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Amal, whose name means Hope in Arabic, is from just outside Aleppo in Syria.

Neigh-sayers said it wouldn’t return to the stage, but how wrong they were! The theatre production of War Horse is touring the UK from this year.

Writer-director Lara Foot on why puppetry was the best way to tell the tale of a man living in apartheid-era South Africa.

A stage adaptation of J.M. Coetzee’s novel “Life & Times of Michael K,” about a man’s struggles during a fictional South African conflict, includes actors alongside a puppet version of Michael K.

“Little Amal” is a 12-foot-tall puppet representing a 10-year-old Syrian refugee. San Diego is the last leg of her U.S. tour to bring attention to the refugee crisis in many parts of the world.

Highlights from The Hill, USA Today, The Guardian and others.

Little Amal's journey across the U.S. is putting attention on the refugee crisis.

Explore the highly anticipated 2023-2024 season at St. Ann's Warehouse. Discover the dates, venues, and exciting lineup of shows coming to this renowned theater. Don't miss out on the unforgettable performances that await!

The art project will visit Detroit, Ann Arbor, Ferndale, Dearborn, and Flint in a series of free events

Amal walks through a sea of emergency blankets. A river of shoes appears, carrying the stories of millions of children on the move, who seek safety within and across borders. Amal brings them to the feet of U.S. Representatives. Little Amal is the internationally celebrated 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl at the […]