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Trash Puppets

Sustainability workshops and theatre shows in Melbourne. Specialising in creative incursions for scho

We empower people of all ages to get creative using recycled and reused materials
Trash Puppets believes that the key to sustainable living is in finding creative solutions to problems. We also believe in the power of individual creativity to inspire and transform. Regardless of gender, age, or ability, puppetry truly is is an art form for all. We run puppet-making workshops for:
* adults (team bu

ilding, conferences, and teacher's professional development),
* schools and early learning centres,
* councils running community festivals/ events,
* birthday parties!

24/04/2026

Thank you to the team at for creating this fantastic video of our time at The Memo in Healesville last week.

We had a wonderful time. ❤️

13/04/2026

If you are looking for a wonderful family show to take the kids to, these school holidays - "Trash with a Porpoise" is perfect for you.

Funny, full of action, songs, puppets and of course lots of Trash - this show has earned 5☆ ratings everywhere it goes.

Buy your tickets now for:

- Tomorrow - Tuesday April 14 @ 11am at the Wyndham Cultural Centre

- Wednesday April 15 @ 11am at The Memo Healesville.

Below is a link to our website, which has booking links for both shows, or go directly to the Venue's website.

See you there!

www.trashpuppets.com

06/04/2026

OUR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ACTIVITIES START TOMORROW!!

We are so excited to be touring our hilarious show "Trash with a Porpoise" to 4 different Theatres these school holidays. 😁

With performance in theatres on all sides of Melbourne, there is bound to be one close to you.

All shows start at 11am, with the show running for an hour.

Starting tomorrow (Tuesday 7th April) we will be at Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre (Pracc) for a show at 11am and a Trash Puppet Making Workshop at 1pm.

Then on Thursday 9th April, we will be performing our show at The Drum Theatre

Next week on Tuesday 14th April, we will be performing at Wyndham Cultural Centre

And finally on Wednesday 15th April we will be performing at The Memo Healesville for Yarra Ranges Council We will also be running a free Trash Puppets Workshop in the Foyer at The Memo at 12.30pm.

Tickets are on sale now and links to book for all shows and the Plenty Ranges Workshop are listed on our website (link below), or go directly to the website of the venue you are planning to attend.

This will be the last opportunity to see this fabulous show in 2026, possibly ever, so don't miss this chance to see our most successful work for families!

Please note for these performances, the show will star 2 of the original creators of the show:' the incredible Jem Bravo and Trash Puppets Founder and Artistic Director Jhess Knight!

“Absolute MUST SEE of the Melbourne Comedy Festival, don’t miss this gorgeous show.” (Annie Junor, In Review)

www.trashpuppets.com/shows-and-events

01/04/2026

School Holidays are nearly here and we can't wait to take our anazing show "Trash with a Porpoise" on the road all over Melbourne.

We will be at :

Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre (PRACC) on Tuesday 7th April at 11am.

Drum Theatre in Dandenong on Thursday 9 April

Wyndham Cultural Centre in Werribee on Tuesday 14 April

The Memo in Healesville on Wednesday 15 April

Tickets on sale now!

21/10/2025

Recently Producer Jen was successful in securing funding from the amazing Palais Theatre through their Community Fund to purchase body mics and a mixer for our performers to use with our sound equipment, to amplify and protect their voices as they present our work in schools and at events.

This funding was invaluable for our company to be able to perform for large groups of children in our current schools tour, and at great events such as at Dream Day for Zoos Victoria last weekend.

We are so VERY grateful to Palais Theatre for providing this funding and supporting local arts organisations to present our work for the community and support our artists.

Thank you also to our presenting partners including the Zoo last weekend, and Regional Arts Victoria who are currently touring "Trash with a Porpoise" into regional schools through their fabulous education program.

Lastly, thank you to our Technical Manager Tim for his expertise in acquiring, setting up, and training our team in using this wonderful new equipment.

30/07/2025

We are so excited to be celebrating the end of Plastic Free July with our friends at City of Maribyrnong on Friday afternoon.

In addition to our fabulous rolling workshops, there will be a wonderful array of environmental organisations and information to entertain, inspire and educate.

Its family friendly and starts at 3.30pm, so perfect to pop into after school, if you live in Western Melbourne.

More information is available from the link below:

https://maribyrnong-events.bookable.net.au/ #!/event-detail/ev_fd4648d721964623bd703c25937e638e

09/07/2025

Look at the beautiful puppets made on Tuesday at the amazing Roola Boola Children's Arts Festival. 😁😁😁

These free workshop sessions are just one of 30+ different shows and workshops being presented by for families these school holidays.

We will be back in the Mezz at Chapel off Chapel tomorrow (Thursday) from 12pm, and again next Tuesday & and Thursday, too, so come down and have some fun with Trash with our trastastic team.

For more information about the rest of the Festival's program, go to:

www.roolaboola.com.au

08/07/2025

We are so excited to be part of the amazing Roola Boola Children's Arts Festival again this year!

Stonnington City Council proudly presents Roola Boola Children’s Arts Festival from Tuesday 8 July to Friday 18 July and will be taking over Chapel Off Chapel and venues in Stonnington with a range of over 30 performances, workshops and unique activities that will ignite children's imaginations.

Our amazing trash puppet making workshops are free, and will be run on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Mezz at Chapel off Chapel from 12pm – 2.30pm.

Come down and make a puppet, see a show, and enjoy one of the only Children's Festivals in Melbourne.

For more details about the full program, click the link below:

http://www.roolaboola.com.au/

01/04/2025

Do you live in the Wyndham City area?

We are thrilled to be returning to Wyndham City for more free trash puppet making workshops at the Dianella Community Centre in Tarneit on Tuesday, 8th April.

Our workshops are part of Wyndham’s Green Living Series which happens annually with a wide range of sustainable living workshops and events, aimed at building skills and providing tips to live a little greener.

The series includes a mixture of community and council run events with a range of exciting workshops, field days and events hosted by passionate and knowledgeable presenters or community members.

There are only 2 trash puppet making sessions, and numbers are limited, so click the link below for more details and to book.

Thanks to Council's wonderful Waste and Litter Education team for inviting us back, after our sessions were fully booked out last time.

https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/trash-puppets-workshop-0

10/03/2025

Look who is on the front page of the local Ballarat paper!

It's the last day of the Festival and we have had so much fun 😁

Thanks again to for having us at this brilliant community event.

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Ballarat, VIC
3350

Website

http://www.trashpuppets.com/

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