KING WOBBLY AND THE BAD PEG

Poor King Wobbly the wobbegong! When a stray peg gets stuck on his nose he believes it gives him super powers. But then he can’t get it off!

About the show

Ages 3 to 9

King Wobbly the wobbegong from Wollongong, has a problem! He’s got a green peg stuck on his nose after it was thrown in the ocean. At first all the other fish are very impressed and King Wobbly is seen as the greatest fish there ever is. But when the peg starts to hurt and King Wobbly can’t get it off his nose, he and his best friend, Mia the Marlin will have to travel the seas to find help.

This laugh out loud comedy for kids, uses a mix of puppetry and live action for an engaging and delightful performance. It’s currently offered as a school incursion.

Duration: 30 minutes

  • Understand how rubbish can affect marine animals and ocean habitats.
  • Recognise that objects people throw away can travel into rivers and oceans, harming wildlife.
  • Develop empathy for marine animals and consider how human actions affect them.
  • Explore why something that looks funny or fashionable isn’t always safe or healthy.
  • Understand the importance of asking for help and helping others when they are in need.
  • Appreciate the value of friendship, kindness and teamwork when solving problems.
  • Identify simple actions they can take to help protect oceans and waterways.