Puppet Playtime

Puppet Playtime is an interactive experience specially crafted for children aged 3 to 5.

Designed to nurture their creativity and love for storytelling, each session at Maragret River HEART – Nala Bardip Mia brings a beloved children’s book to life through the art of puppetry.

Each session follows a simple format:

• LISTEN: Gather round as our talented performer presents the story in their unique performance style.
• CREATE: Explore the story and its themes through creative play activities. Adults / caregivers are essential to this part of Puppet Playtime, and at every session, there will be something to create and take home to treasure.
• PLAY: Engage in puppet play, making sounds and music, games, and other interactive play. Listen to the story retold with your creation in hand and see your child’s imagination soar!

For children aged 3 to 5, plus an accompanying adult. Two talented artists will perform and manage the session (limited to 20 x 3–5-year-olds and their caregivers per session)

About Pig the Pug
After two years of sold-out Puppet Playtime sessions featuring Thelma the Unicorn, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s 2025 Puppet Playtime tour will bring another Aaron Blabey favourite to life – Pig the Pug! 

Pig the Pug is a hilarious and heartwarming tale about a greedy little pug who refuses to share. With its playful rhymes, expressive illustrations, and a mischievous main character, this laugh-out-loud story explores the importance of kindness, patience, and playing fair. Beloved by children and parents alike, Pig the Pug is sure to bring giggles galore.