to engage both the intellect and the heart. Do not mistake these for simple children's entertainment. While kids are captivated by the colours and movement, adults find depth in the satire, the philosophy, and the complex mechanics behind every gesture. We prioritise shows that cross linguistic barriers, using music, physical comedy, and visual storytelling to ensure the narrative is understood by everyone in the audience. If you are planning to attend, our festival takes place annually between February and March. Seating is on a first-come basis, and we provide detailed age-appropriateness tags for every act to help you choose the right session for your group. ## About Ishara Puppet Theatre We are The Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust. For over twenty years, we have turned our stage into a meeting point for puppet artists from across the globe, believing that a story well-told connects us all. We select every act to spark wonder, bringing you everything from surreal Italian theatre to the rich, textile-heavy narratives of our own traditions. 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