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Handspring Puppet Company was founded in 1981 by four graduates of the Michaelis School of Fine Art in Cape Town South Africa. Two of the co-founders Adrian Kohler and Basil Jones continue to run the company. Originally they created shows for children and thereafter works for adult audiences.
Arguably one of the greatest puppetry companies in the world Handspring has since collaborated with a succession of innovative South Africa directors including Malcolm Purkey Barney Simon and artist William Kentridge.Apart from seasons throughout theatres across South Africa Handspring has been presented at many international festivals including Edinburgh the Avignon Festival the Next Wave Festival at BAM in New York The African Odyssey Festival at the Kennedy Centre in Washington Theatre d' Automne in Paris Theatre der Welt in Germany as well as in Hong Kong Singapore Adelaide Zurich and Bogota.The company provides an artistic home and professional base for a core group of performers designers theatre artists and technicians who collaborate with them on a project basis.
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Handspring Puppet Company Appearance Fee & Speaker Booking Contact Info
Looking to book Handspring Puppet Company for your next event? As a Basil Jones and Adrian Kohler of Handspring Puppet Company bring the emotional complexity of animals to the stage with their life-size puppets., Handspring Puppet Company brings a powerful story and engaging presence to corporate events, conferences, leadership programs, charity galas, and special appearances. The speaking fee for Handspring Puppet Company typically falls within the Available Upon Request range, depending on factors such as event location, type, and duration. Speaker Booking Agency offers transparent pricing and will provide a detailed quote tailored to your event needs. To check availability, request a quote, or learn more about booking Handspring Puppet Company, contact Speaker Booking Agency at 888-752-5831 or submit a booking request.