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Established in 2012, award-winning Larrikin Puppets performs colourful and exciting puppet shows, songs and stories for stage and screen. Highly entertaining and captivating, Larrikin Puppets’ fast-paced, feel-good puppetry celebrates fun, kindness and diversity while nurturing child development. Through live, on-screen, audio and print productions, children are encouraged to listen, learn, read, talk, dance, sing and play along.
Brett Hansen is Larrikin Puppets' founder, principal puppeteer and musician and Elissa Jenkins is artistic director, puppeteer and human host. We provide puppetry arts experiences for children that are engaging and educational, with a focus on humanities, arts and social sciences.
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Our Productions: From Stage to Screen
Live, Larrikin Puppets creates interactive pop-up shows, theatre productions and puppetry workshops for children, families, schools, theatres, and communities. Our hilarious award-winning Kids Comedy Puppet Show is a hit at schools, libraries and festivals, as well as local and international events. Marina’s Marine Adventure and its accompanying children’s book brings marine wonder to life through puppetry at schools, libraries, and theatres. Our large-scale theatre production Zietta and the Little Larrikins explores culture, connection and creativity through puppetry, music and interactive play, and is ready to tour major theatres across Queensland and nationally in 2027 and 2028.
On screen, Little Larrikins Learning is an ad-free, on-demand video subscription service for kids, families and teachers exploring Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) through fun, musical puppet adventures. Yompers is our original children’s TV series exploring social connection, community and creativity – currently being pitched to broadcasters.
Through music and audio, Larrikin Puppets turns listening into an adventure. Our original songs, playful nursery rhymes and music from our multicultural stage productions invite children to sing, dance and join in, while the Little Larrikins Podcast adds jokes, stories, learning, puppet fun and activities for kids, families, homeschoolers and classrooms. Made for homes, classrooms, early learning environments and long car rides, Larrikin Puppets’ music and podcast bring plenty of larrikin fun to little listeners … and the grown-ups who join them.
In print, Marina’s Marine Adventure, written by Elissa, is Larrikin Puppets’ first published children’s book. It celebrates sibling bonds, shared imagination and marine wonder. And more books are on the way!
Together, our productions bring puppetry, storytelling, music and learning to life across stage, screen, audio and print – connecting children locally and around the world with opportunities to discover, learn and laugh.
Larrikin Puppets at QAGOMA for Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company!
We’re excited to announce that Larrikin Puppets is part of the program for Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art! We’ll be performing in QAGOMA’s Queensland Puppetry Showcase, presented by Screen Queensland, as part of their Family Fun Days.
Saturday 26 September 2026
Queensland Puppetry Showcase
Cinema B, GOMA
10:15am – 10:45am
11:15am – 11:45am
Sunday 24 January 2027
Queensland Puppetry Showcase
Cinema B, GOMA
10:15am – 10:45am
11:15am – 11:45am
Meet the Puppets!
Then in the afternoon, come and Meet the Puppets at Bodhi Tree Terrace, where we’ll be running a drop-in puppetry activation from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
We’ll see you at GOMA!
Big Learning for Little Larrikins
Welcome to Little Larrikins Learning! Our ad-free video streaming library invites children to explore Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) through fun, musical and educational puppet adventures.
Join Zietta (the fun Aunty!) with her Little Larrikin friends — including Australia’s legendary blue monster Troggg and his adorable little sister Marina — as they bring lessons alive through story, song, and play.
Created to support teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, Little Larrikins Learning provides playful, creative learning experiences both in the classroom and at home.
Join us for engaging storytelling, interactive lessons, and vibrant puppetry that brings topics like history, geography, art, culture and society to life with laughter, creativity and song. Each video is designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love of learning in children aged 4–8.
Let our playful puppets inspire imaginations, promote empathy, and celebrate the wonders of our world. Join Little Larrikins Learning to embark on an educational journey where fun meets discovery!
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Puppet-led learning
Join Zietta (the fun Aunty!) with her Little Larrikin friends — including the beloved Troggg and Marina — as they bring lessons alive through story, song, and playful adventures. Each episode sparks curiosity and imagination in children aged 4–8.
