Ukwanda Puppets & Design Art Collective is a South African collective specializing in puppet design and performance. Founded in Cape Town, its members - Luyanda Nogodlwana, Siphokazi Mpofu, Sipho Ngxola, Craig Leo, Simon Dunckley, and Hansie Visagie - have worked on renowned productions such as Little Amal and War Horse under the leadership of Handspring Puppet Company. In 2024, Ukwanda won Best Puppetry Design at the Fleur du Cap Awards for Maxeke: This Work is Not for Yourselves. They are resident artists at the Centre for Humanities Research, University of the Western Cape.
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