School Fete Puppet Show – Larrikin Puppets

Testimonial: “Thank you Brett for providing entertainment for our 2015 school fete. The kids loved Troggg and the crew and you were very flexible with our changing needs as the fete day drew closer. Loved having you there and seeing the kids enjoy the puppet show. We look forward to next time!” – Sarah, Yeronga.
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1st Birthday Party – Larrikin Puppets

Testimonial: “Larrikin Puppets performed at our daughter’s 1st Birthday party. It was an excellent show, age appropriate from 1 to 9yrs (kids) but also had the adults entertained!
Brett arrived on time, quietly set up and waited for the start time without being pushy ‘watching the clock’.
He was very interactive with the kids even exchanging knock knock jokes! He also spent a lot of time after the show with Troggg talking to the kids and having photos. They’re still talking about it (and singing the songs)!
We loved it! I would definitely recommend Larrikin Puppets and will be using them again in the years to come!” – Julie, Clontarf.

Upcoming Public Puppet Shows

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Here’s a list of upcoming public puppet shows we’re performing – Starring Troggg the blue monster and his furry friends! —
* Friday, 22 January @ Tabatinga Tweed Heads​ (Seagulls Club), 11am NSW time (10am QLD time if you’re coming down from Brisbane or the Gold Coast).
* Thursday, 17 March @ Bunnings Warwick​ – “Easter Family Night”, 6:45pm.
* Friday, 25 March (Good Friday) @ Redcliffe Sails Festival​ (Suttons Beach, Redcliffe), 10:45am.
* Monday, 28 March (Easter Monday) @ Seagulls Club​ (Tweed Heads), 2pm NSW time (1pm QLD time if you’re coming down from Brisbane or the Gold Coast).
* Thursday, 7 April @ South Bank Parklands​ – “Little Days Out”: 3 Puppet Shows, 9am – 1pm.
* Saturday, 16 April @ Ipswich Festival​ – “Creative Kidz”: 2 Puppet Shows + Roving Puppetry, 12pm – 5pm.
Tabatinga Seagulls School Holiday Public Puppet ShowLarrikin Puppets will be performing several private birthday party shows and other events during this time also. Remember to fill out our booking enquiry form if you’d like to have Troggg and the gang perform a puppet show at YOUR event!
Please note, we will be based in Brooklyn, New York (USA) throughout May, June and July. But we’ll be back in Brisbane (Australia) from August. We have openings for more public puppet shows (and private ones) between January and April, and from August onwards. Get in early for those Christmas parties and festivals!
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Puppets Officiate Wedding!

Did everyone see that awesome Buzzfeed article about the couple in California who had a puppet wedding? It was absolutely brilliant! And exactly the kind of unique and quirky bookings we would like to be doing here in Australia!
California couple Tammy Caplan and Joe Gold are huge fans of Sesame Street and The Muppets (as are we), so they decided to not only have a puppet as the celebrant, but also a rabbi puppet, a judge puppet, a ring bear (yes, it was a bear – you have to see this!), a ship’s captain, and a crazy monster!
The whole thing was scripted and performed before a congregation of family and friends who had NO IDEA that this is what they were in for! They even had a big sing-along session!
The article can be read here. And the video of the ceremony has to be seen to be believed.

What kind of crazy, outrageous events could YOU imagine having puppets perform at or host? Please let us know, because we’ll DO IT for you! Why should Americans have all the fun when you have Larrikin Puppets right here in Australia! 😀
 
 

Child Care Centres Love Puppets!

Troggg and friends have had a fantastic year so far making friends with students and teachers at child care centres, schools and vacation care centres.

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Source: AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism, Sippy Downs Centre.

It started with two fun puppet shows for kids with autism at the AEIOU Early Learning Centre, located on campus at the Sunshine Coast University. In addition to the performance from the puppet stage, the kids got to meet each puppet up close throughout the show too!

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Source: AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism, Sippy Downs Centre.

