Artform: Puppetry

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Anti Bullying Show - Bully Bull Ring

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2
Duration 45 minutes plus question & answer time.
The characters use song & dance to help Bellamy understand different approaches to resolving the issues of bullying. The show focuses on strategies to manage both online and face to face bullying and also discusses Emotional Intelligence.
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Aussie Christmas Show - Rudolph's Recruits

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 4
Duration 45 minutes plus question and answer time

Oh no! Santa's reindeer are sick with the flu and they can't deliver presents to Australia! It's up to Rudolph to find some native sleigh pullers so he heads to Australia to find animals to help him.

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Fairy tales & Puppetry Show - Good Things Come In Threes

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 3
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2
Duration 50 minutes including question & answer time
We take three of our favourite fairy tales and perform them using three different styles of puppetry.
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Aussie Puppetry Experience! Interactive Presentation & Puppet Making

Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 90 minutes/2 hours

The ACTION-PACKED Puppetry Workshop transports children into the world of puppetry. Children enjoy an interactive performance, learn skills, and make puppets. Educational, entertaining and engaging!

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Fairytale Puppetry: Exploring Languages (VIC)

Presented by Cultural Infusion
Year Level Suitability P - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes
Engage with language and culture via a range of classic fairytales and stories told through adorable bi-lingual puppet shows.
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Book Week 2026 in Schools| adaptation of a Younger Readers Chapter Book shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia for the Book of The Year Awards

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability 3 - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

Each year, in celebration of Book Week we adapt one of the books shortlisted for the CBCA Younger Readers Book of The Year Award into a 40 minute production.

Includes a teacher resource pack and Q&A

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Wellbeing, Resilience & Emotional Intelligence: An adaptation of Mr Huff by Anna Walker

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 4
Duration 40 minutes plus Q&A
Award-winning author and illustrator Anna Walker gives us a gentle, poignant, affirming and wise picture book sure to delight all ages. Our adaptation of this award winning book enables children to identify emotions and learn how to deal with them.
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#Dreamer in the Deep - Live or Online

Presented by Dream Puppets
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration Performance runs for 45 minutes (plus question time afterwards)
In this black light puppet theatre production, Dreamer, an adorable child/animal character, ventures into the Australian deep seas to rescue a sea dragon. He encounters many exotic sea creatures and we observe sea life in all its diversity and wonder.
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Christmas Puppetry Workshop

Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 4
Duration 90 minutes
Interactive performance & puppet making. A wonderful way for your children to embrace end of year celebrations. Laughter, singing, creating. Children LOVE Harry the mischievous gorilla, and create their own puppet to take home.
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The Dinosaur Show

Presented by Em's Entertainment
Year Level Suitability P - 1
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3
Duration 45 Minutes

A must see for all little dinosaur lovers. With over 2000 performances to date, this well researched show has enthralled countless children over the years. A visual and musical feast!

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Book Week - Reading Magic Show Adventure

Presented by Trace of Magic
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 45 mins plus Question and Answer Time (includes free magic trick for each student and Autograph signing if time permits)

Bring Book an Adventure to life! Trace of Magic transforms stories into thrilling magic, sparking curiosity and a love for books. A must-see for students during Book Week!

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Animal Island

Year Level Suitability K - 2
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes
For over 30 years, my passion has been to help little humans fathom their world via beautiful characters in stories well told. Story-telling, music, puppetry and movement. Loads of interaction on this fun and heartfelt adventure... my 18th show ...
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The Puppet Circus (VIC)

Presented by Cirque Mystique
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40min Show (+ Free 20min puppetry discussion on request)

Roll up, Roll up! Come and see the hilariously funny puppet show, "Circus In Disarray'! See quirky puppet characters performing real live circus skill! Highly engaging, highly interactive.

