Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is a delightful adaptation of the beloved book by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas. Set in the old people’s home next door to where Wilfrid lives, this fun and heart-warming story follows his affectionate bond with his favourite old person, the 96-year-old Miss Nancy.
But this isn’t just any show—local seniors and grandparents are invited to step onto the stage, making it a truly special experience that children will treasure as they watch their own family members become part of the story.
The story’s gentle exploration of the power of memories and the objects that hold them will resonate with both young and old, reminding us all of the threads that connect us across generations.
Touring Dates
Touring Nationally 2025
Performance history
2024 – 3 Weeks – Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Claremont WA.
2024 – 12 weeks – WA Regional Schools Tour
Awards
Community engagement
Q and A session every show
Foyer engagement activities
Creative Learning Packs for both lower and upper Primary Teachers, with curriculum links, available prior to the tour visit.
Workshops
Local artist development (ask for more details)
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre respectfully acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people as the traditional owners and custodians of the unceded land on which we work. As we tour our work across these vast lands, we pay our respect to all First Nations elders, past and present. We celebrate their continuing connection and contribution to culture, country and community, and thank all First Nations peoples for their wisdom in caring for the land, the sky, the rivers and the sea.