"The team's enthusiasm and dedication shone through, creating a magical atmosphere that the students absolutely loved."Primary Teacher
Book Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle for an interactive incursion where Chris and Rob teach your students the foundations of puppetry performance. Designed specifically for schools, this hands-on workshop is a curriculum-aligned way to build students' confidence in voice, movement and character work — no prior drama experience required.
Session details
- Suitable for whole-class or year-level groups (up to 40 students per session)
- Hands-on practice with colourful, Muppet-style puppets
- A guided tour through puppetry traditions from around the world — marionettes, shadow puppets, hand puppets and more — supported by a visual display
- Optional student volunteers perform or share reflections with the group
Curriculum outcomes
- Builds skills in voice, facial expression, movement and space to bring a character to life
- Encourages students to imagine and improvise characters and situations
- Gives students the opportunity to present their ideas to an audience
- Develops confidence, self-expression and collaboration
- Introduces students to different cultures and traditions through the art of puppetry
- Encourages students to reflect on and respond to performances they see
Ideal for: Schools, libraries and holiday programs looking to deliver an engaging Arts experience with minimal setup required from staff.
BOOKINGS
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