Then it was off to the St. Margaret’s Anglican Girls School Advent Centre in Clayfield where the kids were greeted first thing on a Friday morning with a puppet show for two of the students celebrating birthdays.

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From there, we did a whirlwind tour of eight Guppy’s Early Learning Centres around South-East Queensland, and had an absolute blast performing for everyone! We started in Caboolture, followed by Runcorn, Chermside West, Deagon, Beerwah, Thornlands, Nerang and Blackbutt.

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Then it was off to Ormeau to perform at the PCYC Mother Terasa School Age Care. After the puppet show, the kids made some lovely cards filled with positive feedback.

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Coming up, we’re doing another tour of child care centres run by Avenues Early Learning Centre. Starting in Norman Park, we’ll then head to Runcorn Heights, Cannon Hill, Bowen Hills, Shailer Park, Sunnybank Hills, Sunnybank, and then a show at Park Ridge Early Childhood Centre.
If you’re keen to have Larrikin Puppets come to visit your childcare centre, day care centre or kindy, here’s some information on how – Childcare Centre Entertainment Page.
 

Return of Princess & Pirates stage show for kids!

Super Weekend ShowSince March, we’ve been involved in a little stage show for kids at the Studio Theatre & Cafe (647 Wynnum Rd, Morningside) called “The Super Weekend Show”. At 11am on specified Saturdays, the puppets are joined by costumed characters and a magician for a fun hour of singing, dancing, competitions, jokes, games and prizes. Old fashioned family entertainment! SuperWeekend_Pirates003
 
Bring the family along for encore performances of our fully scripted “Princess & Pirates” stage show for kids on Saturday June 6 (11am).
– Edit: The May 23 show has been cancelled. June 6 is your last chance to see this production –
Princess Flossy’s stolen treasure has been lost by The Pirate King and his first mate Troggg. With the help of Carol the Kangaroo, they will all search for the treasure in various Brisbane locations like Algestarrrrr, Bulimbarrrr and Cannon Hill.
At each location, a new game is revealed for the kids in the audience to participate in for prizes. Kids are also encouraged to turn up in fancy dress (Princess and Pirate themed). SuperWeekend_Pirates001
Heaps of fun and laughter for all – even the parents! Tickets are $15, and available by calling the theatre on 3399 3333 or book online at www.studiotheatre.com.au. Or you can turn up on the day and pay $15 at the box office.
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You can read more about The Super Weekend Show on our page about it: https://test.larrikinpuppets.com.au/the-super-weekend-show/
And at The Studio Theatre & Cafe’s page about it: http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100787676&presenter=AUSTAGEDOOR&venue=&event= 

Set sail for a Princess Pirate Treasure Hunt with Troggg & Crew!

Super Weekend ShowSince March, we’ve been involved in a little stage show at the Studio Theatre & Cafe (647 Wynnum Rd, Morningside) called “The Super Weekend Show”. At 11am on specified Saturdays, the puppets are joined by costumed characters and a magician for a fun hour of singing, dancing, competitions, jokes, games and prizes. Old fashioned family entertainment!
 
 
This Saturday (May 2, 2015) will be a very special show – A fully scripted play about Princess Flossy’s stolen treasure which has been lost by The Pirate King and his first mate Troggg. With the help of Carol the Kangaroo, they will all search for the treasure in various Brisbane locations like Algestarrrrr, Bulimbarrrr and Cannon Hill. At each location, a new game is revealed for the kids in the audience to participate in for prizes. Kids are also encouraged to turn up in fancy dress (Princess Pirate themed).
Heaps of fun and laughter for all! Tickets are still available by calling the theatre on 3399 3333 or book online at www.studiotheatre.com.au. Or you can turn up on the day and pay $15 at the box office.
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You can read more about The Super Weekend Show on our page about it: https://test.larrikinpuppets.com.au/the-super-weekend-show/
And at The Studio Theatre & Cafe’s page about it: http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100787676&presenter=AUSTAGEDOOR&venue=&event=