School Incursions & Puppet Shows Brisbane
'What a wonderful show! Thank you so much for your efforts today. The children certainly loved it and I will look forward to your next show with us.' Capalaba State College
Puppetrix provides interactive children's entertainment and school incursions for Brisbane primary schools and schools throughout South East Queensland.
Carl combines professional puppetry and magic with extensive experience as a teacher, educator, adviser and trainer. This allows Puppetrix performances to deliver educational themes in a way that children will love – through stories, humour, puppets, magic and active participation.
Whether it’s a special show for Prep or Junior aged children, an end of the year show for the whole school, or a Parents and Citizens Association fundraiser, the Puppetrix Magic and Puppets Show or combination Magic, Puppet and Punch & Judy Show is perfect for school events!
Carl is a qualified primary teacher with over twenty five years of teaching, advising and training other professionals. He is highly skilled in delivering educational messages in an engaging, fun and memorable way.
School Incursions, Puppet Talks & Literacy Workshops
Puppetrix can provide entertainment for a special school event, a year-level celebration, a whole-school performance, P&C fundraiser or themed incursion.
Puppet Talks introduce students to different types of puppets and explore how puppets are constructed, operated and used to tell stories.
Puppetry can also provide a starting point for literacy, storytelling and creative writing activities. Carl has used Punch & Judy and other puppet characters to inspire creative writing workshops for primary-aged students.
Educational Entertainment with a Difference
The aim isn't to turn an entertainment session into another classroom lesson. Instead, Puppetrix uses the natural appeal of puppets, magic, comedy and storytelling to spark curiosity, participation and discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions – School Incursions
Can Puppetrix perform school incursions?
Yes. Puppetrix provides interactive school incursions for primary schools, including magic and puppet shows, puppet talks and literacy-related activities. Programs can be selected according to the age of the students, the type of event and the school's learning focus.
What age groups are the school programs suitable for?
Puppetrix offers different performance and activity options for primary-aged children. Carl can recommend the most appropriate program based on the year levels involved, the number of students and the purpose of the event.
Can a Puppetrix performance support learning?
Yes. Puppetry, storytelling, magic and audience participation can provide opportunities to explore literacy, storytelling, creativity and communication. Carl's background in teaching and education also allows programs to be developed with the needs of the students and school environment in mind.
The aim is not to turn an entertainment session into another classroom lesson. Instead, Puppetrix uses the natural appeal of puppets, magic and storytelling to encourage curiosity, participation and discussion.
Does Puppetrix offer puppet talks for schools?
Yes. Puppet Talks introduce students to different types of puppets and explore how puppets are made, operated and used to tell stories. Depending on the program, students can also have opportunities to explore puppetry themselves.
Does Puppetrix offer literacy activities?
Yes. Puppetry and storytelling can provide a great starting point for literacy and creative writing activities. Puppetrix can incorporate storytelling, characters and puppet-based activities to encourage children to develop their own ideas and stories.
Does Carl have a Blue Card and insurance?
Yes. Carl holds a current Queensland Blue Card and Puppetrix is fully insured for professional entertainment work. This provides schools and other education providers with additional peace of mind when booking a school incursion.
