HANDBENDI

Handbendi Brúðuleikhús

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Original productions and Innovative Puppetry from north-west Iceland


Handbendi is an award-winning puppetry company based in rural Northwest Iceland. We specialise in original productions for all ages, which tour internationally. All work is created at our remote studio, where we also operate year-round community outreach programs, international artist residency, and Hvammstangi International Puppetry Festival—Iceland’s only puppetry arts festival. Our work is inspired by our surroundings, centering on small, quiet worlds that often go unnoticed, highlighting the extraordinary within the ordinary. We use sustainable materials and enjoy working with found objects that have their own stories to tell.
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Theatrical Productions 

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PUPPET MAKING, workshops, AND CONSULTATION


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Youth Art Cluster

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Stúdíó Handbendi


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 FILM, TV, AND ANIMATED SHORTS​

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Artist Residency 


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Hvammstangi International Puppetry Festival

HIP FEST was launched in 2020. Each year the festival offers a selection of  puppetry theatre from around the world  for all ages, along with workshops, social gatherings and networking opportunities. HIP Fest was awarded the prize for Best Cultural Project from the regional development agency SSNV in 2020.  We are now preparing for our 5th edition, which will be held in June 2026. We cannot wait to welcome you to our small corner of the world.  For more information visit the festival website through the link above. 

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  • Home
  • About
  • Theatrical Productions
  • ​Puppet Making, Workshops, and Consultation
  • Youth Art Cluster
  • The Studio
  • Artist Residency
  • Film, TV, and Audio
  • Contact