Larrikin Puppets School Incursions
Larrikin Puppets offers dynamic school incursions that align closely with the Design and Technologies curriculum. Our engaging performances and hands-on workshops are also ideal for Book Week celebrations, encouraging creativity, storytelling, and technical understanding of puppetry.
Schools across South East and Central Queensland regularly book Larrikin Puppets for our captivating puppet shows and performance workshops. Students not only enjoy the laughter and fun of the show, but also learn about puppet design, movement, and storytelling — all valuable components of the Design and Technologies curriculum.
Story Time with Larrikin Puppets
One of our popular Book Week programs is Story Time With Larrikin Puppets. Performed in schools and council libraries, this 30-minute show features interactive storytelling, songs, skits, games, and a sing-along with beloved puppet characters. Our storyteller Elissa reads books by Australian authors Hazel Edwards, Glenn Martin, and Caroline Stills, with options tailored for both early and upper primary years.
Our newly introduced sock puppet craft and performance workshops are a creative extension of the Design and Technologies curriculum. These workshops are tailored to age groups 5–8 and 9+, allowing students to explore both design and function as they craft and perform with their own puppets.
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Our puppet shows are most popular with Prep to Grade 2 students, while our Design and Technologies-focused workshops are enjoyed by students across all year levels, including upper primary. We also offer these programs for Vacation Care services.
All facilitators have Blue Cards: Brett (1161011/3) and Elissa (690261/3). Larrikin Puppets holds Public Liability Insurance through Duck For Cover Entertainers Insurance. We are committed to delivering safe, educational, and enjoyable experiences for all students.
Brett and Elissa have undertaken three months of professional development in the USA, receiving advanced training from puppeteers who have worked on The Muppets and Sesame Street. This experience informs the high quality and authenticity of our work, and strengthens our commitment to the Design and Technologies learning outcomes.
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