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Mr Marvel's Magical Circus Show (VIC)

Presented by Cirque Mystique
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40 min circus and magic show
Mr Marvel is larger than life and his Magical Circus is jam packed with mind-blowing tricks, hilarious antics and crowd engagement. This is a high energy, high impact show that will rock any audience.
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# online That Bird has Arms!- VIRTUAL show

Presented by Books To Life
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2
Duration 45 minutes plus the optional 20-minute FAQ video

Based on the CBCA Shortlisted 2024 Picture Book of the Year "That Bird Has Arms" this 45-min VIRTUAL show by qualified teachers incorporates The Arts: Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Arts & Media Arts.

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Dreamer And The Rainbow Tiger

Presented by Dream Puppets
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40 minutes
Dreamer and the Rainbow Tiger is a new adventure in the black light puppetry Dreamer series - a story of hope, creativity and friendship during challenging times. After heavy rains a magical tiger visits Dreamer from over the rainbow..
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THE JUNGLE BOOK

Presented by Carrousel Theatre
Year Level Suitability P - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 min (+75 min to set up and 45 min to dismantle the theatre)

A BILINGUAL PUPPET SHOW Available in: FRENCH-ITALIAN-GERMAN-SPANISH- CHINESE-INDONESIAN-JAPANESE

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CINDERELLA

Presented by Carrousel Theatre
Year Level Suitability P - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 min show (+60 min to set up and 45 min to dismantle the theatre)

LANGUAGES: FRENCH-ITALIAN-GERMAN-SPANISH-INDONESIAN - CHINESE (MANDARIN)

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ALADDIN & THE MAGIC LAMP

Presented by Carrousel Theatre
Year Level Suitability P - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 min (+75 min to set up and 45 min to dismantle the theatre)
A BILINGUAL PUPPET SHOW
Available in: FRENCH-ITALIAN-GERMAN-SPANISH-INDONESIAN-CHINESE
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The Prank Factory- Resilience Show

Presented by Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes

A 45-minute interactive resilience-themed puppet show for Grades Prep - Year 4.

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Man of a Million Faces (VIC)

Presented by Cultural Infusion
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes
With choice between a French or Italian inspired theatre workshop, multi-talented, Chris sparks interest in culture, cuisine, language, landmarks and history
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Elf Twinkle Toes Christmas Circus Show (VIC)

Presented by Cirque Mystique
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40 minute Christmas themed circus and magic show
If you thought Christmas was fun before wait till you have a circus elf around! High-caliber circus and magic, audience interaction, hilarious comedy and tonnes of Christmas spirit - All in one action packed show that will captivate any audience.
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PUSS IN BOOTS

Presented by Carrousel Theatre
Year Level Suitability P - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 min (+75 min to set up and 45 min to dismantle the theatre)

Languages : FRENCH-ITALIAN-GERMAN-SPANISH-INDONESIAN- CHINESE (Mandarin)

Performing in Melbourne Metro & Regional Victoria all year.


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# online Book Week 2024 | Adaptation of shortlisted Picture Book Timeless by Kelly Canby

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40 - 45 minutes plus question & answer time

In celebration of Book Week 2024 we are excited to present our adaptation of Timeless.

Timeless won the CBCA Picture Book of The Year Award 2024

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# online Book Week 2024 | Younger Readers Chapter Book Being Jimmy Baxter by Fiona Lloyd

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability 3 - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40 - 45 minutes plus question & answer time

In celebration of Book Week 2024 we are excited to present our musical adaptation of Being Jimmy Baxter including songs and puppetry.

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SPACE EXPLORERS Workshop

Year Level Suitability 1 - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 90 minutes

An incursion exploring the exciting world of space for children 5-12 years.Explore other planets and learn how to look after ours!


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Wombat's Wild Weekend

Presented by Em's Entertainment
Year Level Suitability P - 1
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3
Duration 45 Minutes

Wombat’s Wild Weekend is a fun way to familiarise kids with our beloved Australian native animals.

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Book Week 2026 in Schools | adaptation of a Picture Book shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia for the Book of The Year Awards

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

Each year, in celebration of Book Week we adapt one of the books shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of The Year Award into a 40 minute production.

Includes a teacher resource pack and Q&A

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ReBoots Cyber Safety Show!

Presented by Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle
Year Level Suitability P - 4
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes

A 45-minute interactive Cyber safety-themed puppet show for Prep - Year 4.

