We honour and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of Country. Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal Land.
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“In an age defined by digital spectacle, there is a renewed sense of wonder in these handcrafted illusions” – The Age
We are Snuff Puppets!
Unleashing giant puppet spectacles for 30 years!
Our work, a fusion of sculpture, physical theatre, and music, has entertained millions worldwide.
Based in Naarm, (Melbourne) Australia, we have toured arts festivals in 30 countries.
Check out our main stage shows, interactive roaming acts & community workshops
Snuff Puppets stats:
• 2 million+ live audiences worldwide
• 325 million+ YouTube views
• 250+ stage shows
• 800+ outdoor roaming gigs
• 50+ community workshops
• 3,000+ workshop students
• 30+ Aussie tours
• 38 International tours to:
Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Democratic Republic of the Congo, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, People’s Republic of China, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan & Thailand
• 700,000+ online subscribers
• 30+ Protest & Rally appearances
Snuff Puppets have collaborated with thousands artists, including:
• Puppeteers
• Performers
• Circus performers
• Cabaret artists
• Contemporary and traditional dancers
• Composers, musicians, digital sound artists, singers
• Puppet builders, visual artists, illustrators, set designers and builders, costume and fashion designers
• Filmmakers and projection artists
• Traditional artforms including:
Australian indigenous painters
Wayang Kulit (Indonesian shadow puppetry)
Dalang (Priest-musician-storyteller)
Taiko drummers
Shamanistic ceremonial ritual
Indonesian mask makers
Drag artists
Folk dancers and singers
South American carnivale puppet makers
Snuff Puppets is a member of Arts West – an alliance of arts organisations in Melbourne’s inner west.
Snuff Puppets is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. City of Maribyrnong & Crumpler
We honour and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of Country. Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal Land.