Social String Puppetry
Social String Puppetry
Thespianz Foundation’s Social String Puppetry performances creatively address pressing social issues through engaging storytelling.
Their vibrant festivals bring communities together, blending tradition with awareness to inspire positive change.
The 2nd Pakistan String Puppetry festival is Pakistan’s biggest city-wide String Puppetry Festival with more than 300 performances for 30,000 viewers held from October to January in Karachi, Pakistan. It is organized by Thespianz Theatre. The festival began in October 2016. The festival endeavors to charm audiences, raise awareness and urges the rejection of extremism and violence.
The first festival began on 25 October 2016 with the aim to heal the Karachi city through 300 various string puppetry performances in 79 schools, colleges, and universities. Three plays were presented: Jheel Saiful Malook, Sindbad, and one promoting harmony between the four provinces. The performances attracted a diverse audience, including celebrities and members of the media.
