The Owl’s Apprentice is a magical puppetry adventure, and it’s coming to Laycock Street Community Theatre in the spring holidays!
This is a gorgeous show that blends shadow puppetry, physical comedy and storytelling with a script that celebrates our unique Australian animals and the journey of growing wiser.
At only 40 minutes long, this show is perfect for keeping children entertained without getting the jittery wiggles. And they even have a hands-on puppet-making workshop to follow! Perfect holiday fun!
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Did you know that owls aren’t born wise? Like most of us, they have to learn it.
In The Owl’s Apprentice, we meet Poot Poot, a young owl who’s been sent to Owl School to learn the secrets of wisdom. Trouble is, Poot Poot isn’t like the other owls – he misses home, he misses his family, and he’s not quite sure what “wisdom” even is.
What follows is a heartwarming, funny and beautifully nostalgic tale told through shadow puppetry, hand puppetry and captivating storytelling – all brought to life by the wonderfully talented Jenny Ellis. Jenny has been a puppeteer for more than 20 years and, in this show, she plays multiple characters, weaves the whole story together and keeps her audience – young and old – utterly enchanted.
Along his journey, Poot Poot meets a whole cast of wise Australian animals: A wombat who teaches him persistence. A lyrebird who shows him the value of careful listening. A kookaburra who helps him find joy even when he’s sad. An echidna who shares the importance of resilience. And a platypus who teaches him to embrace being different.
Through these encounters, Poot Poot discovers that wisdom isn’t just one thing – it’s the collection of little lessons you learn each and every day.
The Owl’s Apprentice was created by Little Wing Puppets, an Australian company specialising in imaginative, high-quality children’s theatre, and it’s a beautiful show for your little ones.
Bonus: There are Shadow Puppet-Making Workshops, too!
As if the show itself wasn’t magical enough, Jenny is also offering hands-on shadow puppet-making workshops for kids aged 4-12. In these workshops, children will learn the skills to create their own puppet characters and stories – and they’ll take their very own puppet home! The workshops are a perfect creative add-on, inspiring little ones to keep the magic alive long after the curtain falls.
Whether you come for the show, the workshop, or both, The Owl’s Apprentice promises to be an enchanting, wisdom-filled adventure your kids will be talking about for days.
The Owl’s Apprentice
Show Times: Wed 8 October 2025 at 10.30am | Thurs 9 October 2025 at 10.30am and 12.30pm.
Duration: 40 mins + Q&A.
Age group: Recommended for kids aged 4-10 (and their adults).
Show Cost: Tickets $20 | Vacation Care Group $15.
For group bookings please contact the Box Office on 4323 3233 between 10am – 2pm Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri or email them on [email protected]
Shadow Puppet Workshops with Little Wing Puppets: Wed 8 October 2025 at 11.45am | Thurs 9 October 2025 at 1.45pm. All tickets $15 (Companion Card Holders, free).
Where: Laycock Street Community Theatre, 5 Laycock Street, Wyoming.
Phone: 02 4323 3233
Email: [email protected]
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Written By: KATIE STOKES
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After working in print and online media for more than a decade, Katie launched Playing in Puddles in 2017. A mum of three young boys and local of the Central Coast, Katie loves discovering and sharing all that’s happening in our region.
