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Kids Entertainer Brisbane – Puppet & Magic Shows for All Events
“What an amazing show! Carl and his puppets were a huge hit with young and old!” - Caerwys Agricultural Show
For almost 40 years, professional puppeteer and entertainer Carl has been bringing magic, puppets, comedy and plenty of audience participation to children and families. Based in Brisbane, Puppetrix provides interactive children's entertainment for birthday parties, schools, childcare centres, libraries, festivals, markets and community events throughout Brisbane and South East Queensland.
From a child's birthday party to a school incursion, childcare celebration, library program, community festival or family event, Puppetrix shows are designed to be interactive, funny and easy for children and adults to enjoy together.
Carl's background in primary teaching and early childhood education gives Puppetrix an extra dimension: educational themes can be explored through puppetry, magic, storytelling, humour and audience participation, making the experience fun.
Puppetrix also offers puppet talks, literacy-based workshops and tailored educational programs for schools, childcare services, libraries and other learning environments.
Children's Entertainment for Every Kind of Event
Puppetrix brings together magic, puppetry, comedy and audience participation in shows designed for different ages, venues and occasions.
Children's Parties – Interactive magic and puppet shows that make the birthday child part of the fun.
Schools & Incursions – Engaging performances, puppet talks and literacy-based activities for primary school students.
Childcare & Early Learning – Fun, age-appropriate puppet and magic experiences for early childhood settings.
Libraries – Storytelling, nursery rhymes, puppetry and magic designed to encourage children's enjoyment of books and stories.
Fetes, Festivals & Markets – Stage shows, Punch & Judy, roaming puppets and interactive entertainment for family audiences.
Community & Corporate Events – Flexible children's entertainment for shopping centres, community days, corporate family events and other occasions.
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Booking children's entertainment means putting your trust in the person performing. Puppetrix is fully insured and Carl holds a current Queensland Blue Card. With decades of professional performance experience and extensive experience working in education and children's services, Carl understands how to engage children while keeping performances organised, professional and age-appropriate.
Competitive prices. Contact Carl for an obligation free quote.
Take a look at the fun, laughter and joy Carl can bring to your party or event!
Why Choose Puppetrix?
Almost 40 years of professional performance experience
Carl has spent decades developing the skills needed to read an audience, keep children involved and adapt a performance to different ages and environments.
Puppetry AND magic
Puppetrix combines two classic forms of children's entertainment, creating shows with plenty of variety, interaction and surprises.
Education experience
Carl's teaching and early childhood experience brings an understanding of how children learn, communicate and engage.
Interactive rather than passive
Children aren't simply an audience. They are encouraged to answer, participate, help with magic and interact with the puppet characters.
Professional and self-contained
Puppetrix is fully insured, Carl holds a current Queensland Blue Card, and the performance setup includes professional sound equipment where required.
Meet Carl
Puppetrix is the work of Carl, a professional puppeteer, children's entertainer and educator with almost 40 years of experience entertaining children, families and community audiences.
Alongside his performance career, Carl has extensive experience in education and early childhood education and care. This combination of professional puppetry, magic and teaching experience allows him to create performances that are not only entertaining but genuinely engaging for children.
From cheeky puppet characters and magic tricks to storytelling and audience participation, Puppetrix performances are all about fun from start to finish!
FAQ
Here are some frequently Asked Questions about Puppetrix performances.
What areas do you service?
We provide puppet and magic shows across Brisbane and surrounding areas in South East Queensland.
What age groups are your shows suitable for?
Our shows are ideal for children aged 3–12, with plenty of humour and interaction for the whole family.
How many children can you perform for?
We can entertain both small groups and large audiences of 100+ children at events and festivals.
How long are your shows?
Most shows run for 30 minutes, with options to extend to 45 minutes or include multiple performances. We are fully flexible to meet the needs of your event.
Do you provide your own equipment?
Yes, we are fully self-contained with a professional sound system suitable for indoor and outdoor events.
Are you insured?
Yes! We are fully insured and carry a full 'working with children blue card.