The puppet troupe Wel Ya Wel was founded in 2004 by Walid M. Badr
Non governmental artists group

History :

In 2004, a troupe of enthusiastic puppeteers - under the leadership of the Egyptian young professional Specialist and Director Mr. Walid Badr - has founded Wel Ya Wel workshop to produce bunch of children educational programs using the marionette animal and characters puppets, entering the field of big human puppets shows also; especially designed for children and for the presentation of TV shows.

Over the past two years, Wel Ya Wel troupe created and performed the educational marionette show of Goha we Fatora.

Objectives:

“Wel Ya Wel” Productions of Marionette Theatre and video shows aim to mix the education with fun for children.

Our imaginative Educational Programme works on:
- Developing children's creativity and imagination
- Spreading awareness on issues concerning children's health
- Using drama as an educational tool
- Preserving the environment
- Concentrating on the universal language of musical drama (e.g. opera or operettas)

Fields of work :

- Producing and performing puppet shows for children.
- Producing and performing children's television programs that include a human cast and puppets.
- Creating a wide range of puppets (marionette, glove, and masks or whole body).
- Working as puppeteers in various plays and television programs.
- Conducting workshops for puppeteer and voice training.
- Participating in festivals and events.

Sponsorship:

•  Individual financial funds
•  Private agencies and cultural centers are most welcomed for future offers

Portable marionette theatre:

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