Meet our newest babies – Nellie and Sid. These two pesky bin chicks are the stars of our brand new show, Hatched! Puppets designed and created by Alice McKaigPhotos by Wanagi Zable-Andrews, Maxwell Photography & Maisie Cohen
Jonkle is a bumbling, big bush sprite who wandered from the scrub in search of new friends. He has a beautiful heart that he wears on his sleeve (not literally) and that he shares with his new friends (literally!). A …Continue reading →
“Buzz buzz buzz buzz, buzz buzz buzz” On a hot summer day, in the Kooragang Wetlands, a beautiful dragonfly decided to go exploring and happened upon a studio filled with weird and wonderful creatures. Needing to rest, she landed in …Continue reading →
Snip snip! Look out for those claws! A mud crab has scuttled onto land! A little bit bigger than your average giant mud crab, this beaut just wants to say hello and maybe snack on a few humans. While friendly, it’s …Continue reading →
The majestic pelican. Feared enemy of the fish and freshly washed cars. This air carrier of a bird soars high overhead in search of your hard earned fish and chips – unless you use tomato sauce (yuck!). Originally created for …Continue reading →
Silently gliding through the air, Stevie the stingray inspires awe and wonder. She is a graceful giant who loves swimming amongst humans and filling the air with gentle whimsy. Whether you’re a stingray, fish, bird or person, come glide along …Continue reading →
A friendly, little bird that shakes its bum at people? Must be a Willie wagtail! Quick and agile, this energetic bird loves to frolic and play with humans. Puppet designed by Conor FoxCommissioned by Maitland City Council for Riverlights FestivalPuppet Roving artists: …Continue reading →
Have you ever walked under a soaring sea eagle? This majestic bird glides overhead, looking out to the ocean. When the eagle lands, be brave enough to give him a pat before he returns to the sky. Created in collaboration …Continue reading →
Squish, squelch, squooosh Have you ever felt guilty about throwing out a half-eaten banana? Well don’t worry, they’re doing great in our studio. Giant and squishy, our banana friend is filled with potassium and love. Slipping about on giant peels …Continue reading →
Frank the Wish Dragon has big paws, big eyes and an even bigger mouth. This cheeky beast loves to pounce to catch humans and ask ”are you animal, vegetable or mineral?” Frank believes in a healthy, balanced diet not limited …Continue reading →