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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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…
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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 enough to perform…
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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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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…
Read MoreKids 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…
Read MoreFamily Fun Christmas Show Spectacular! Monday 22 December, 2025 – Evening / 6:30pm Bribie Respite Woorim Community Hall, Bribie Island – 96-108 Arcadia Ave, Woorim QLD 4507 A magical Christmas night for all ages! Enjoy hilarious puppetry, dazzling illusions and festive fun with Monty The Magical Dragon, Rosanna Valentina,…
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We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from the world of Larrikin Puppets! Our much-loved red monster puppet Scrambles has made his government campaign debut, starring as the “stress monster” in the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) StreetSmarts social media ad. The campaign — produced by…
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Children’s Book Week (August 16–23, 2025) is nearly here and, to help celebrate, we’re touring our special story time puppet show across South-East Queensland throughout August. Ideal for schools, kindies and childcare centres, Story Time With Larrikin Puppets is a colourful and engaging 45-minute show designed especially for children aged…
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Unicorns, glitter, rainbows, and big colourful imaginations – there’s something undeniably joyful about the magical world of unicorns. For kids, unicorns represent wonder, fun, and the freedom to be whoever they want to be. And what better way to enjoy all that sparkly energy than through music? Whether you’re planning…
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