Thelma the Unicorn is back and she’s heading to a library, arts centre, or community venue near you.

We are thrilled to announce that Puppet Playtime, our beloved early years program, is hitting the road across Western Australia this March, bringing Aaron Blabey’s delightful sequel The Return of Thelma the Unicorn to life through the magic of puppetry, creative play, and storytelling.

From the suburbs of Perth to the South West, the Great Southern, and beyond, this tour is one you won’t want your little ones to miss.

What is Puppet Playtime?

Puppet Playtime is an interactive early years experience for children aged 3 to 5 and their favourite grown-ups. Each 60-minute session combines storytime, hands-on creative activities, and puppet play — with something special to make and take home.

2026 Tour Dates & Locations

Puppet Playtime is visiting communities across Perth and regional Western Australia throughout March 2026. Find your nearest session below:

Perth Metro

AH Bracks Library + Creative Space
Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Piara Waters Library
Wednesday, 4 March 2026

The Grapevine, Ellenbrook
Thursday, 5 March 2026

Evelyn H Parker Library
Friday, 6 March 2026

Whitford Public Library
Monday, 9 March 2026

Victoria Park Library
Tuesday, 10 March 2026

CVP Toy Library, Keith Hayes Community Centre
Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Coolbellup Library
Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Victoria Park Library
Thursday, 12 March 2026

Warnbro Community Library
Friday, 13 March 2026

Regional Western Australia

Quairading Town Hall
Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Margaret River HEART
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Thursday, 19 March 2026

Dunsborough Library, Naturaliste Community Centre
Friday, 20 March 2026

Museum of the Great Southern
Monday, 23 March 2026

Mount Barker Public Library
Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Broomehill Library
Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Withers Community Library, City of Bunbury Libraries
Thursday, 26 March 2026

Williams Community Resource Centre
Thursday, 26 March 2026

Bunbury Library, City of Bunbury Libraries
Friday, 27 March 2026

Session Details at a Glance

Suitable for: Children aged 3 to 5, accompanied by an adult

Duration: 60 minutes

Group size: Up to 20 children and their caregivers per session

What’s included: Storytime, puppet performance, creative activity, and a take-home creation

Sessions are designed to be enjoyed together — caregivers play an active role in every Puppet Playtime session, making this a truly shared experience for children and the adults who love them.

This tour is made possible thanks to the generous support of our Principal Program Partner, Minderoo Foundation, and is supported by Healthway, SEW Arts and The Kids Research Institute.