Puppet Hire - A Blanck Canvas

LARGE SCALE PUPPETS FOR HIRE

A Blanck Canvas specialises in the comprehensive design, production, and performance of an extensive range of large-scale puppets. Our diverse puppet collection is available for hire, catering to a wide spectrum of events. With national and international shipping capabilities, we offer flexible hire arrangements. For detailed information on our puppet hire services, kindly contact us today.

THE FALCON

A enormous, stately bird of prey with an impressive 10m wingspan, covered with glowing, golden shards.

Built in Australia for Dubai’s World Expo, this iconic creature was designed to celebrate the 50 year Golden Jubilee in the UAE. Conceptualised, constructed and performed by the team at A Blanck Canvas, The Falcon has been performed both locally and internationally to captivated audiences of thousands.

There are 12 members of The Falcon’s team, including:
8 professional puppeteers | 2 technical specialists | 1 puppetry director | 1 production assistant

For more information download the information sheet.

THE GUARDIAN

Puppet Mayhem: The Official Launch of The Playground. The Guardian by A Blanck Canvas. Photo by Little Moments Melbourne 2021.

This 10m long, roving mythical creature covered with glowing, hand painted foam shards, is transported here to protect its kingdom.

Built in Australia for Melbourne’s International event, White Night, this huge, mesmerising, luminous creature is a crowd favourite and was conceptualised, constructed and performed by the team at A Blanck Canvas. The Guardian has been performed both locally and internationally to audiences of thousands.

There are 12 members of The Guardian’s team, including:
8 professional puppeteers | 2 technical specialists | 1 puppetry director | 1 production assistant

For more information download the information sheet.

THE MESSENGER

This 5.5m, awe-inspiring archangel from the future has come to deliver a message of love and compassion for all.

Built in Australia for Melbourne’s International event, White Night, this striking, full-motion, luminous figure is a crowd favourite and was conceptualised, constructed and performed by the team at A Blanck Canvas. The Messenger captivates audiences of all ages.

There are 12 members of The Messenger’s team, including:
8 professional puppeteers | 2 technical specialists | 1 puppetry director | 1 production assistant

For more information download the information sheet.

THE PHOENIX

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A breath-taking mythical creature of wonder, the ultimate symbol of strength, longevity and renewal.

Built in Australia for Esoteric Festival, this incredible, luminous creature has been installed as a major show centrepiece like no other. Conceptualised, constructed and installed by the team at A Blanck Canvas, The Phoenix is an unforgettable visual spectacular that will draw and engage crowds at any event.

There are 4 members of The Phoenix’s team, including:
4 crew for build and dismantle | 1 technical specialists

For more information download the information sheet.

THE TIGER

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Standing at an impressive 5 meters in length, this majestic roving animal captivates crowds with its illuminated and beautifully painted body.

Crafted in Australia by A Blanck Canvas for the Electric Kingdom festival, this magnificent inflatable tiger puppet, exuding luminosity, captivates crowds. Conceptualised, constructed, and expertly performed by the A Blanck Canvas team, it has enthralled audiences worldwide, numbering in the thousands.

There are 5 members of The Tiger team, including:
3 professional puppeteers | 1 technical specialists | 1 puppetry director

For more information download the information sheet.

ROBOT GARDEN (Installation)

Robot Garden at Illuminate Festival Adelaide

Standing at an impressive 3 meters in height, this colossal robot head and hand serves as a captivating addition to a diverse range of events, captivating the attention of children and wowing crowds of all ages.

This remarkable Robot Garden, crafted in Australia by A Blanck Canvas for the Moomba Festival, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Equipped with an array of features including:

lightscape | sound | voice-over controls | extra garden additions (contact to discuss) | smoke machine

There are 3 members of The Robot Garden team, including:
1 Decor Director | 2 technical specialists

SMALL SCALE PUPPETS FOR HIRE

A Blanck Canvas is your premier source for flawlessly designed, produced, and expertly performed solo puppets. Our extensive collection of these unique creations are available for hire, enhancing the charm of your event. Our professional puppeteers, celebrated by audiences worldwide, are dedicated to delivering captivating performances. With a presence both nationally and internationally, we invite you to reach out for detailed information regarding our exceptional puppet performance hire services

THE SKULL SQUIRES

The Skull Squires at Illuminate Festival Adelaide

These intergalactic visitors from another world seek to create mischief and have fun. They are the pranksters at any party.

