Trinket the Robot

Next date: Thursday, 22 October 2026 | 11:00 AM to 11:40 AM

A Little Robot who longs to become “real” – but is he ready for what it means to become alive?

The story is about an inventor Doctorr Doovalacky, who with the help of his assistant, a green Caterpillar named Gizmo, sets out to build a robot.
But this will be no ordinary robot, Trinket will have the ability to have feelings like a “real” human. The audience helps him to learn about the world, but quickly it becomes complicated. Doctorr Doovalacky finds himself losing control of his own creation.

Trinket learns that to become human is to not only to feel wonder and joy, but also to feel other emotions like anger, fear and the sadness of saying goodbye to someone when you are not ready to. Having feelings is not easy and to be alive means making difficult choices.

Trinket the Robot is a lively, funny, interactive, modern re-telling of Pinocchio, that explores emotions and offers ways for children to understand different feelings.

SNAP FACTS

It’s a puppet show.
It’s funny.
It’s about an inventor, his assistant who is a caterpillar and a robot named Trinket.
It’s interactive: the audience participates in the show.
The style of puppetry is rod-puppetry influenced by Japanese Bunraku, a 300 year old tradition of puppetry, where the puppets are performed on a table, and the puppeteers are visible behind.
It’s recommended for children aged 3 to 10 years old but is also enjoyed by adults.

“Thank you, that was the best!” -Lucas, 8 year old, MiRA Marysville, VIC

“Wonderful. Your message was beautiful. You see through the eyes of children so well.” – Audience members, Mooroolbark Community Centre, VIC

“Fab show! We loved it. Thank you!” Audience member, Woodford Folk Festival, QLD

“What a lovely show! Great comedic timing. Perfect for my grandson aged 5. Loved the action, story, moral, emotions – everything!” ~Barb, Rosny Barn, TAS