Once again, the Fair is committed to creating spaces for reflection, debate, and presentations around the puppetry sector, while promoting networking among professionals. A meeting point for professionals in the field, creative entities, promoters, or specialists connected to this artistic sector, aimed at spreading awareness and building community.
ARTISTIC RESIDENCY
El Silencio Blanco
The Fair is hosting the residency of the Chilean company Silencio Blanco, supporting the creation of their new show Cabeza de elefante (Elephant Head).
El Silencio Blanco
| THURSDAY, MAY 1 |
JURY MEETING
The Fair's team provides working guidelines and instructions for the Drac d’Or Awards. Around 40 individuals – including directors and programmers from various festivals and fairs – make up this jury.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
A round of presentations by national festivals attending the 36th Puppet Fair.
A round of presentations by international festivals attending the 36th Puppet Fair.
Schedule: 4 pm to 5 pm
Place: La Llotja. Leandre Cristòfol Room
Registration: Accreditation and prior registration required
Audience: Professional
INSCRIPTION STANDS
The Fair aims to give visibility to all the companies that submitted their shows for the 36th Puppet Fair but were not selected for the final program, offering them a space to present their work and projects to accredited professionals.Schedule: 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Place: La Llotja. Martina Castells Room
Registration: Accreditation and prior registration required
Audience: Professional
| FRIDAY MAY 2 |
TTPFORMA: ROUND TABLE
At a time when performing arts are becoming a vital space for reflection and social transformation, how can we ensure our artistic proposals are inclusive, equitable, and respectful? This round table aims to open a space for critical and constructive reflection on how to “spin fine” in creation and production processes, considering gender perspective, racial, cultural, and functional diversity, as well as the inclusion of vulnerable groups.
With the participation of professionals from the sector, we will share experiences, dilemmas, and best practices that can help us move toward a more representative and responsible performing arts landscape. An open and honest conversation, aimed at companies, artists, programmers, and distributors who wish to contribute to a more diverse and just scene.
Schedule: 10:00 to 11:30 am
Place: La Llotja. Main Foyer
Registration: Accreditation and pre-registration required
Audience: Professionals
Co-organized with TTP
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Apropa Cultura
Apropa Cultura is an initiative created in 2006 that facilitates access to culture for people in vulnerable situations. Through a network of cultural programmers — including theatres, auditoriums, festivals, and museums — it offers access to regular programming and organizes training sessions to foster dialogue between the social and cultural sectors. Thanks to the support of social organizations, institutions, and patrons, Apropa Cultura promotes social inclusion and the universal right to culture.
Cia. Agrupación Sr. Serrano – New Production
The company will present its upcoming creation Historia de l’Amor.Founded in Barcelona in 2006 by Àlex Serrano, Agrupación Sr. Serrano is known for its innovative theatre, blending live video, scale models, text, performance, and sound to explore contemporary issues and the complexity of human experience. Through creativity and critical thinking, the company seeks to inspire and empower future citizens. It is committed to diversity, inclusion, and social progress, aiming to transform society through performing arts and creative collaboration.
International Exchange Project – Casteliers Festival & Lleida Puppet Fair
The Puppet Fair will present this new project co-organized with Montreal’s Casteliers Festival. A creative exchange between Quebec and Catalonia, the project is intended to foster cultural collaboration. This presentation will provide information about application deadlines, project requirements, and how to participate.
La Mercantil – New Production
The artistic team of La Mercantil (Balaguer) will present Artiga, their latest production where the object becomes the central element.La Sala Mercantil is an independent, private performing arts space that aims to become a contemporary venue open to all. It offers a regular program, produces its own shows, and hosts cultural and educational activities within the performing arts world.
Book Presentation by Paco Paricio – Los Titiriteros de Binéfar
Aragonese artist Paco Paricio, founder of Los Titiriteros de Binéfar, will present his latest published books:-
Los secretos del titiritero (o cómo mover un Polichinela)
A richly illustrated book revealing the secrets of puppeteering, aimed at those interested in the ancient (even millennia-old) art of popular puppetry. -
La vida extraordinaria de Polichinela
This book recounts the history of Polichinela, a central figure in European puppet traditions, exploring his evolution and cultural impact.
Place: La Llotja. Leandre Cristòfol Room
Registration: Accreditation and pre-registration required
Audience: Professionals
Schedule: 1:15 to 2:15 pm
Place: La Llotja. Martina Castells Room
Registration: Accreditation and pre-registration required
Audience: Professionals
Co-organized with TTP
| SUNDAY, MAY 4 |
STTRIPTEASE DOS LLOPS BY ENGRUNA TEATRE
We'll uncover the creation process behind the show, exploring what lies beneath the surface — different working methods, creative insights, and the choices that shape the production.
The company will guide us through this open conversation, sparking dialogue, reflection, and exchange about production processes in family-oriented performances. It’s a fun, practical, and effective way for both artists and attendees to learn and grow together.
Show schedule: 12:30 to 1:15 pm
sTTriPtease discussion schedule: 1:15 to 2:00 pm
Place: Teatre Escorxador. Room 2
Audience: Professionals and family audience
