Celebrating World Puppetry Day 2023
Launched in 2003 by UNIMA (Union Internationale de la Marionnette – International Puppetry Association), World Puppetry Day was established to promote puppetry as an art form and to bring attention to the cultural significance of puppetry in communities around the world. Since then, the day has been celebrated annually on March 21st. For organisations such […]
Big puppet day out—giant interactive puppet lights up Perth city
Western Australia’s adored makers of magic, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, take over Forrest Place in the heart of Perth on April 12 during the school holidays with Puppets in the City: a big puppet day out of free puppet adventures, activities, workshops, and performances for the whole family. Supported by the State Government’s CBD Revitalisation […]
An action packed puppet show sees Spare Parts premiere at Claremont Showground
Supported by the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia, the new production is an exuberant celebration of Australian rural life as an energetic community prepares for the most anticipated event of the year—the annual agricultural show. Based on real life people, their stories and their experiences, Show Day is a fun-filled puppet-caper of ‘ag-show’ antics, […]
SPARE PARTS FORCED TO CANCEL 2022 SEASON
To our dear friends, patrons, supporters, artists and community members, The last few days have been unexpectedly eventful at Spare Parts, and we wanted to update you as soon as possible. We were advised without notice last week by the Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries that due to building remediation issues, performances […]
SPARE PARTS TAKES OUT TWO MAJOR AWARDS AT THE 2022 PERFORMING ARTS WA AWARDS
In the theatre category, Spare Parts’ Beanstalk won Best Mainstage Production, and the creative team of Amberly Cull, Nick Pages-Oliver, Melanie Robinson and Carmel Dean won the award for Outstanding New Work for The One Who Planted Trees. As well as taking home these prestigious awards, Australia’s flagship puppetry company was also nominated for six other awards, including: Outstanding New Work […]
A BRIEF UPDATE REGARDING THE THEATRE CLOSURE
THANK YOU to all of you who have taken the time to write to the Minister or to us, sharing your personal stories and heartfelt messages. Your support has already begun to make a difference and we will be forever grateful. We have begun working with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries to explore all […]
PREMIERE OF THE HIVE AT THE MANDURAH ARTS FESTIVAL 2022
Our latest festival and events work, The Hive, is coming to the Mandurah Arts Festival (14-16 October) There is a buzz around the hive and we need busy worker bees to please the Queen. She needs flowers made with delicious pollen so fruit can be made! Join our beekeepers for a hive of crafty activity. A […]
JOIN US FOR SOME PUPPET MAKING FUN – SCHOOL HOLIDAY LIBRARY WORKSHOPS
Creativity will run wild as your children are guided through the process of imagining and crafting their very own puppet and show. Workshop times, age restrictions, costs and booking requirements vary for each location so be sure to check out the links for further details. 27 Sept – City of Vincent Community Centre – Hand […]
EXCITING NEWS! ANNOUNCING THE NEW GENERAL MANAGER OF SPARE PARTS
An unwavering belief that creative expression and storytelling can change people, places and communities fuels Monique’s passion as an arts manager and emerging arts leader. Since 2008 she has worked in senior development roles with leading Western Australian arts organisations Perth Festival, Black Swan State Theatre Company and Barking Gecko Theatre, collaborating with some of […]
Executive Director Announced for WA’s Most Adored Puppet Company
“We are proud to announce that Katie Henebery has been promoted to the role of Executive Director of the organisation. The role has been created in recognition of the exceptional leadership and contribution that Katie has made to the vibrancy of Spare Parts in a very short time with the organisation.” said Mofflin. Arriving from […]
