Artistic Director & Co-CEO Recruitment Now Open
Following the announcement of Artistic Director Philip Mitchell’s retirement later this year, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is pleased to confirm that the search for our next Artistic Director & Co-CEO is now underway. With strong artistic and organisational momentum, and the opening of our new purpose-built home at the Ellie Eaton Pavilion in 2026, Spare […]
Meet the Cast of Reach for the Sky
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s joyful new early childhood production Reach for the Sky premieres this January at Fremantle Town Hall, bringing together three dynamic artists to create an immersive theatre experience for children aged 3 to 7 and their favourite adults. Running from 5–24 January 2026, Reach for the Sky is a standout school holiday activity […]
Help Us Build a Place to Call Home
For over 40 years, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre has been a home for imagination, creativity and storytelling. A place where generations of families have made memories and delighted in the magic of theatre. And now, we’re ready to begin our most exciting chapter yet: a new home for puppetry at the Claremont Showground. In partnership with […]
We’re building a new home for puppetry at the Claremont Showground
Spare Parts to redevelop a purpose-built venue at the Claremont Showground Supported by the WA Government, Lotterywest, Royal Agricultural Society of WA, KHA Studio and HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Venue to include an enhanced theatre, creative learning space, rehearsal studio, workshop, and office and operational areas Programs continue throughout construction, with some venue changes Reach for […]
Reach for the Sky to premiere at Fremantle Town Hall
World premiere of Reach for the Sky, a joyful, immersive new show for children aged 3–7 and their favourite adults. Season runs 5–24 January 2026 at Fremantle Town Hall, with two shows daily at 10am and 1pm (excluding Sundays). Blends puppetry, clowning, music, and movement with immersive effects and audiences seated on bouncy balls close […]
Beanstalk – A giant-sized twist on the classic tale
With a fee-fi-fo-fum, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre stomps into winter with Beanstalk a giant-sized twist on the classic tale, Jack and the Beanstalk. The hilarious comedy runs from July 5 to 19 at the Ellie Eaton Theatre, Claremont Showground, followed by a national tour from August to November, 2025. Written and performed by Perth comedy […]
Artistic Director Philip Mitchell announces retirement after 25 years
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre today announced that Artistic Director Philip Mitchell will step down from the role in early 2027, after more than two decades of distinguished leadership. Mitchell, who has led the company since 2001, will conclude his tenure following a planned 18-month transition developed in close consultation with the company’s Board and Executive […]
Lifetime Achievement Award for Artistic Director Philip Mitchell
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is proud to announce that Philip Mitchell, Artistic Director of the puppet powerhouse since 2001, has been recognised with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Performing Arts WA Awards (PAWA Awards). The award recognises his outstanding contributions to the arts, particularly in the art of puppetry, and his profound influence […]
Announcing Our 2025 Schools Seasons Partner: PLD
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is excited to announce our continued partnership with PLD (Promoting Literacy Development) for 2025! We are proud to have PLD as our exclusive School Seasons Partner for 2025. Since 2007, PLD’s Founder, Diana Rigg, has collaborated with thousands of schools, tirelessly advocating for evidence-based literacy programs nationwide. PLD offers an Australian […]
2025 Annual Program – A Year of Adventure
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is thrilled to announce its annual program for 2025 – A Year of Adventure —a spellbinding lineup of imaginative productions for all ages in Perth, as well as expanded metropolitan, state, and national touring. Highlights include the world premiere of the out-of-this-world puppet musical Hometown, a stunning adaptation of The Little […]