Curriculum-friendly Adventures
Designed to complement the lesson plans and learning goals of early primary teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, each episode explores Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) topics like culture, community, history, art, and geography.
Print-and-Play Resources
Extend the learning beyond the screen with downloadable worksheets, discussion prompts, and creative activities — perfect for classrooms, home learning, and group experiences.
Safe and simple
Ad-free, easy to navigate, and suitable for both classrooms and families, Little Larrikins Learning offers a safe space for children to explore, learn, and have fun.
Created by the team at Larrikin Puppets!
Little Larrikins Learning Video On Demand Pricing Plans
Individual Monthly Subscription
Free for 7 days
$9.50/month
Join as an individual user
- 20+ educational videos
- Printable resources and activities
- HASS learning for kids (Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences)
- Professional development for teachers, tutors and home schooling parents
- Regular newsletter
- Credit card payment
Individual Annual Subscription
Free for 7 days
$95.00/year
Join as an individual user
- 20+ educational videos
- Printable resources and activities
- HASS learning for kids (Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences)
- Professional development for teachers, tutors and home schooling parents
- Regular newsletter
- Credit card payment
School Annual Subscription (per teacher)
Free for 7 days
$95.00/year
Join as a school, kindy, childcare centre or OSHC/vacation care service with multiple users.
- 20+ educational videos
- Printable resources and activities
- HASS learning for kids (Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences)
- Professional development for teachers, tutors and home schooling parents
- Regular newsletter
- Payment by invoice
All plans include unlimited access to the growing library, new videos added monthly and classroom-friendly resources. Each user receives their own login with unlimited access to all videos and classroom-friendly resources. Each login is for one user only and cannot be shared.
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Larrikin Puppets News & Updates
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Larrikin Puppets Featured in Take 5 Magazine
Every now and then something happens that makes you stop and think, “I never imagined this would be part of our journey.” This week was one of those moments. Back in late March, I received an email from Matilda Elliott, a writer from Take 5 Magazine. She had come across Larrikin Puppets on TikTok and…
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A Decade of Family Fun at Bunnings
When most people think of Bunnings Warehouse, they think of timber, tools, plants, paint and, of course, the famous sausage sizzle. For us, Bunnings has also become a place of laughter, community, family fun and puppet shows. Over the past decade, Larrikin Puppets has been fortunate enough to perform at family nights, school holiday events…
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Award-Winning Puppetry Entertainment | Larrikin Puppets Wins Creative Industries Award 2026
Award-winning puppetry entertainment from Bribie Island recognised among the region’s leading businesses On Tuesday 26 May 2026, Larrikin Puppets was honoured to receive the Creative Industries Award at the 2026 Pumicestone Business Excellence Awards, held at Sandstone Point Hotel. For a business that began with a collection of puppets, a dream, and a belief that…
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Laura Bacon / Patsy May In Brisbane
Laura Bacon and Patsy May in Brisbane We recently enjoyed a wonderful Brisbane catch-up with UK puppeteer Laura Bacon, performer of Patsy May from Britain’s Got Talent. It was a special opportunity to connect here in Queensland while she was visiting Australia from the United Kingdom. Laura Bacon and Patsy May in Brisbane made for…
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2025 Wrap-Up
As we look back on 2025, we’re feeling exhausted, but also grateful, and a little bit amazed by just how much we’ve done this year. One of the biggest focuses of our year has been screen work. Early in the year, we spent a significant amount of time at Pluggas Studio on the Sunshine Coast…
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Kids Theatre Day Out!
Kids Theatre Day Out! Monday 22 December, 2025 – Morning / 10.30am–12pm Woorim Bribie Respite Community Hall – 96-108 Arcadia Ave, Woorim QLD 4507 Two shows, heaps of laughs! Enjoy a magical adventure with Monty The Magical Dragon plus a colourful comedy puppet show from Larrikin Puppets. Perfect for families with kids 9 and under.…
