Pupperoos shows are interactive, joyful, and designed to stay with audiences long after the curtain comes down. Every show is performed by Kay Yasugi — a professionally trained puppeteer with over 20 years of experience creating puppetry for theatre, film, and education.
Shows are available for libraries, schools, festivals, community events, and private bookings across Sydney and beyond. Each performance can be followed by a Q&A, and workshop add-ons are available on request.
Current Shows
Shadow Stories from Around the World
Suitable for: Ages 3+, Families | Duration: 40 minutes
Step into a world of light and imagination. This lively shadow puppetry show weaves together traditional tales from across the globe — Korean folktales, an Italian story, and playful retellings of familiar favourites.
The Korean stories featured in this show were adapted by Kay into picture books, read aloud online by The Wiggles in celebration of 60 years of Australia-Korea friendship.
A joyful, family-friendly celebration of stories from many cultures.
Puppet Pandemonium
Suitable for: Ages 3+, Families | Duration: 50 minutes
Meet a cheeky monkey, a shy raccoon, a very hungry caterpillar, and a cast of shadow puppets — and they all need your help! This interactive show is packed with laughter, surprises, and storytelling from start to finish. Along the way, Kay shares the stories behind the puppets and how they were made — for curious minds who want to know how it all works.
A celebration of puppetry in all its forms — brought to you by a puppeteer who has performed at the Sydney Opera House.
Haenyeo: Women of the Sea
Suitable for: Ages 6+, Families | Duration: 25 minutes
Deep beneath the waters of Jeju Island, Korea, the Haenyeo — women divers — have passed down their traditions from mother to daughter for generations. This intimate, immersive theatre piece weaves together Korean music, puppetry, and crochet to tell their story.
Performed by a real mother and daughter.
Snow on a Summer’s Day
Suitable for: Ages 7+, Families | Duration: 30 minutes
A MOTHER WRITES DOWN HER LIFE. HER DAUGHTER BRINGS IT TO LIGHT.
What do we carry when we leave home? What do we pass on — and what do we let go?
Snow on a Summer's Day is an intimate new puppetry work created and performed by mother and daughter Youngkyu (Yong) Kwon and Kay Yasugi, receiving its world premiere at the Melbourne Festival of Puppetry, 2026. Drawing on Yong's bilingual essays — written in Korean and English, with stories stretching from Korea to Japan to Australia — the work weaves together memory, paper and puppetry. A mother sets down her stories so they won't disappear. A daughter brings them to life.
For every heart that has ever called more than one place home.
FAQs
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Easy, collaborative, and fun — that's the goal! Kay is friendly, approachable, and genuinely loves working with people to make things happen. No event is too small, and no request is too unusual. Whether you have a clear brief or just a vague idea, Kay is happy to work with you to shape something that fits your space, your audience, and your budget. Many of Pupperoos' best shows have come from unexpected conversations — so don't hesitate to get in touch even if you're not sure what you need yet.
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Pricing varies depending on the show, location, and number of sessions.
Generally speaking:
‘Shadow Stories Around the World’ starts at $750/show (40 mins, 1 performer)
‘Puppet Pandemonium’ starts at $800/show (50 mins, 1 performer)
‘Haenyeo: Women of the Sea’ starts at $1,200 (25–30 mins, 2 performers)
Contact us for a quote — we're happy to work with your budget where we can.
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Shows are suitable for audiences of around 50 children (plus accompanying adults).
For larger audiences or multiple sessions in one day, please get in touch to discuss.
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For our Shadow Stories and Puppet Pandemonium Shows, a clear performance area of approximately 2m x 2m is required. Shows can be set up in libraries, school halls, community centres and theatres.
The show will require:
a projection screen or plain white wall (we can bring a screen if needed)
access to a powerpoint (for an overhead projector and speaker)
a sturdy table (approx 2m long x 1 m wide)
access to parking (with ramp/elevator to the venue) on the day.
Click here to view technical information for Haenyeo: Women of the Sea.
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Kay typically arrives 60 minutes before the show to set up and takes approximately 40 minutes to pack up. Please ensure the space is available from this time.
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Pupperoos is based in Sydney and regularly performs across Greater Sydney. Travel to regional NSW is possible — contact us to discuss.
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We recommend booking at least 4-6 weeks in advance, especially for weekend and school holiday dates which fill quickly.
Kay also tours with The Vegetable Plot (performing as Avo Kaydo!) and they are often booked in the school holidays.
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Yes! Multiple sessions are available and can be a cost-effective option for larger events. Contact us to discuss.
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Yes — puppet making and puppetry workshops can be added to any booking. These are great for schools, libraries, and festivals looking for a fuller program.
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Use the contact form below or email Kay directly at info@pupperoos.com or call 0405 335 228