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Puppet Workshops for Years 3-6

Presented by Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour

A 1 hour interactive puppet workshop for students in Years 3 - Year 6.

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Imagine Live

Presented by Seymour Centre
Year Level Suitability K - 4
Venue: Seymour Centre
Duration Approximately 55 minutes with no interval.

Based on Australian author Alison Lester’s bestselling book, Imagine Live is a beautiful and interactive performance exploring themes around creativity, friendship and the natural world.

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Children's Book Week ® 2025 LIVE

Presented by Perform! Education
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration Junior Version - 40mins + 10 minutes discussion time. General/Senior Version- 50 Mins + 10 minutes discussion time

Celebrating the 2025 Children’s Book Week® theme 'Book An Adventure'- TREASURE HUNT is touring schools in partnership with the Children’s Book Council of Australia.

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Book Week 2025 LIVE show - General Waste

Presented by Books To Life
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40 minutes plus full Q&A

Based on the CBCA Notable-listed 2025 Picture Book of the Year "General Waste" by Michel Streich, this 40-min LIVE show by qualified teachers incorporates The Arts - Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Arts & Media Arts.

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Mindfulness & Yoga

Presented by Workshops That Work
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour

Discover Calm & Mindfulness in a World of Wonder. A transformative workshop designed to provide children with tools for focus, relaxation and self regulation.

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Maths Magic Show

Presented by Trace of Magic
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 mins plus Question and Answer Time (includes free magic trick for each student and Autograph signing if time permits)

Unlock the Magic of Numbers! Trace of Magic makes maths exciting with mind-blowing magic, problem-solving, and hands-on fun. A must-see interactive show for students all year round!

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# online Book Week 2026 | adaptation of a Picture Book shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia for the Book of The Year Awards

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

Each year, in celebration of Book Week we adapt one of the books shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of The Year Award into a 40 minute production.

Includes a teacher resource pack and Q&A

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# online Book Week 2026 | adaptation of a Younger Readers Chapter Book shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia for the Book of The Year Awards

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability 3 - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

Each year, in celebration of Book Week we adapt one of the books shortlisted for the CBCA Younger Readers Book of The Year Award into a 40 minute production.

Includes a teacher resource pack and Q&A

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# online Wellbeing, Resilience & Emotional Intelligence: An adaptation of Mr Huff by Anna Walker

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes plus Q&A
Award-winning author and illustrator Anna Walker gives us a gentle, poignant, affirming and wise picture book sure to delight all ages. Our adaptation of this award winning book enables children to identify emotions and learn how to deal with them.
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BOOK WEEK: Puppet Adventure Workshop – BOOK AN ADVENTURE!

Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 90 minutes/2 hours

Step into a world of imagination, creativity and character-building fun in this fast-paced, 90-minute workshop


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# online Book Week 2025 | adaptation of Younger Readers Chapter Book Small Acts by Kate Gordon and Kate Foster

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability 3 - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

In celebration of Book Week 2025 we are excited to present our musical adaptation of Small Acts by Kate Gordon and Kate Foster including songs and puppetry.

Includes a teacher resource pack and Q&A

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# online Book Week 2025 | adaptation of Picture Book The Garden of Broken Things by Freya Blackwood

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

In celebration of Book Week 2025 we are excited to present our musical adaptation of The Garden of Broken Things by Freya Blackwood including songs & puppetry

Includes a teacher resource pack & Q&A

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Book Week 2025 in Schools | adaptation of Picture Book The Garden of Broken Things by Freya Blackwood

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

In celebration of Book Week 2025 we are excited to present our musical adaptation of The Garden of Broken Things by Freya Blackwood including songs & puppetry

Includes a teacher resource pack & Q&A

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Book Week 2025 in Schools | adaptation of Younger Readers Chapter Book Small Acts by Kate Gordon and Kate Foster

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability 3 - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

In celebration of Book Week 2025 we are excited to present our musical adaptation of Small Acts by Kate Gordon and Kate Foster including songs and puppetry.

Includes a teacher resource pack and Q&A

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