Welcome to the Melbourne Festival of Puppetry 2023.  

27th June - 2nd July 2023.

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.

For full program and booking, click here https://lamama.com.au/whats-on/melbourne-festival-of-puppetry-2023/

The Melbourne Festival of Puppetry 2023 is supported by the Australia Council for the Arts, Creative Victoria, the City of Melbourne, Carlton Inc. The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society, La Mama Theatre and Lemony S Puppet Theatre and proudly sponsored by Creature Technology Company, the Motely Bauhaus and Co.As.It

Images below from the Melbourne Festival of Puppetry 2021. Photos by Daren Gill.