What do a team of astrophysicists have to do with making children’s theatre? Quite a lot at Monash University! Little Blue Dot is developed in collaboration with the team at Monash University School of Physics and Astronomy, and is commissioned by Monash University Performing Arts Centres with co-commissioning support from Geelong Arts Centre.

Grounded in a camping star-gazing adventure between a child and their dad, Little Blue Dot tackles big questions we ask about the universe, our place in it and why the only known liveable space in the universe, this precious little blue dot floating in space, matters so very much.

This event is part of https://geelongartscentre.org.au/whats-on/creative-learning/little-blue-dot/

For schools booking, please contact the venue directly.

Using magical puppetry techniques, Lemony S Puppet Theatre transports young audiences into space for the world premiere of this visually striking, beautifully played theatre performance for children and families.

What do a team of astrophysicists have to do with making children’s theatre? Quite a lot at Monash University! Little Blue Dot is developed in collaboration with the team at Monash University School of Physics and Astronomy, and is commissioned by Monash University Performing Arts Centres with co-commissioning support from Geelong Arts Centre.

Grounded in a camping star-gazing adventure between a child and their dad, Little Blue Dot tackles big questions we ask about the universe, our place in it and why the only known liveable space in the universe, this precious little blue dot floating in space, matters so very much.

This event is part of Family Fiesta – MPAC’s annual kids’ takeover of the Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts, 3 – 6 July 2024.

Crow Kid has moved to Nanna’s farm after a recent loss.  It’s summer holidays but it sure doesn’t feel like a normal summer – they’re lonely and super miserable! To ease their misery, they start to feed the crows who visit Nanna’s yard, beginning a beautiful friendship between child and birds.

A powerful story about resilience, connection and the healing power of friendship, Crow Kid is presented through shadow puppetry ‘unplugged’. Projected onto a back screen with all the mechanicians revealed, audience members get to see how the effects and shadows are created, inspiring them to create their own stories in shadows.

For more information, click here https://www.rav.net.au/events/crow-kid/

Welcome to the 2023 Melbourne Festival of Puppetry.  

We are delighted to welcome artists from across Australia to present their work. This year we are thrilled to offer audience’s 11 Children’s Performances, 3 adults performances, Roving Performances throughout the festival, Children’s Puppet Workshops and Professional Development Opportunities for Artists and Adults. 

New this year’s festival is The Puppet Picnic a FREE Community Day on the lawns of the Carlton Highrise Estate of performances, roving puppets, engaging workshops and an opportunity for all to connect, share and celebrate. 

Full schedule and bookings at https://lamama.com.au/whats-on/melbourne-festival-of-puppetry-2023/

The 2022 Lemony S Lab participants will present sections of their new works. Come and join us for a sneak peak of what the Melbourne Festival of Puppetry 2023 will include!

Book here https://lamama.com.au/whats-on/la-mama-explorations/puppet-lab/

The Lemony S Lab is a 10 month puppetry and performance training opportunity. Applications are open to participate until 30th January 2022. For more information click here

The Melbourne Festival of Puppetry returns in 2020.

Welcome in the spring and life returning to our community after the stresses and sadness of time apart due to Covid-19 and experience some of Australia’s finest puppet artists.

Please note; dates are subject to change depending on Government Covid-19 guidelines. Please join the Lemony S newsletter to stay up-to-date on news of the festival. Join the newsletter here

Photo; ‘Life’s a Carousel” by Sanctum Theatre & The Magic Lantern Theatre

Due to return to the Melbourne Recital Centre April 2020, this season has been postponed until 2021. We will update this event as soon as the new dates are confirmed. Stay safe.

Three sisters gather together after many years apart. One of them is dying.

In this complex world, old patterns of behaviour play out, old wounds are re-exposed and ultimately, a new reality where three becomes two must be found.

Created in collaboration with internationally celebrated artist Kyoko Imazu, singer-songwriter Susannah Espie and Lemony S Puppet Theatre, Taking the Waters is a visually stunning, aching and humorous examination of the absurdity of life and death.

This new work from Lemony S Puppet Theatre combines live performance, sung voice, bunraku puppets and object theatre with stunning and multi-layered shadow scenes.

Buy tickets here https://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?&presenter=AUDAREBINAEC&event=TAKETW19&tck=true

During 2019, Picasso and His dog is coming to a town near you!

