Puppet Mania
An absolutely amazing show. The students and adults are still talking about it.
Teacher, Bowenville State School
Bombarded with praise and five-star ratings from Queensland teachers statewide, Puppet Mania will inspire your students with a joyous artform that they can really get their hands into.
Three-time Queensland Entertainer of the Year and member of the Queensland Entertainment Hall of Fame, David Hamilton combines the amazing worlds of puppetry, cabaret and visual theatre to bring a cast of 15 puppets to life in this all singing, all dancing extravaganza.
Illustrating unique stagecraft techniques, Puppet Mania will widen students’ perspective on this skilful and intricate theatrical genre. David demonstrates how to manipulate marionettes, rod, glove and finger puppets from around the world, culminating in a dazzling finale.
David Hamilton is also available On Demand and for workshops and residencies.
Produced and presented by David Hamilton.
Photo by Stefanie Mellon.
Curriculum Connections:
KLAs – The Arts (Drama, Visual Arts), Technology, SOSE, English
This performance and associated Teacher’s Resource Kit enable
students to:
- Explore stagecraft, design and performance elements of puppetry
- Learn to make and manipulate puppets
- Use technology design processes to create original puppet characters
- Understand the cultural origins and history of puppetry
Watch a clip of the show