The Owl's Apprentice

Owl’s aren’t born wise you know, they have to learn it from somewhere. A young owl named Poot Poot is sent to study at Owl school. On his journey he meets an Echidna, a Wombat, a Kookaburra, a Lyrebird, a Kangaroo and a Platypus who each share with him their own kind special kind of wisdom. But will he pass the final test and become wise enough to save the forest? The Owl’s Apprentice is an interactive show for families combining shadow puppetry and physical comedy.

Performed by Jenny Ellis, a puppeteer of more than twenty years, who weaves the whole story together with a single set of hands, playing multiple characters at once.

“I really liked the show... it was awesome and really funny. I’ve learnt a few things from your performance...it’s okay to be different and to never give up! I give your shadow puppet show a 10/10."

Veronica, aged 8, Seymour Centre, NSW

“I loved The Owl's Apprentice. It was excellent." Erica, aged 7 years, Riverside Theatres, Parramatta

“Excellent show, fun and educational." Kellie, audience member, Burrinja Arts Centre

INFO

2 shows - 11:00am and 3.00pm Sunday 24 January 2027

Duration: 40 mins plus Q&A

Recommended for ages 4 – 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

Shadow Puppetry Workshop at 1:00pm - book HERE

Written by Jenny Ellis & Anne Brooksbank

Puppetry mentoring by Richard Bradshaw

Music by Kelly Ryall & Greg Sheehan

Directing by Jacob Williams & Clare Batholomew

Puppets and Sets by Jenny Ellis, Dayna Morrissey, Freya Pitt & Lois Conlan

Lighting Design by Danny Pettingill

Film by James Fleming

Photography by Jeremy Lavender and Anand Kuma