Patrick Martel

Patrick Martel

With a solid career in theatre and television, he has taken part in numerous productions throughout his career. He has designed many touring theatre productions and television series, most featuring various puppet styles. He specialised in the art of Bunraku under the guidance of renowned Japanese masters. His talent has led him to collaborate with leading companies such as Cirque Éloize and Cirque du Soleil, and he is currently working on his third project with Kid Koala. In 2004, he received recognition for his puppet design in the play À nous deux!. He currently teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in contemporary puppet theatre at the University of Quebec in Montreal, where he is originally from.

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