International Puppet Festival in Jerusalem

The International Puppet Festival is produced annually by the Train Theater and takes place during the month of August. Now is celebrating its 25th edition. The Festival offers a range of performances for children and adults, from contemporary and traditional puppet theater to object and character theater, from local and international companies.

Since its creation, the Festival has hosted many well-known artists from the world of puppet theater from Israel and around the world, gaining international acclaim. The aim of the festival is to promote the contemporary puppet theater vernacular with an emphasis on a personal, modern, high-quality theatrical language in all its component parts. The Train Theater produces original performances for children, and during the festival presents shows for a wide age range, from toddlers to adult audiences.