Behind the Scenes: The Ishara Puppet Festival
A look at the planning and partnerships that bring our annual international puppetry festival to the India Habitat Centre stage.
The complete schedule for the 21st Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival. We curate a diverse and exciting lineup each year, ensuring there is a spellbinding performance for every night of the festival.
The schedule of performances for our 20th festival, showcasing a packed lineup from around the globe. Our festival management includes careful curation and scheduling to create a seamless experience for attendees.
The "1 Day To Go!" announcement for our 21st festival. We build anticipation and drive ticket sales through a coordinated promotional campaign, a key part of our festival management services.
The countdown graphic for our 20th festival. This is an example of the marketing and promotional material we create to ensure a successful and well attended event.
A "Sold Out" notice for the popular 'Mamulengo de la Mancha' performance. Our effective curation and promotion regularly lead to sold out shows, demonstrating the high demand for our festival.
The 'Air Giants Circus' from Brazil was another sold out performance. We have a proven track record of selecting and promoting shows that captivate audiences and fill seats.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the talented artists and puppetry acts who make our festival a one of a kind experience. Collaboration with artists is at the heart of what we do.
Our sincere gratitude to one of our supporting partners, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura. We have extensive experience in building and maintaining partnerships with international cultural bodies.
Thank you to our supporting partner, Acción Cultural Española. These collaborations are essential for bringing world class Spanish performances to India.
We thank our supporting partners, the Department of Cultural Affairs, Chandigarh Administration, and Tagore Theatre. Our expertise includes managing festival logistics across multiple venues and cities.
About Announcements & Partnerships
Hosting an international festival involves far more than just staging performances. We coordinate with cultural bodies like the Istituto Italiano di Cultura and Acción Cultural Española to manage everything from artist logistics to technical riders, ensuring each production lands perfectly for our New Delhi audience.
For over twenty years, the Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust has acted as a bridge between Indian audiences and global puppetry traditions. Our work here highlights the logistical backbone of the annual festival held at the India Habitat Centre. Managing a lineup that spans countries like Spain, Brazil, Russia, and Korea requires precise coordination. We handle artist visa processes, the transport of museum-grade puppets, and technical setups that range from simple booth stages to complex lighting rigs.
Beyond the logistics, our partnerships are foundational. We collaborate with international institutes and local cultural departments to maintain the high standard our audience expects. These alliances allow us to bring niche, thought-provoking stories to the capital. Whether you see a sold-out notice or a countdown for our next festival, know that it represents months of outreach, planning, and dedication to keeping this art form alive. We are always looking for new collaborators who share our passion for storytelling.
Ishara Puppet Theatre
We are the Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust. For two decades, we have dedicated ourselves to connecting global puppetry traditions with local audiences in New Delhi. Our team manages every detail, from creative selection to complex technical logistics, to ensure our festival remains a premier cultural event.
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