Spotlight On: Pico and the Golden Lagoon
A puppet-powered adventure with live music, environmental heart, and a frog on a mission. Ideal for: Festivals, libraries, schools & community events and children aged 3–9 and their families
Pico and the Golden Lagoon by Pico’s Puppet Palace
📅 Available for 2026 bookings
📍 Ideal for: Festivals, libraries, schools & community events
What’s the Show About?
In a world made from imagination, reclaimed fabric, and found objects, Pico and the Golden Lagoon follows Pico a curious young adventurer on a journey to uncover a glowing, mythical place — and along the way, she meets creatures, faces challenges, and discovers that nature has its own kind of magic.
With handmade puppets, a live musical score, and a message of wonder, courage, and environmental connection, this 45-minute performance enchants young audiences while introducing themes of sustainability and empathy.
“A joyful, handmade world full of lovable characters, live music, and recycled magic.”
Designed especially for children aged 3–9, this show is warm, playful, and ideal for relaxed performance settings — with visually engaging puppets, lively storytelling, and no need for a high-tech setup.
Check out “Pico and the Golden Lagoon” short promo film from the 2020 performance in the kidszone at Womadelaide, with Evelyn Roth Festival Arts below.
Who’s It For?
Children aged 3–9 and their families
Perfect for libraries, festivals, schools, rural touring, and pop-up spaces
Portable and eco-friendly — works almost anywhere
🎟️ Show Details
Type: Puppet Show with Live Music
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Visual/Physical Theatre
Running Time: 45 minutes
Ticket Price Range: Flexible / TBC
Language: English
Accessibility: Relaxed performance-friendly; accessible format
Spoken or Non-Spoken: Spoken
Travel: Available globally
Audience Size: Flexible based on venue
📸 Promo & Booking Info
Website: picospuppetpalace.com
Photos: Gallery
Marketing Pack: Company Website
Contact: picospuppetpalace@gmail.com
💡 About the Company: Pico’s Puppet Palace
Founded in 2016 by Sally Miller and Jesse Hamilton, Pico’s Puppet Palace creates puppet theatre using beautifully crafted puppets, imaginative storytelling, and live music — all centred around reclaimed, recycled, and repurposed materials.
Each episode in the “Pico” series introduces ecological themes through vibrant characters and handmade charm, using puppets crafted from everything from old toys and clothes to metal, wood, and glass. Jesse’s background in mechanics and building gives the puppets intricate moving parts, while Sally’s theatrical performance brings their world to life with warmth, humour, and joy.
Their mission is to inspire curiosity, environmental awareness, and creativity through their shows and workshops, connecting audiences across ages and cultures.
🌏 Touring Highlights
Canada – Children’s & Music Festivals:
Whistler Children’s Festival, Fraser Valley, Starbelly Jam, Quadrapalooza, Robson Valley, Kispiox, Koksilah, Campbell Bay, Arts Wells
Canada – Libraries:
Kootenay branches, Whistler, Squamish, Pemberton, Bowen Island, Sechelt, Vancouver Island
Australia – Major Festivals:
Adelaide Fringe, Womadelaide, Salt Festival, Cygnet Folk Festival, Taste of Tasmania, MONA, Tamar Valley, Summer Solstice, Yeppoon, Yumgaburra, and more
In 2022, the company received the UNIMA Australia Lorrie Gardner Scholarship, which supported a residency in Indonesia with the esteemed Papermoon Puppet Theatre — including a performance at the renowned Pesta Boneka festival.
They’ve also received support from the BC Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts.
✂️ Workshops & Outreach
Pico’s Puppet Palace also offers:
Puppet-making workshops using found/recycled materials
Puppetry & storytelling sessions for children, families, and adults
Library residencies and community-focused creative projects
Their work helps spark imagination across generations — empowering participants to create stories from their own hands and the world around them.
