Bridges Festival of Puppetry and Animation

Bridges Festival is a three day puppetry festival that happens at the beginning of March Break. Filled with exciting puppetry shows from around the world, award winning animated shorts, an exhibit about the art of puppetry from its origin to today. Bridges Festival aims to connect professional puppeteers from around the world and bridge cultures through one of the oldest art forms.
Bridges Festival’s mission is to ignite a reflection of the world in our audiences by connecting past and the future. We celebrate traditional forms of puppetry and the skills of the puppet designers and performers, while expanding the conversation of what is puppetry and animation and how it touches contemporary world.

Join us, gift an experience of discovery, joy and laughter through puppets to you and your loved ones. Start your family tradition this March and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Free – $35

Price varied depending on the event.

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Email: bridgesfestival@cranecreations.ca

Date: Saturday March 12, 2022 to Monday March 14, 2022

The activities this year include:

Live Puppet Shows:

• Bois: by Puzzle Theatre and presented by Maple Magic. A live 40 minute puppetry show for children 4+ on March 12th and 13th.
• A Brief History of Time: by Theatre du Renard. A live puppetry show about astrophysics and the mysteries of space. Best for audiences 12+. Playing March 12th.
• Interactive Treasure Adventure: An interactive online zoom show for families. Perfect for children 3 – 6 years. Playing March 12th and 13th.
• The Lords of Nowhere: by Theatre Nautilus. A monster is throwing a birthday party. Great for older kids, and lovers of the horror genre. Playing March 12th.

Recorded Shows (available throughout the festival):

• Animated Shorts Series: Watch some of the best Animated Short Films from around the world. This activity is great for all ages.
• Peperangan Bintang: by Actiontintoy Studio and presented at Arts Gallery of Mississauga. This filmed puppet show reimagines the classic sci-fi film, Star Wars, by George Lucas using traditional Malaysian shadow Puppets.

Discovery Series:

• Puppeteers Meet-Up: An online and in person meet up for artists and puppeteers (March 12 at 1pm)
• Industry Exploration: An online workshop for emerging artists interested in learning about the business of theatre in Canada. (March 14 at 1pm)

• Puppet Slam: An online revue style puppet show, with multiple performers showcasing their work. (March 13th at 8pm). Submissions are now open for artists with a short piece they would like to share in front of an audience. Tickets are available to watch the show as well.

45 minutes

Venue & Address

Multiple Venues, 210-2359 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga

Wheelchair accessible

Free Parking

Street Parking

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport