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“We incorporated Larrikin Puppets into our Design Technology and Drama units. The Year 1 students absolutely loved the puppet show and were completely engaged throughout it. The opportunity to learn how they work was fabulous.”
Puppeteers Brett Hansen and Elissa Jenkins and their cast of engaging characters provide high quality children’s entertainment and educational experiences for schools across Australia, including Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
Some of our school incursion options are listed below, and there is also a comprehensive Primary School Incursion Info Pack outlining all available options and curriculum links.
Our pricing is tailored to each school based on the type of show or workshop, location, audience size and scheduling requirements. For a clear quote and availability, please complete our Booking Enquiry Form and we will respond promptly.
Option 1: Puppet Show
Our puppet show is a colourful, interactive comedy variety performance for schools. It concludes with a segment explaining how the puppets work.
The performance runs for approximately 45 minutes, including the educational demonstration segment.
We offer our classic comedy variety show as well as themed and educational productions including: Marina’s Marine Adventure, Health & Wellbeing, Kindness & Anti-Bullying, Environmental Sustainability, Musical Christmas and Australia Day.
Browse the options and then complete our Booking Enquiry Form to discuss your preferred theme and receive a tailored quote.
What’s Included:
- Two professional puppeteers.
- 30 minute puppet show featuring songs, games, jokes and audience interaction.
- 5 minute “How the puppets work” demonstration.
- Set up and pack down of stage, props, puppets and sound equipment.
- Travel time to and from your venue.
- Rehearsal time prior to your event.
- High quality characters and puppetry.
To check availability and receive a personalised quote for your school, please complete our Booking Enquiry Form.
Option 2: Puppetry Performance Workshop
Our puppetry performance workshops are suitable for students from Prep to Year 6, as well as high school English, Drama and Film students.
Students explore design, performance and character creation while learning practical Muppet-style puppetry skills including lip sync, eye focus, movement and voice work. We provide up to 45 professional workshop puppets for hands on participation.
Maximum 50 students per workshop session.
Complete our Booking Enquiry Form to receive workshop pricing and availability tailored to your school.
Option 3: Sock Puppet Making Craft Workshop
The Sock Puppet Making Craft Workshop runs for 2 to 2.5 hours and includes an introduction puppet show, guided craft session and puppetry performance workshop.
Students construct a detailed sock puppet using prepared materials, then learn how to perform with both their own creation and our professional workshop puppets.
A minimum of 35 and maximum of 50 participants applies.
Bookings must be made at least 8 weeks in advance. A 50% deposit is required to secure the booking due to material preparation.
For full pricing details and availability, please complete our Booking Enquiry Form.
What’s Included:
- Two professional performers.
- Complete sock puppet craft kit materials.
- Use of 45 professional workshop puppets.
- Full workshop facilitation including performance training.
- Travel, set up and pack down.
- High quality characters and puppetry.
Risk Assessment:
Download the Sock Puppet Craft Workshop Risk Assessment.
Option 4: Poetry With Puppets – English Language Learning (Prep to Year 6)
Australian primary school classes (Prep to Year 6) can incorporate Poetry With Puppets live performances and workshops into their English curriculum.
For more information about this program, visit the Poetry With Puppets: English Language Learning page, or complete our Booking Enquiry Form to discuss pricing and availability.
