Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company 

‘Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company’ is an immense and immersive journey through the creative process behind some of the most cherished characters and stories in screen history and popular culture.  

Highlights include, Fraggle Rock and Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, the treasured fantasy worlds of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, the iconic characters of the Muppets, and the instantly recognisable residents of Sesame Street. 

Unparalleled in scope, the exhibition will celebrate The Jim Henson Company’s extraordinary legacy, highlighting the specialist work of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop — creative studios in New York and Los Angeles where artists and makers revolutionise the art of puppetry.  

The exhibition will captivate those who have grown up with Fraggle Rock stars Gobo and Red, and Kermit the Frog from the Muppets, and highlight productions with an Australian connection, including the Company-produced 2023 feature The Portable Door, filmed in Brisbane; the fan-favourite science-fiction series Farscape, filmed in Sydney; and productions populated by the Company’s lovingly crafted puppets and creatures, including the Academy Award-winning Babe. 

The opening of ‘Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company’, coincides with Brisbane Festival in September, with a celebratory weekend of compelling special events.