String puppetry

As one of the oldest performing arts traditions in the world, string puppetry has often provided a medium for social commentary through culturally relevant and relatable stories. Thespianz Foundation has worked over the past decade to revitalize string puppetry, incorporating new themes of tolerance, diversity, and resilience into the old folklore.

first festival

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.

Second Festival

The second Pakistan String Puppetry Festival by Thespianz Theatre began on January 14 and till July 31, 2019. With 330 puppet shows, the event considered to be the longest festival held in Pakistan, to date. The festival was held at 11 areas in Karachi.

​Discussions follow every performance, allowing audience members to share what they learned during the performance, and inquire about other themes. Amjad connected with the Thespianz artists, and told them “It’s been an awesome day in my life after many years, and I cannot forget this day in my whole life.”

Pakistan string puppetry festival

The 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