The Crunchkin Crew
The Crunchkin Crew is the “no strings attached” puppetry brainchild of Jenny Maughan, Professional Puppeteer, Clinical Social Worker, Accredited Trainer.
These “puppets with a purpose” are sure to surprise and excite your senses with their daring, colourful antics.
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What we can do
- Entertaining educational shows
- Therapeutic puppetry
- Conference icebreaking & windups
- Puppetry training for professionals
- Special shows at camps for kids, teens & families
- Parties for all
…and much more!
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About Us
Who is Jennifer Maughan: Learn a little of the story behind the Crunchkin Crew and its creator.
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Contact Us
Contact Details:
M: 040 203 1822
O: +61 (08) 9272 3328
E: crunchkin@optusnet.com.au
The Crunchkin Crew is based in Perth, Western Australia
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Meet The Puppets
Here’s professional puppeteer Jenny Maughan with some the main characters from the Crunchkin Crew: Bailey Jones, Jack Sheehan, Ely, Prof. Wondlebotzel, Rusty and Royce.
Click here to know more about them!
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Testimonials
See what’s been said about Jenny and The Crunchkin Crew — Not only by professionals and specialists but by the kids themselves!
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Crunchkin Videos: Jack & Rusty
Here are step siblings Rusty and Jack. Watch Jenny teaching them about how to stay healthy and lots of other important things.
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Crunchkin Videos: Bailey
Here’s Bailey. Watch Jenny help him feel he can bounce back even if he is teased about his wheelchair.
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Crunchkin Videos: Bailey 2
Here’s Bailey. Watch how the puppet shows help kids follow their dreams with confidence.
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Crunchkin Videos: The Professor
Prof gives us some tips for happiness as part of a show which helped kids come to terms with some tough issues.
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Latest news from our blog
- Hi we’re just back from Darwin December 31, 2011The Crunchkin Crew just returned from Darwin where we performed for some wonderful young children having their Christmas Party at a women’s refuge. What an important job staff at this place are doing for Northern Territory families: we loved meeting you all!!! […]
- Mondo’s Markets: see you there each Saturday! November 14, 2011Yep we’re performing each week now at Mondo’s Markets in Mt Lawley in Perth up until Christmas. Mums and Dads come along and enjoy a coffee while the kids get to see a fun puppet show full of all our characters up to their usual antics! Its the corner of Sixth Ave and Beaufort St… […]
- Child Protection Week 2011: Lots of shows! September 13, 2011Hi Guys! We’ve been really busy lately. Its been child protection week and so we created shows about keeping safe and knowing what to do if you’re worried about something. Did you know that its a good idea to name five people on your hand who you can go to when you need to talk […]
- Rusty and Jack have just been to Melbourne July 19, 2011Hi guys, we’ve just got back form Melbourne and its nice to be home! Pretty cold but isn’t it! love Rusty ( oy, and me too, Jack) […]
- We’re sorry our website and blog has been out of action… April 27, 2011Hi everyone Thanks for your patience…we’re back on line now…technical glitch has at last been sorted…new people on our team so it should all be good now. Professor Wondlebotzl came to the rescue, as he tends to do…love from Us […]
- Ishar Multicultural Center in Mirrabooka November 2, 2010We performed a gig as part of Mental Health Week for the Ishar multicultural center, How gorgeous it was to see adults from all over the world relate to our stories, it was a real heart warmer… Kazim was especially popular as our resident genie weaving his magic.Va -va -va-Voom!!!!!!!!!!! homesickness is a real pain […]
- The Crunchkin Crew’s latest gigs November 2, 2010Phew! We’ve been pretty busy lately and have enjoyed performing at some beautiful events connected with Children’s Week and Mental Health Week. Show bizz is sure a great way to get important messages across… […]
- The Crunchkin Crew | Puppets with a Purpose October 13, 2010The Crunchkin Crew | Puppets with a Purpose. […]
- The Crunchkin Crew gig for The Blue Skies Programme October 7, 2010Mrs Crunchkin et al performed for the children at the Silver Chain Blue Skies special day for kids who ‘re experiencing loss in their lives. Rusty started off being a bit naughty and accidently on purpose read Patsy Pepperpot’s diary. Jack dobbed on her and they had to sort it out. Turns out that Rusty […]
- How many show-bags should a puppet actually get? October 5, 2010Mrs Crunchkin has said the puppets are only allowed two bags each and Rusty thinks this isn’t fair. […]