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…
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Larrikin Puppets is joining an exciting line-up of performers for Henson Heads: The Big Puppet Game Show at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) on Saturday 24 October 2026. Part of QAGOMA’s exhibition Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company, this special evening promises…
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Larrikin Puppets has been part of Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) in Brisbane this year, and being surrounded by Henson’s work has had us thinking back over the Henson-related experiences that have shaped…
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Larrikin Puppets join Miss Nicky Says for new ‘Pepeha’ project We’re excited to have been part of a very special project with award-winning children’s artist Miss Nicky Says, bringing music, puppetry and cultural education together to help tamariki…
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Yompers! A new Australian children’s TV series for ages 5–9 Yompers follows the social lives of children who attend a whimsical, multi-species vacation care run by four wise, but hilarious Yompers who bring insight, peace,…
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Zietta and the Little Larrikins: Now Booking for 2027 Theatre Season Zietta and the Little Larrikins is our exciting Australian children’s theatre production, combining puppetry, comedy, music and audience interaction in a colourful live show for young audiences.
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A Very Special Larrikin Puppets Announcement Larrikin Puppets at QAGOMA for Make, Believe, Magic! We’re excited to announce that Larrikin Puppets is part of the program for Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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