Handspring Puppet Company
Latest News on Handspring Puppet Company:
Full Programme Set For Edinburgh International Festival 2025 (Mar 13, 2025)
Review: FAUSTUS IN AFRICA! at Baxter Flipside Theatre (Mar 10, 2025)
WAR HORSE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre (Mar 10, 2025)
Full Programme Set For Edinburgh International Festival 2025 (Mar 13, 2025)
Review: FAUSTUS IN AFRICA! at Baxter Flipside Theatre (Mar 10, 2025)
WAR HORSE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre (Mar 10, 2025)
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Puppetry
Handspring Puppet CompanyLife & Times of Michael K
Videos
TV: First Look at Andrew Veenstra, Albert Narracott and More in Highlights of WAR HORSE US Tour
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2013-01-08 15:41:35
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Birmingham Hippodrome Season - PHANTOM, LION KING and More!
by Stage Tube - 2012-12-04 07:52:54
STAGE TUBE: WAR HORSE's 'Joey' Visits Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
by Stage Tube - 2012-08-07 17:56:11
STAGE TUBE: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Holland Taylor and More at WAR HORSE's LA Opening
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-07-05 17:52:21
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes of WAR HORSE Tour in LA; Opens Tonight, 6/29!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-29 17:32:59
TV: 2011 Tony Awards Winners Circle - Handspring Puppet Company for WAR HORSE!
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-06-21 10:46:54
STAGE TUBE: Matt Doyle Takes You Behind the Scenes at WAR HORSE
by Lauren Wolman - 2011-03-19 10:01:31
News
Full Programme Set For Edinburgh International Festival 2025
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
Edinburgh International Festival will present a hand-picked selection of leading international and local artists in the world's Festival City, with 24 days of world-class opera, dance, music and theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
Edinburgh International Festival will present a hand-picked selection of leading international and local artists in the world's Festival City, with 24 days of world-class opera, dance, music and theatre.
Review: FAUSTUS IN AFRICA! at Baxter Flipside Theatre
by Michelle B Lewis - Mar 10, 2025
Three decades after its original premiere, William Kentridge and the renowned Handspring Puppet Company reunite to bring Faustus in Africa! back to life at The Baxter Theatre. This powerful reworking of their 1995 award-winning production is directed by Kentridge with Lara Foot as Associate Director.
by Michelle B Lewis - Mar 10, 2025
Three decades after its original premiere, William Kentridge and the renowned Handspring Puppet Company reunite to bring Faustus in Africa! back to life at The Baxter Theatre. This powerful reworking of their 1995 award-winning production is directed by Kentridge with Lara Foot as Associate Director.
WAR HORSE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025
The National Theatre's multi-award-winning production of War Horse will tour to Milton Keynes Theatre beginning next month. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025
The National Theatre's multi-award-winning production of War Horse will tour to Milton Keynes Theatre beginning next month. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
7th Annual SFX Festival to Play Wild Project This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025
wild project in association with Contemporary Performance will present the 7th Annual Special Effects Festival at wild project beginning next week. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025
wild project in association with Contemporary Performance will present the 7th Annual Special Effects Festival at wild project beginning next week. Learn more about the lineup here!
ArtsEmerson Presents THE LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2024
ArtsEmerson will present Life & Times of Michael K at the Emerson Paramount Center from January 31 – February 9, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2024
ArtsEmerson will present Life & Times of Michael K at the Emerson Paramount Center from January 31 – February 9, 2025.
Milton Keynes Theatre Announces Spring Season Lineup For 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2024
Milton Keynes Theatre has announced an exciting lineup ofnmusicals, plays and productions for its Spring 2025 lineup.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2024
Milton Keynes Theatre has announced an exciting lineup ofnmusicals, plays and productions for its Spring 2025 lineup.
Review: LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre And Handspring Puppet Company
by Andrew Child - Nov 22, 2024
If you have yet to see the work of Handspring Puppet Company, hurry to get tickets for Life & Times of Michael K in its limited run. No one to my knowledge is maneuvering puppets quite like these masters.
by Andrew Child - Nov 22, 2024
If you have yet to see the work of Handspring Puppet Company, hurry to get tickets for Life & Times of Michael K in its limited run. No one to my knowledge is maneuvering puppets quite like these masters.
