About Us

Marcus (Hunky)

Marcus was born into an artistic and musical family. He started off early as a street entertainer in the Netherlands, but soon traveled all over Europe, living from his skills as a musical performer. At the age of 21 he immigrated to New Zealand where he continued his trade and visited thousands of children at their schools with his 17 different musical instruments. Later he added a puppet show to his repertoire.  

Marcus has a very playful nature, now he does an extensive Magic show as well as a Giant Roving Clown Puppet which both captures and enthralls many an audience.

Marcus creates and builds our own puppets!

Carolyn (Dory)

Carolyn is a dinky-di Australian, with interests in economic, social and environmental sustainability (Perma-culture), natural health and education. Since 2010 Carolyn is studying the Feldenkrais Method which compliments her interests. She met Marcus in New Zealand, where they combined their skills; now they live in Kookaburra Park Eco-Village. Together they developed the Hunky-Dory Puppet Show and have been performing since 1997, polishing their skills at shopping malls, markets, child care centers, primary schools, weddings, restaurants, birthday parties and festivals. Always pleased with their audience response, they know that many, young and old, will treasure their sometimes too short encounter with the magical, colorful characters of the Hunky-Dory Puppet Show. To see the children's shining eyes filled with joy, and the adults radiating a feeling of happiness, makes their work a dream come true.