Educational • Interactive • Fun
Discover four interactive school shows for 2027, brought to life by our colourful Puppet Pathways Family. Advance bookings are open.
Explore the 2027 school programmeWelcome to Puppet Pathways
At Puppet Pathways, we believe every child deserves to laugh, learn, imagine and discover just how special they are. Through puppetry, storytelling and interactive adventures, we aim to make that journey joyful, memorable and meaningful.
The 2027 school programme
Four interactive puppet adventures, from kindness and healthy habits to confidence and the meaning of Christmas.
Now taking advance bookings for 2027. Choose a show for your school, or plan a series of visits across the year.
Plan your school’s yearFebruary–March 2027
Small acts. Kind words. Thankful hearts.
A lively, interactive puppet adventure exploring how the things we do, the words we use and the gratitude we show can make a real difference to others.
Through humour, storytelling, music and plenty of audience participation, children help our Puppet Pathways Family discover how kindness can be shown through our hands, our words and our hearts.
April–June 2027
Feel good. Move more. Make healthy choices.
A fun-filled puppet adventure helping children discover that looking after ourselves can be exciting too!
Through laughter, music, movement, funny choices and audience participation, our Puppet Pathways Family explores everyday habits that help our bodies and minds feel their best.
September–November 2027
A wonderful introduction to the new school year!
A joyful journey of confidence, kindness and discovering what makes each of us unique.
Through storytelling, humour, music and audience participation, children discover that we don't all have to look, think, learn or do things in the same way - and that everyone has something special to bring.
November–December 2027
Discover the gifts that cannot be bought.
A warm, funny and interactive Christmas adventure exploring gifts we wrap, gifts we give and the gifts that cannot be bought.
Together with members of the Puppet Pathways Family, children discover kindness, gratitude, love and giving - before exploring the story behind the greatest Christmas gift of all: Jesus.
Something to look forward to each term
Interested in more than one show? Tell us your preferred themes and dates, and we’ll help you plan your school’s Puppet Pathways visits for 2027.
Dates and arrangements are agreed with Charmaine when your booking is confirmed.
Meet our Puppet Pathways Family and discover the wonderful characters who may join the adventure. Who will appear? That's part of the surprise!
MEET THE PUPPET FAMILYCome and say hello
So many personalities. So many possibilities for an adventure.
The boy with a question for everything.
Shy, cuddly and full of surprises.
Always thinking, checking and asking, “Is this good for me?”
Bright, friendly and full of ideas.
Suzie & Patrice
Two very different personalities. One very special bond.
Lipsie to her friends
Full of words — and learning which ones to choose.
And the Puppet Pathways Family is still growing! More colourful characters will be popping up throughout the year - so keep watching to discover who joins the family next!
Choose your pathway
Planning something special? Explore our five event types, then call to talk through what you have in mind.
Entertaining and educational puppet shows created for school settings.
Interactive puppet entertainment for birthday celebrations, with puppet-making activities also available.
Faith-based puppet shows for church events, holiday clubs, Christmas and Easter presentations.
Interactive puppet experiences for holiday programmes, camps, libraries and children’s clubs.
Colourful puppet entertainment for family fun days, festivals, libraries and community celebrations.
Why Puppet Pathways?
Warm, cheerful puppet experiences designed to bring children into the adventure.
Puppet shows created to entertain and bring joy.
Stories and themes intended to encourage learning and discovery.
Experiences designed to invite children into the adventure.
A cheerful approach for children and event organisers alike.
The person behind Puppet Pathways
Charmaine brings together a lifelong love of performing, a background in education and decades of puppetry experience.
Her love of the stage began at four. She holds a four-year teaching qualification recognised by the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. After running her own nursery school and teaching in schools, she discovered how puppets could help children laugh, participate and learn together.
Her work has taken her across South Africa and overseas, including Singapore and Atlanta. Her experience spans hand puppetry, ventriloquism and two years touring with a marionette company alongside her son.
Charmaine also facilitates Cool Dudes food and nutrition courses for the HSE, helping children explore healthy eating through practical learning.
Through Puppet Pathways, she brings that experience and enthusiasm to schools and communities in Ireland, creating opportunities for laughter, imagination and shared discovery.
Enquire about a visitLet’s talk
Call Puppet Pathways to talk about your event, preferred date and what you have in mind.
Get in touch
If calling is not convenient, send a short enquiry and include any details you already know.
Telephone
+353 89 977 0589