Interview: Adrian Kohler’s Continually Bringing Life to the LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K
by Gil Kaan - Nov 21, 2024
Read our interview with Adrian Kohler of the LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K from The Tony Award-winning Handspring Puppet Company and the Baxter Theatre Centre.
by Gil Kaan - Nov 21, 2024
Read our interview with Adrian Kohler of the LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K from The Tony Award-winning Handspring Puppet Company and the Baxter Theatre Centre.
The Wallis Presents LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K From Handspring Puppet Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024
Handspring Puppet Company, known for War Horse and stole hearts with Little Amal, joins Cape Town's Baxter Theatre to transform Nobel Laureate J.M. Coetzee's 1983 Booker Prize-winning novel Life & Times of Michael K into theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024
Handspring Puppet Company, known for War Horse and stole hearts with Little Amal, joins Cape Town's Baxter Theatre to transform Nobel Laureate J.M. Coetzee's 1983 Booker Prize-winning novel Life & Times of Michael K into theatre.
Review: WAR HORSE, The Lowry
by Sarah OHara - Sep 25, 2024
More than 17 years since its onstage premiere, The National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse is providing yet another unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences on its current UK and Ireland tour.
by Sarah OHara - Sep 25, 2024
More than 17 years since its onstage premiere, The National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse is providing yet another unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences on its current UK and Ireland tour.
Photos: WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour Holds Press Performance
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024
War Horse held its press performances for the UK & Ireland tour at The Lowry, in Salford yesterday. Those in attendance included author Michael Morpurgo, Coronation Street stars Peter Ash, Michael Le Vell, Jane Hazlegrove and more. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024
War Horse held its press performances for the UK & Ireland tour at The Lowry, in Salford yesterday. Those in attendance included author Michael Morpurgo, Coronation Street stars Peter Ash, Michael Le Vell, Jane Hazlegrove and more. Check out photos here!
Photos: UK and Ireland Tour of WAR HORSE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024
Brand new production photos have been released for the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel. This all-new production is now touring the UK and Ireland, currently playing at the New Wimbledon Theatre, with a press performance on Sunday 22 September at The Lowry in Salford.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024
Brand new production photos have been released for the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel. This all-new production is now touring the UK and Ireland, currently playing at the New Wimbledon Theatre, with a press performance on Sunday 22 September at The Lowry in Salford.
Videos: Behind the Scenes of the WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024
The all-new UK and Ireland tour of War Horse is officially underway. The acclaimed production returns with life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage. Check out all new videos going behind the scenes and inside rehearsal here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024
The all-new UK and Ireland tour of War Horse is officially underway. The acclaimed production returns with life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage. Check out all new videos going behind the scenes and inside rehearsal here!
Photos: WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024
Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, which begins its major UK and Ireland tour on 5 September 2024 at the New Wimbledon Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024
Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, which begins its major UK and Ireland tour on 5 September 2024 at the New Wimbledon Theatre.
WAR HORSE is Coming to The Theatre Royal, Glasgow in 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024
WAR HORSE will run at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow in Spring 2025. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024
WAR HORSE will run at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow in Spring 2025. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
National Theatre's Touring Production of WAR HORSE to be Presented at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024
The National Theatre's WAR HORSE, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, embarks on a major UK and Ireland tour and will play at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024
The National Theatre's WAR HORSE, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, embarks on a major UK and Ireland tour and will play at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2024
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2024
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
PRISON DANCER and More Set For ArtsEmerson's 2024/25 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024
ArtsEmerson has announced its 2024/25 Season, featuring nine live stage events. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024
ArtsEmerson has announced its 2024/25 Season, featuring nine live stage events. Learn more about the lineup here!
A TUPPERWARE OF ASHES, THE OTHER PLACE, and More Set For the National Theatre's Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
The National Theatre has announced two new productions for its South Bank stages this autumn: the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre, and a new play by Alexander Zeldin inspired by Antigone called The Other Place in the Lyttelton theatre.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
The National Theatre has announced two new productions for its South Bank stages this autumn: the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre, and a new play by Alexander Zeldin inspired by Antigone called The Other Place in the Lyttelton theatre.
2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2024
Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been. Check out the full list of nominees here for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 season!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2024
Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been. Check out the full list of nominees here for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 season!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Handspring Puppet Company been nominated for?
and Outstanding Puppetry (Drama Desk Awards) for Life & Times of Michael K.
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