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 a memorable meeting, especially for Troggg, who was very excited to finally meet the legendary character in person.
From Britain’s Got Talent to Global Touring Productions
Many audiences first discovered Patsy May during her unforgettable appearance on Britain’s Got Talent. Bold, fearless and brilliantly funny, the character quickly gained international attention and showcased the power of contemporary puppetry on mainstream television.
Here is the performance that introduced Patsy May to a global audience:
Beyond Britain’s Got Talent, Laura Bacon has worked across major international productions. She performed in Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, a large-scale prequel to Jim Henson’s original 1982 film, requiring extraordinary technical precision and endurance.
Her stage credits include performing in the UK leg of Disney’s Winnie the Pooh stage production, bringing beloved characters Piglet, Kanga and Roo to life for theatre audiences.
Laura has also toured with Coldplay, performing with the Henson puppet band The Weirdos as part of the Coldplay world tour. It is a remarkable example of puppetry crossing into large-scale live music performance at stadium level.
Talking with Laura Bacon about Patsy May in Brisbane led to inspiring conversations about touring, television production, character building, physical stamina behind the monitor, and the strength of the global puppetry community.
Troggg Meets Patsy May in Brisbane
One of the highlights of Laura Bacon and Patsy May visiting Brisbane was Troggg finally meeting Patsy May face to face.
About Laura Bacon
Laura Bacon is a UK-based professional puppeteer whose work spans live theatre, international touring, television and major film productions. She is best known for performing Patsy May on Britain’s Got Talent and for her work on Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
Her diverse career includes Disney theatre productions, arena tours, and large-scale screen projects, demonstrating the versatility and artistry of contemporary puppetry.
You can learn more about Laura Bacon on her official website:
https://www.thatlaurabacon.com/
You can also read more about her career on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Bacon_(puppeteer)
A Connected Global Puppetry Community
Laura Bacon and Patsy May catching up with us in Brisbane is a reminder of how connected the international puppetry world truly is. From UK theatre stages to Netflix productions, from Coldplay stadium tours to some TV work in Sydney, puppetry continues to evolve and inspire audiences around the world.
If you would like to explore more about our professional puppet shows here in Australia and international collaborations, visit:
Larrikin Puppets
Safe travels, Laura and Patsy.
Brett Hansen