New South Wales

19th August - 21st August, Riverside Theatre, Parramatta
https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/picasso-and-his-dog/

23rd August, Casula Powerhouse, Casula
http://www.casulapowerhouse.com/whats-on/lcc-whats-on/picasso-and-his-dog

29th August - 30th August, Northern Beaches
https://glenstreet.com.au/whats-on/picasso-and-his-dog

3rd September - 4th September, Shoalhaven
https://shoalhavenentertainment.com.au/live/picasso_and_his_dog

6th September, Griffith
https://www.griffith.nsw.gov.au/cp_themes/theatre/page.asp?p=DOC-FVJ-00-84-55

Victoria

10th September, Horsham
http://www.horshamtownhall.com.au/hthevent/picasso-and-his-dog/

11th - 12th September, Warnambol
https://www.lighthousetheatre.com.au/picasso-and-his-dog-0

13th September, Portland
http://www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/performances

18th September, Kerang
https://www.gannawarra.vic.gov.au/Events-Activities/Picasso-and-His-Dog

20th September, Mt Beauty
https://www.visitmountbeauty.com.au/listing/picasso-and-his-dog-mount-beauty/

21st September, Upway
http://ach.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Whats_On/Picasso_and_His_Dog#.XUy7vyN97Ac

1st October, Frankston
https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats_On_-_Buy_Tickets/Picasso_and_His_Dog

Tasmania

23rd-24th September, Launceston
https://theatrenorth.com.au/picasso-and-his-dog

25th September, Burnie
https://www.burnie.net/Events-directory/Picasso-and-His-Dog

26th - 27th September, Hobart
https://www.theatreroyal.com.au/shows/picasso-and-his-dog

Western Australia

8th - 10th October, Marundah
https://www.manpac.com.au/events/picasso-and-his-dog/

11th - 12th October, Perth
https://www.ticketswa.com/event/picasso-and-his-dog

14th October, Merredin
http://www.cumminstheatre.com.au/

18th October, Karratha
http://www.redearthartsprecinct.com.au/

For tickets and further information

https://castlemainefestival.com.au/events/picasso-and-his-dog/

Picasso and His Dog returns to Melbourne at Arts Centre Melbourne for 5 public shows.

Saturday 23 Mar

11:00 AM & 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM

Sunday 24 Mar

11:00 AM* & 2:00 PM

*Auslan interpreted performance: Sunday 24 March, 11:00 AM
See notes for more details

To book tickets and for more information, click https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2019/kids-and-families/picasso-and-his-dog

Join Lemony S' Jacob Williams for four weeks of puppetry master classes. Supported by Greater Dandenong, the workshop will examine Jacob’s approach to puppet making, the creation of character and the many wonderful techniques and mechanisms involved in puppet making.

Tickets are insanely cheap! $40 for the whole course.

There are only a few places left so book now.

Date: Saturday 28 Oct, Saturday 4 Nov, Saturday 11 Nov, Saturday 18 Nov
Times; 2-4pm
Cost: 4 week program - Full: $40 or Concession: $35
Ages: Adults 16+
Contact: Phone 8571 1666 to book your place or purchase online.
Location: Heritage Hill – Benga House, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong

Book by clicking here

Join us in March for a chance to delve into Lemony S Puppet Theatre's process of creating contemporary puppet theatre. This 2 day masterclass will cover writing and directing for puppet theatre, design and performance techniques. Booking will open in February. For further information,  please visit our workshops page by clicking here

Lemony S Puppet Theatre will be presenting a 3 day masterclass in puppetry and performance at the Peska Boneka Puppet Festival, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

For more information and bookings, see http://www.papermoonpuppet.com/

'Picasso and His Dog' will premiere in Melbourne at the fabulous Darebin Arts Centre during July 2016. Rug up and join Lump on marvellous journey into the mind and heart of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.

More information and tickets http://www.darebinarts.com.au/whats-on/picasso-and-his-dog

World Premiere! June 2016 will see the world premiere of our new work 'Picasso and His Dog'. We are very excited to be presenting this work at Hot House Theatre in Albury, NSW. Click the following link for more details and to book tickets. 

http://www.hothousetheatre.com.au/season-2016/