A Little Bit of Blue

A Little Bit of Blue is an interactive environmental detective story, told with puppetry. As well as unravelling a mystery, it involves learning about the unique habits of an extraordinary Australian animal, the Satin Bowerbird, and their fascination for the colour blue. It is a fun frolicking mix of Detective Noir, slapstick, with some interesting learning discoveries along the way, presented by Little Wing Puppets.

Mavis’s world is turned upside-down by small disappearances. Something has gone missing and is nowhere to be found. Mrs Hooley has been looking everywhere. But it’s not just today. Every day a new thing seems to disappear. Little things. A $10 note. Clothes pegs. A ball of wool. It’s troubling at first, but the thief then takes it one step too far...

­­Mavis calls in a Detective to investigate. The Detective, Harry McGee, an adorable buffoon, makes a mess of the investigation, and the children love always being one step ahead of him. They set a trap for the burglar. A stake out is required. In the dead of night, the Detective indeed finds something peculiar.... The children’s role is to help him solve the case.

Jenny Ellis, a puppeteer of more than twenty years, weaves the whole mystery together, sometimes playing three characters at once. The young audience will gasp with surprise, sigh with the sadness, shout in outrage, cheer with triumph, and dance with joy as they follow the sneaky bowerbird on his journey to find love.

Little Wing Puppets are an Australian puppetry company specialising in children’s theatre. Since 2006, they have toured our puppet shows and workshops to every state and territory of Australia, as well as overseas. Their work has grown out of a love of puppetry and the power of a good story.

INFO

2 shows at 10.30am and 2.00pm on Friday 10 April 2026

Duration: 40 mins plus Q&A

Recommended for ages 3 – 10 years

Tickets: Adult - $25, Concession - $20, Children - $15, Group of 4 - $60 (plus booking fee - non-refundable)

Bistro opening hours - Lunch: 11:30am to 2:00pm

WORKSHOP - Little Wing Puppets are offering a children's workshop at midday on 10 April - more info and bookings HERE

What people have been saying about A Little Bit of Blue:

“A great puppet show and a fantastic mix of entertainment and education.”

~ David Perkins

Senior Programs Officer, Melbourne Museum

“A delightful show! Very clever and amusing – both for young and old. Jenny Ellis is clearly a very talented performer! Congratulations to all involved and thank you for a wonderfully engaging performance.”

~ Max, Audience response, Northcote Kid’s Festival

"Wonderful! Fantastic puppets and story. The kids faces as they watched it told it all. Love it."

~ Jess, Parent, Myrrhee Memorial Hall, Regional Arts Victoria, Connecting Places Tour

"The Pupit Show was Amazing! I can't wait to see another one."

~ Arielle, aged 9, Justice & Police Museum, CBD Activation & Play the City Program, Sydney