Melbourne Festival of Puppetry 2026: Little Wing Puppets

Trinket the Robot

This charming tale is about a lonely inventor, Professor Doovalacky, who sets out to build a robot with the help of his assistant, a green caterpillar. But this will be no ordinary robot – Trinket will have feelings like a real human! But Trinket quickly learns that to be human is not only to feel wonder and joy, but also to feel anger, fear and sadness.

A modern adaptation of the tale of Pinocchio, Trinket the Robot is a lively, funny, interactive solo show by Little Wing Puppets that explores emotions and offers ways for children to understand different feelings.

Performer: Jenny Ellis

Written by: Jenny Ellis & Anne Brooksbank

Directed by Jacob Williams & Clare Batholomew

Music by Thomas “ Soup” Campbell

Puppets and set by Jenny Ellis, Jeremy Lavender, Lauren Redpath & Dayna Morrissey

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
What a lovely show! Great comedic timing. Perfect for my grandson aged 5. Loved the action, story, moral, emotions – everything!
Barb, Rosny Barn, TAS
Wonderful. Your message was beautiful. You see through the eyes of children so well.
Audience members, Mooroolbark Community Centre, VIC

Colour changing and moving disco lights (not strobe)

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