Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is thrilled to announce our 2027 Schools Program! If you’re a teacher or school coordinator looking for a one-of-a-kind primary school excursion or incursion in 2027, then look no further.
Our 2027 program offers affordable, curriculum-linked theatre experiences to Perth metro and regional WA schools, with performances that get students curious, involved and talking long after the show is over.
There’s plenty to look forward to in 2027, including a unique theatre experience where students become part of the story, a moving puppet musical and the return of an award-winning production. Alongside our hands-on workshops, there are opportunities for schools to experience puppetry across all four school terms.
2027 School Excursions
This year, we’re bringing two very different productions to the stage, each offering a unique puppetry experience that brings important themes to life in imaginative and unexpected ways.
TERM 1 | The Underneath
Immersive & Interactive Puppetry | Years 1 – 6
5 – 9 April 2027
Something strange is happening beneath our feet, where a hidden world holds the feelings we push away, forget or find too heavy to carry.
Through an immersive, interactive puppetry experience, your students must work together and uncover mysterious clues to help save the show!
Perfect for exploring: emotional literacy · empathy · problem-solving
Book your school excursion: https://sppt.com.au/events/the-underneath-school-season/
TERM 2 | Hometown
Puppet Musical | Years 1 – 6
Inspired by Shaun Tan’s graphic novel
28 June – 2 July 2027
Inspired by Shaun Tan’s new graphic novel, Hometown follows a young girl faced with a difficult choice: stay with the family who raised her, or or leave to discover where she came from.
This moving puppet musical brings Shaun Tan’s strange and beautiful world to life through inventive puppetry, original music and rich visual storytelling, inviting students to explore family, identity and belonging.
Perfect for exploring: family · identity · belonging
Book your school excursion: https://sppt.com.au/events/hometown-school-season/
2027 School Incursions
Can’t make it to our theatre? We’ll come to you!
Our 2027 school incursions bring professional puppetry performances directly to metro and regional WA schools, with experiences suited to both smaller class groups and larger school audiences.
TERM 2 | The Underneath
Immersive & Interactive | Years 1 – 6 | 30 students per session | Minimum 2 sessions
3 May – 4 June 2027
The mystery begins weeks before we arrive. And you’re in on the secret.
A strange parcel filled with curious objects and clues arrives at your school, leading to a science-based puppet show where things take an unexpected turn!
Combining classroom activities and live puppetry, The Underneath invites students to navigate big feelings while exploring empathy and emotional awareness.
Perfect for exploring: emotional literacy · empathy · problem-solving
Book your school incursion: https://sppt.com.au/events/the-underneath-schools-tour/
TERMS 2 – 4 | Blueback
Based on the beloved story by Tim Winton | Years 1 – 7 | Up to 200 students
2027 Crunch&Sip Schools Touring Program
Regional WA: Terms 2 – 3 | Perth Metro: Terms 3 – 4
Bring the wonders of the Western Australian coastline to your school!
Based on Tim Winton’s beloved story, Blueback follows a young boy, Abel, and his mother as they grow up alongside the ocean and work to protect the place they call home.
Through exquisite puppetry, this award-winning production celebrates WA’s coastline and our connection to the natural world.
Perfect for exploring: sustainability · ecology · environmental responsibility
Book your school incursion: https://sppt.com.au/events/blueback-crunch-sip/
Extend the Learning: School of Puppetry Workshops
Want to bring the creativity back into the classroom? Our School of Puppetry workshops are a perfect complement to your theatre visit, or a brilliant standalone arts experience in their own right.
Workshops are curriculum-connected, hands-on and adaptable for all year levels, from Kindy recycling projects to ATAR Drama students. Our facilitators can come to your school, or you can combine a workshop with your theatre excursion for a full day of arts and learning.
Find out more: https://sppt.com.au/education/workshops/
Email: Harrison@sppt.com.au
Why Choose Spare Parts Puppet Theatre?
For over 45 years, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre has been creating world-class puppet theatre for young audiences. Our productions are thoughtfully designed to support learning inside and outside the classroom.
Here’s what makes a Spare Parts experience different:
- Curriculum-linked creative learning packs included with every school booking
- Affordable pricing from just $8 per student, one of Perth’s most cost-effective excursion options
- Productions crafted to build emotional literacy, resilience, empathy, and creative thinking
- Opportunities for students to experience professional live theatre, both at our venue and at their school
- Optional School of Puppetry workshops to extend learning before or after your visit
Give Your Students a Theatre Experience They Won’t Forget
From affordable pricing to curriculum-linked resources, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre makes it easy to bring extraordinary arts experiences into your school year. Whether you’re planning a theatre excursion or bringing a puppetry performance directly to your classroom, your students are in for something truly special.
Explore our 2027 Schools Program: https://sppt.com.au/education/
Questions? Contact our schools team: schools@sppt.com.au