Trinket the Robot: Show and Workshop
Join us on this Pinocchio inspired story and puppetry workshop as part of Write Out West!
Trinket the little robot longs to become “real” – but is he ready for what it means to be alive? An inventor, Dr Doovalacky, sets out to build a robot with the help of his assistant, a green caterpillar named Gizmo. But this robot will be no ordinary robot. Trinket will be able to have feelings like a “real human,” and the audience needs to help him learn about the world. Trinket learns that to become human is not only to feel wonder and joy, but also to feel anger, fear and the sadness of having to say goodbye to someone when you don’t want to.
This lively, funny, interactive show explores emotions and offers ways for children to understand different feelings.
ENHANCE YOUR THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
See the show, then join the team from Little Wing Puppets for the Puppetry of Paper Workshop!
Based on Bunraku-style puppetry, a traditional Japanese form of theatre, during this interactive session, participants will have the opportunity to make a unique puppet out of paper and then learn techniques to bring it to life, either as individuals or a team. Each group will work on short performances which are presented to the group. Participants will leave the workshop with a range of performance skills, which can be applied to any kind of puppetry.
Audience Information
The production of Trinket the Robot contains coloured disco lighting effects.
Age Suitability
Suitable for ages 3 – 8 and their families.
Duration
Show: 45 minutes (No interval. Includes a 5-minute Q&A).
Workshop: 60 minutes (No break).
Tickets
Show and workshop tickets are sold separately. For the Puppetry of Paper Workshop an adult or guardian must be in attendance with their child, but do not need to purchase a ticket.
These events are part of the Write Out West: Western Sydney Libraries and Literature Festival – nine-days of literary fun for all ages! Running Wednesday 27 November – Thursday 5 December, click here to explore the full festival program.
Cast & Creatives
Little Wing Puppets / Producer
Jenny Ellis and Anne Brooksbank / Writers
Jacob Williams and Clare Batholomew / Directors
Thomas “Soup” Campbell / Music
Jenny Ellis, Jeremy Lavender, Lauren Redpath and Dayna Morrissey / Puppets and Set
- Key Info:
- Dates & Times
- Tickets
- Accessibility
Sunday 1 December
Show: 10am – 10:45am
Workshop: 11:15 – 12:15pm
Watch the Trailer
PlayRead the Reviews
“Thank you, that was the best!”
-Lucas, 8 year old, MiRA Marysville, VIC
“Wonderful. Your message was beautiful. You see through the eyes of children so well.”
– Audience members, Mooroolbark Community Centre, VIC
“Fab show! We loved it. Thank you!”
– Audience member, Woodford Folk Festival, QLD
“What a lovely show! Great comedic timing. Perfect for my grandson aged 5. Loved the action, story, moral, emotions – everything!”
– Barb, Rosny Barn, TAS
“The children were captivated by the show. They laughed and some cried. Trinket the Robot was entertaining and thoughtful in dealing with emotions.”
– Lisa Hicks, Early Childhood Educator, NSW
“It was good to see the Robot cry. Sometimes I cry too. It was good when the Robot got sad and then got happy again. It makes me feel like when I get sad, I can get happy again too.”
– Charlie, 4 years old, Seymour, VIC
“That was better than Cirque du Soleil”
– Stanley, 9 years old, Sydney NSW
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