Larrikin Puppets are performing two puppet shows for the children at Kids Academy – Hope Island on Wednesday, 24 July 2019.
The first show will be at 10am for the 3–5 age group.
The second show will start at 10:45am for the 0–3 age group.
Larrikin Puppets perform a fun and exciting childcare puppet show that brings laughs to children and educators alike
Brett Hansen and Elissa Jenkins, along with their gaggle of funny, friendly puppet characters, provide high-quality, colourful entertainment for childcare centres, day care, playgroups and kindergartens across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast and beyond.
To discuss availability and booking details for your childcare centre, please complete our
Booking Enquiry Form.
Please note: Shows with themed or educational content are performed by two puppeteers.
Description
We present a colourful and engaging puppet show for childcare centres, featuring zany Muppet-style characters performing age-appropriate songs, skits, jokes, games and live interaction with the audience.
The puppets encourage children to dance, sing and play along, supporting creative play for the 0–5 age group.
The performance concludes with a short demonstration showing how the puppets work and how they are performed.
Total duration: 45 minutes
Educational themes such as sharing, kindness, exercise, caring for the environment and healthy eating can be requested when completing the booking enquiry form.
In most cases, centres book our regular fun and energetic childcare puppet show celebrating creativity and play.
On the day
Puppeteers arrive approximately one hour before the performance start time to set up the puppet theatre, sound equipment, props and puppets.
The show is followed by a short behind-the-scenes demonstration explaining how the puppets are operated.
After the performance, all equipment is packed down efficiently.
What’s Included
- 30-minute puppet show featuring songs, games, jokes and audience interaction
- Short “How the puppets work” demonstration
- All equipment including puppet theatre, props, puppets and sound system
- Travel, set-up and pack-down
- Professional rehearsal and preparation time
- High-quality characters and puppetry
Professional Development and Formal Training
Brett and Elissa have completed three months of professional development in the USA, including advanced training with Jim Henson puppeteers from The Muppets and Sesame Street.
Blue Card and Insurance
Brett’s Blue Card number is 1161011/3 and Elissa’s is 690261/3.
We hold current public liability
