"Their intricate and exciting work
with puppets excites me, and inspires
my own artistic practice...their work
​has a sense of magic and joy. "

Our Shows

Handbendi creates original puppetry productions which tour both nationally and internationally. Here are some of our productions which are available for national and international touring.

Tomten

Kúrudagur
Tomten is our flagship show adapted from the classic Swedish poem of the same name. 
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The production premiered as part of the Little Angel Theatre's FIRSTS Festival in London in 2014 before touring extensively. Take a peak. We'll be bringing this one back out soon. Works best in theatre spaces.

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Our best selling show for babies.  Kúrudagur  is also known as Duvet Day to our english speaking audiences.  This wonderful, and versatile,  production for the youngest of audiences
(0 - 3 years) tours globally and is the perfect addition to any festival. Our self contained, immersive set can travel to theatres, nurseries, libraries, and more. 

Engi

​Tröll
Engi, also known as Meadow, was developed at Little Angel Theatre in London where it premiered in 2015.  The production has toured across the UK and Iceland to critical acclaim. A versatile show for theatres, alternative spaces, and even the open air. Engi was recently awarded the prize for best puppetry animation at the 31st International Puppetry Festival Valise in Lomza Poland. 

Búkolla

When the family cow goes missing it is up to a young boy to find her. Iceland's favourite folk tale is an epic story of friendship featuring a magic cow, mischievous trolls, and beautifully handcrafted puppets. This 20 minute show tours to schools, libraries,theatres, barns, community halls, tents, living rooms...you get the idea. Each show is accompanied by a 1 hour puppet making class. 

Sæhjarta
Tröll is our most recent production.  Developed in Hvammstangi and inspired by local folklore, Tröll premiered at Samkomuhusið in Akureryri in February 2017. Having just finished an exhausitng international tour including a sell out run at the London Southbank Centre, Tröll is resting this year and will be available for booking from spring 2019.
​For end-on theatre spaces only.  
FORM

Our brand new show for babies and nursery aged children. Form is an immersive theatre experience with dance, puppetry, and music exploring shape, sound, and how we construct the world around us. Available for touring from autumn 2019.  You can see some of our work in progress here. 
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