Handspring Puppet Company Tickets

Hands​​pring Puppet Company, founded in 1981 in Cape Town, brings together puppet theatre, fine art, and live performance. Co-founded by Adrian Kohler and Basil Jones, and joined by Jill Joubert and Jon Weinberg, the company is renowned for its breath-enabled life-size puppets and collaborative storytelling. Their work blends traditional puppetry with contemporary theatre influences, including Bunraku and African performance traditions, emphasizing the puppets’ breath and a collective, “group mind” on stage.

The company’s most celebrated production, War Horse, created in collaboration with the National Theatre, features iconic life-size horses and has earned international acclaim, including Olivier and Tony recognitions and a Special Tony Award in 2011. Handspring continues to expand its global reach through the Handspring Trust, museum collaborations, and educational initiatives that inspire audiences of all ages.

As Handspring Puppet Company gears up for a 2025 War Horse UK tour, audiences can expect the same immersive puppetry and powerful storytelling that have defined their work for decades. The tour will visit multiple venues across England, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, with notable legs in Leeds, Edinburgh, and Norwich. For fans and curious travelers alike, this is a chance to see how breath, light, and movement fuse to create a living theatre experience. Secure your seats with Gold Coast Tickets and explore the company’s ongoing education and outreach through the Handspring Trust, which supports innovative puppet art worldwide.

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