A leading Sydney arts company, Erth Visual and Physical, is facing opposition from residents in Paddington after releasing plans for a two-week puppet performance featuring a four-metre-tall puppet at the Paddington Reservoir Gardens. The event, part of the Sydney Art and About festival, has sparked concerns over noise impacts, rowdy crowd behaviour, light spill into homes, and potential crime. Residents have written to the City of Sydney Council to express their objections, with some arguing that the proposal could affect the heritage value of the gardens. Arts Minister John Graham has defended the event, saying it aims to promote positivity and that common sense suggests a successful show can be held while keeping audiences and neighbours happy.