National Puppetry Centres (CNMa)
CNMa-labelled structures constitute a national network of reference that contributes to the development and recognition of puppetry arts. They contribute to the renewal of artistic forms and aesthetics of puppetry.
The introduction in 2021 of the 13th label of creation dedicated to puppetry further reinforces the policy pursued by the Ministry of Culture in favour of this sector. The implementation of the National Higher Professional Actor Specialty Actor-Puppeteer Diploma issued by ESNAM and a budget strengthening plan undertaken since 2016 were the first milestones of this policy.
CNMa organizes its activities around two main missions: support for the creation and dissemination of puppet shows to a wide audience. These two missions go hand in hand with the development of an ambitious programme of professional training and public awareness of puppetry. In carrying out their missions, CNMa pay particular attention to diversity, particularly through the works presented, the accompanied artists and the audiences welcomed.
In September 2022, six CNMa across the country were certified. In the medium term, a dozen structures will benefit from this label.
The Jesuit Space
Rue de la Poste
64400 Oloron Sainte-Marie
Tel: 05 59 39 98 68
www.jeliote.hautbearn.fr
L'Hectare-Territoires vendômois
8, rue César de Vendôme
PO 80113
41106 Vendôme cedex
Tel: 02 54 89 44 00
www.lhectare.fr/
Le Mouffetard – Theatre of Puppetry
73 rue Mouffetard
75005 Paris
Tel: 01 84 79 44 44
www.lemouffetard.com
The Théâtre à la Coque
3 rue de la paix
56700 Hennebont
Tel: 02 97 85 09 36
www.theatrealacoque.fr
The Théâtre de Laval
34 rue de la Paix
CS71327 / 53013 Laval cedex
Tel: 02 43 49 86 30
www.letheatre.laval.fr
The Hourglass
The Hourglass/ Ifs
Square de Niederwern,
14123, Ifs
Tel: 02 31 82 72 72
Le Sablier/ Dives-sur-Mer
City Hall,
rue du Général de Gaulle,
14160 Dives-sur-Mer
Tel: 02 31 82 69 69
www.le-sablier.org