Frequently Asked Questions

WHO CREATED THE HERDS?

THE HERDS is created by The Walk Productions. Fearlessly blending politics and performance, The Walk Productions turns urgent global crises into unforgettable public art, empowering citizens to join at the heart of the creation. The Walk Productions is led by Artistic Director Amir Nizar Zuabi and Executive Producer Sarah Loader and was founded by producers David Lan and Tracey Seaward.

Their award-winning work - including The Herds and Little Amal - has been experienced by more than 2 million people in 26 countries across five continents. Their future work includes And still no mercy, Return of the Buffalo and Elders.

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DOES THE HERDS WORK WITH CLIMATE EXPERTS?

We created THE HERDS in partnership with international and grassroots climate and environmental organisations and ambassadors who helped us shape our work from its earliest stages, including with world-leading scientists, zoologists, re-wilding conservationists, and climate activists.

HOW IS THE HERDS SUSTAINABLE?

THE HERDS sustainability practices are designed in partnership with Hope Solutions and Renew Culture: Theatre Green Book. Sustainability has been considered in all areas of production, not only in the design of the animals but extending to the transport, production and digital methodology.

WHAT DO THE PUPPETS LOOK LIKE?

The animal puppets for THE HERDS convey the ferocity and beauty of nature - proud, elegant, highly alarmed but intensely graceful. Each puppet is crafted from renewable and recyclable materials that are easily available in each territory.

Beginning with elephants, giraffes, gorillas, kudu, lions and vervet monkeys in Central Africa, new species joined as they migrated north, including wolves and deer in central Europe and moose and reindeer in Scandinavia.

THE HERDS puppets are designed in South Africa by Ukwanda Puppets NPO (Luyanda Nogodlwana, Siphokazi Mpofu, Sipho Ngxola), Craig Leo, Simon Dunckley, Hansie Visagie, Tundra Dunckley and Amir Nizar Zuabi.

How can I participate?

There are many ways to get involved! You can take action with our climate partners, or even make your own puppet at home using our easy guide. For more details, visit our GET INVOLVED page.

ARE THERE ANY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE HERDS?

Yes, we have a dedicated education resource package for THE HERDS. Visit our EDUCATION PAGE for more details.

WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF THE HERDS?

THE HERDS sets out to ask: can a beautiful work of art cause people to face the urgency of the climate crisis, think differently, move out of the way to make space for the wildness of nature, and ultimately, to care.

THE HERDS demonstrated the transformative impact of participation. 1000+ participants and 400+ artists have come together to make THE HERDS happen since 2025. More than 60 events have been created so far across 26 cities, reaching more than 100,000 people in person and an estimated 68 million online. An estimated 1.2 billion media impressions have accumulated across 80 countries.

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