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Metallic robot figure looking amazed at a red-winged insect.
25 – 27 Sep

Trinket the Robot

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre

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.

For 3–10-year-olds.

Part of the Melbourne Festival of Puppetry.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 25 Sep
  • 11.30am - 12.10pm 11:30am - 12:10pm
Sat 26 Sep
  • 11.30am - 12.10pm 11:30am - 12:10pm
Sun 27 Sep
  • 11.30am - 12.10pm 11:30am - 12:10pm

Location

La Mama Courthouse
349 Drummond St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

From $15 to $25

Adult / general $25
Children $25
Book online for Trinket the Robot

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9347 6948
  • email address: info@lamama.com.au
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Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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