The South African representatives at this year’s Design Indaba ended the conference with a bang and presented quality work that South Africans could be proud of. Two companies working with puppets; The Handspring Puppet Company, and the controversial ZA News, showcased innovative work in adult puppeteering.
The Handspring Puppet Company presented the puppets that they created for the incredibly successful West End London play entitled “Warhorse”.

For “Warhorse” the Handspring Puppet Company created life size horses that could easily be manipulated by three puppeteers. The Company managed to created cane horses whose movements are so life-like, that it has to be seen to be believed. Watch the trailer to “Warhorse” here and interviews with the creators here.

ZA News headed by the legendary political satirist Zapiro was next. No stranger to controversy, Zapiro and co-creator Thierry Cassuto are the driving forces behind a satirical political show entitled ZA News.

Featuring all our favourite South African political characters and the satirical gold mine that is South African politics, the show makes for a highly entertaining adult entertainment.

Have a look at the at the full list of speakers at this year’s Design Indaba .