By Brett Hansen • January 31, 2024
Travelling can be lots of fun and really interesting too! Every country has their own culture, and many have different languages too. The other difference is often the weather. In December 2023 we took a break from the Summer heat and humidity of Queensland, Australia to experience a European Winter…
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By Brett Hansen • November 4, 2024
Between all of our private bookings at schools, childcare centres, disability organisations, and corporates, we have some PUBLIC events coming up! Join us in Mapleton, Annerley, Middle Park, and Chuwar! All welcome! Since 2012, Larrikin Puppets has been bringing laughter, songs, and fun to kids and families everywhere! When…
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By Brett Hansen • August 23, 2024
You can catch Larrikin Puppets performing at the 2024 Gympie Music Muster on the Mini Main Stage in the Kids Country Area. Sunday 25 August, 2024. Puppet Show at 10am, Puppetry Performance Workshop at 12pm, and then another Puppet Show at 2pm. Our puppet show is a lively, interactive…
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By Brett Hansen • July 20, 2024
We have a jam-packed schedule of exciting public performances, and we can’t wait to see you there! If you have family and friends with kids in or near Logan, South Brisbane, Gympie, Cleveland, Ipswich, Noosa, Stradbroke Island, Tamworth, Annerley, or Caboolture, be sure to let them know! Let’s make some…
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By Brett Hansen • July 20, 2024
We’ve had the incredible honour of partnering with ROPE Inc, a remarkable non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering people with intellectual disabilities through education, life skills training, and community-based programs. Their mission to “Ignite the Courage to be Extraordinary” truly shines in everything they do. Over the years, Larrikin Puppets…
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By Brett Hansen • March 14, 2024
Larrikin Puppets have returned to the Queensland Children’s Hospital for another fun episode of Juiced TV! Our puppet character Troggg the blue monster first appeared on Juiced TV way back in Season 1. After few more appearances over the years, Brett and Elissa returned to the Queensland Children’s Hospital…
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By Elissa Jenkins • March 2, 2024
Larrikin Puppets will be taking the stage at Big Little Fest! We are national award-winning Australian children’s entertainers, and will be bringing our colourful and exciting puppet show to Coorparoo Square at 12.00 noon Saturday 23 March, 2024. Interesting Fact! We received training in the USA under Jim Henson puppeteers…
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By Brett Hansen • December 4, 2023
It’s been a massive year for Larrikin Puppets, full of live performances, workshops and touring. 2023 began with final puppet footage being filmed for the HILARIOUS 8-episode comedy series “IT’S A CULT!” by Cheeky Moon. Our own Brett Hansen performed the puppetry of Professor James Gilmour in one episode,…
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By Elissa Jenkins • October 20, 2023
Elissa and Troggg presented a talk at the highly acclaimed TEDx Brisbane on 14 October 2023. The theme for TEDx Brisbane 2023 was ‘The Power of Intention’. What is our intention when it comes to the art of puppetry? We are super proud of both the delivery and…
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By Elissa Jenkins • September 14, 2023
We have big news! Elissa and Troggg have been invited to present a talk at the highly acclaimed TEDx Brisbane on 14 October 2023. The theme for TEDx Brisbane this year is ‘The Power of Intention’. What is our intention when it comes to the art of puppetry? And…
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