Something Extraordinary Has Arrived From the Jungle.
Squawk — Animatronic Bird of Paradise Walkabout | Hosted by Ms Bonny Voyage or Captain Jon Voyage | Available as 1 or 2 Birds
The Act
They are vivid. They are enormous. They are, without question, the most spectacular thing anyone at your event has ever seen.
Squawk is an animatronic bird of paradise fiesta — a riot of tropical colour and impossible engineering — brought to your event by the legendary Victorian explorer Ms Bonny Voyage, or her uncle, the distinguished Gentleman of Fortune, Captain Jon Voyage. The Voyages are terribly professional about the whole thing. They have catalogued the bird's natural habitat. They have documented their plumage. They have prepared answers to the most frequently asked questions about their diet, their migratory patterns, and their opinions on the British weather.
The birds have other ideas.
Where the Voyage family brings tight-lipped English precision, Squawk brings anarchic, inquisitive, joyful chaos — nudging strangers, investigating handbags, making firm and immediate friends with anyone who stands still long enough. The contrast is the comedy. The comedy is the show. And somewhere in the middle of it all, a child reaches out and touches a tropical bird from the other side of the world, and something wonderful happens.
The Journey of the Child
Every Creature Encounters act is built around a single guiding principle: the child's journey matters most. With Squawk, that journey moves from wide-eyed wonder, through curiosity, to the brave moment of reaching forward — and the extraordinary reward of being chosen as a friend.
Ms Voyage or Captain Jon will be on hand to explain the birds’ origins, answer questions about the flora, fauna and topography of their natural habitat, and ensure that everyone who wants a photo gets one. A word of warning: Squawk won't bite. But they may decide on being friends forever.
International & Festival Pedigree
Squawk has performed to audiences across the UK and internationally, including appearances at Flipside Festival, Singapore and the Tallinn International Children's Festival in Estonia, where the act performed within a larger headline show to a pre-recorded soundtrack. Previous UK clients include shopping centres, outdoor arts festivals, town centre BIDs, family festivals and community events.
“Please accept my council's sincere appreciation for supplying the magnificent "Squawk"... once again your act was a massive success.”
- Christine Mitchell, Mayor of Westbury
“It was most definitely our pleasure to have all of you with us at Flipside. Our festival would not have been complete without you.”
- Hu Peiyi, Festival Director, Flipside, Singapore
Perfect For
Squawk is an ideal fit for outdoor arts festivals, family festivals, literary events, natural history and wildlife themes, garden shows, shopping centre activations, school fairs, country shows, Victoriana and steampunk events, and any occasion that calls for something genuinely jaw-dropping. The act works beautifully in high-footfall environments where the walkabout format allows it to find new audiences continuously throughout the day.
Booking Information
Performers: 3 (2 puppeteers + host character)
Configuration: Available as 1 or 2 birds — please enquire for details
Format: Walkabout — roaming across your event site for 3 × 30-min sets per day
Suitable for: Indoor and outdoor events — flat, accessible terrain preferred
Technical requirements: A clean, secure and private changing space within 30 metres of the performance area and free parking
Available: UK-wide and internationally
Tech Spec: RAMS and PLI availableon request
To check availability or discuss your event, use the enquiry button in the bottom right corner. We're happy to advise on routes, scheduling and how best to deploy the act across your site.
International Excess Baggage Details
Minimum x 3 Performers required to travel
x 1 Suitcase @ 78 x 58 x 28cm
23kg
x 7 Flight Cases @ 100 x 66 x 55cm
30kg + 30kg + 30kg + 30kg + 30kg + 30kg + 30kg
x 1 Ski Bag @ 150cm long
12kg
Total excess: 245kg - 9 pieces
Creature Encounters are designers, makers and performers of extraordinary puppet experiences, based in Birmingham. Established in 2004, we have delivered world-class animatronic street theatre across the UK and internationally, including Estonia, Kuwait, Indonesia, Singapore, Monaco, Russia and beyond.