A wealth of delights for the imagination.
The Guardian
Current Programme
Autumn Animation Season
We are bringing independent animated films to audiences from Shetland to Dumfries between September and December 2026
Latest News
International Visual Theatre Residency Artists and New Commission
Announcing a bold new suite of artistically ambitious work which will invest in the quality of Scottish visual theatre.
About Manipulate Arts
The mission of Manipulate Arts is to champion, develop and present brilliant animated film, puppetry and visual theatre in Scotland and internationally. We offer creative experiences for audiences of all ages, through which everyone can discover the range and magic of these highly visual art forms, with their power to bring people together through creativity. Manipulate Arts is a home for all artists working with objects, puppets, animated forms and the human body to explore new ideas and develop practice.
Across Scotland and Beyond
We are based in Edinburgh but represent audiences and artists across Scotland and we work nationwide to bring creative activities to communities across the country. Our work is rooted in strong partnerships both within and outside of the arts, from the Outer Hebrides to the borders and around the world. We collaborate with international partners to ensure cross-cultural collaboration around our highly visual artforms.