Built in Australia, the crew of 5 Skull Squires are a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously and to dance occasionally! They generate a sense of fun and levity and have playful interactions with every audience. From roving crowd interaction to choreographed dance performances, The Skull Squires are sure to be a hit at your next event.

There are 7 members of The Phoenix’s team, including:
5 professional performers | 1 puppetry director |1 production assistant

For more information download the information sheet.

THE SWAN SISTERS

These dream-like, beautifully costumed artists skilfully perform on segways. They are hauntingly beautiful and surreal, half bird, half mortal creatures.

Built in Australia for Melbourne’s International event, White Night, these ethereal, luminous creatures are a link between the earth and mythical worlds. Conceptualised, constructed and performed by the team at A Blanck Canvas, The Swan Sisters have performed at numerous public events to enthralled audiences of thousands.

There are 5 members of The Swan Sisters team, including:
3 professional performers| 1 puppetry director | 1 technical specialist | 1 production assistant

For more information download the information sheet.

THE ELEMENTALS

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With the inquisitiveness that piques the interest of both children and adults, these sagacious healers arrive with a mission to acquire, impart, and radiate love. As they meander through the crowds, their engaging interactions promise to enchant every audience. Created and performed for Esoteric Festival, Australia.

There are 4 members of The Elementals team, including:
2 professional puppeteers | 1 puppetry director | 1 production assistant

For more information download the information sheet.

THE OCCULUS

The Occulus (ABC) Photographer: James Base

These intergalactic visitors from another world seek to create mischief and have fun. They are the pranksters at any party.

With the curiosity of children, these Giant Eyeballs from out of town are here to learn, investigate and catalogue what they can about life on our planet. Roving through crowds, their inquisitive interactions will delight every audience. They come equipped with handmade unique instruments to aid their discoveries.

There are 5 members of The Occulus’ team, including:
3 professional puppeteers | 1 puppetry director | 1 production assistant

For more information download the information sheet.

THE CRABS

The Crabs are two body worn puppets that represent the Christmas Island Red Crab.

A Blanck Canvas initially designed The Crabs in Melbourne, Australia for the Jakarta Aquarium. They have since been built to a more sophisticated standard, performing in The Waterhole; a performance based on Australia’s award-winning author Graeme Base and Wyndam’s 2019 Pet Expo.

There are 4 members of The Crabs team, including:
2 professional performers | 1 puppetry director | 1 production assistant

For more information download the information sheet.

DRAGON IN A BASKET

Dragon-in-a-Basket is a suit puppet which is puppeteered by one person in a brown safari costume.

The Dragon-in-a-Basket was originally made for the Make A Wish Foundation in 2018. It has since made an appearance at Floriade Australia Festival and Wyndham Animal and Pet Expo in 2019.

There are 4 members of The Dragon-in-a-Basket team, including:
2 professional performers | 1 puppetry director | 1 production assistant

For more information download the information sheet.

FLAME HEAD

Flame Head is a 2.5-metre-tall muscular, tattooed character with an ever-moving flame as a head.

A Blanck Canvas initially designed Flame Head in Melbourne, Australia for the Thundamental’s concert (An Australian Hip Hop band) along with two other crazy characters.

There are 3 members of The Flame Head team, including:
1 professional performer | 1 puppetry director | 1 production assistant

For more information download the information sheet.

RAINBOW OCTOPUS

One-eyed inflatable octopus suit puppet.

A Blanck Canvas initially designed Rainbow Octopus in Melbourne, Australia for the Thundamental’s concert (an Australian Hip Hop band) along with two other crazy characters.

There are 3 members of The Rainbow Octopus team, including:
1 professional performer | 1 puppetry director | 1 production assistant

For more information download the information sheet.

GANGSTA SKULL

Gangster Skull is a 2.5 metre-tall suit puppet

A Blanck Canvas initially designed Gangster Skull in Melbourne, Australia for the Thundamental’s concert (an Australian Hip Hop band) along with two other crazy characters.

There are 3 members of The Gangsta Skull’s team, including:
1 professional performer | 1 puppetry director | 1 production assistant

For more information download the information sheet.