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Artist to Artist Masterclass From a Child’s Idea to the Stage with Papermoon Puppet Theatre (Indonesia)

6 June 2025

In the Centre for Creativity

Workshops

Join the award-winning Papermoon Puppet Theatre, creators of A Bucket of Beetles, for an exclusive masterclass into their unique creative process.

In this 90-minute session, you’ll gain insight into their all-ages collaborative process that brought A Bucket of Beetles to life. Discover how the initial inspiration came from a child's drawings and how these simple ideas transformed into a captivating theatrical experience for young audiences. Artists from Papermoon will share stories from their creative process, offering a deep dive into their methods of storytelling, design, and puppetry. 

This immersive experience will take you through their full creative journey, from the spark of a child’s idea to the magic of live performance. 

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Bring Your Own Idea to Life

We invite you to bring a story or idea from a child in your life—whether it’s a funny moment, a dream, or a simple observation—and explore how to transform it into a creative piece using puppetry, materials, and imagination. Let’s discover the magic that happens when you combine a child’s perspective with the artistry of theatre. 

Through guided activities, you’ll experiment with making puppets and installations using recycled and natural materials, exploring how these elements come together to tell powerful stories. 

This masterclass is perfect for emerging to senior artists, theatre and design students, stage designers, educators, and early childhood professionals eager to learn about contemporary puppet theatre and how simple materials can create compelling, magical experiences for audiences of all ages. 

Sydney Opera House presents a Papermoon Puppet Theatre production. 

A Bucket of Beetles events at the Sydney Opera House received grant funding from the Australia-Indonesia Institute of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Artist to Artist Masterclasses

Embark on a transformative journey of professional development with our exclusive series of masterclasses hosted by internationally renowned artists, all gracing the iconic stages of the Sydney Opera House.

This unparalleled opportunity invites both aspiring and seasoned artists, educators and industry professionals  alike to delve into the secrets, techniques, processes and inspirations that have propelled these global talents to the pinnacle of their craft. 

You’ll connect with like-minded artists and discover new techniques and perspectives to support your creative journey.

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