Iain Grandage Appointed as next Artistic Director
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre has announced the appointment of Mr Iain Grandage AM as its new Artistic Director, following an extensive international search led by REA arts + culture. Selected from an outstanding field of candidates, Grandage will commence in the role in January 2027. Chair of Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Dr David Mofflin, said […]
Announcing our 2026 Schools Program – Presented by PLD
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is thrilled to announce our 2026 Schools Program: two extraordinary in-theatre productions designed specifically for primary school students, packed with learning opportunities, and ready to bring your classroom to life. Proud to Continue Our Partnership with PLD We’re delighted to welcome back PLD (Promoting Literacy Development) as our exclusive 2026 Schools […]
Puppet Playtime Tours WA with The Return of Thelma the Unicorn
Thelma the Unicorn is back and she’s heading to a library, arts centre, or community venue near you. We are thrilled to announce that Puppet Playtime, our beloved early years program, is hitting the road across Western Australia this March, bringing Aaron Blabey’s delightful sequel The Return of Thelma the Unicorn to life through the […]
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 […]
Ready to play? Level Up! Premieres This April School Holidays
World premiere of Level Up!, an action-packed new puppet show about friendship, gaming and growing up. Written and directed by Yvan Karlsson, award-winning Perth theatre maker making his directorial debut with Spare Parts Puppet Theatre. Runs Monday 6 April – Saturday 18 April at Centenary Pavilion, Claremont Showground, with performances at 10am and 1pm daily. […]
Break the rules this July the return of Rules of Summer
Return season of Rules of Summer, an immersive, multi-sensory puppetry experience adapted from Shaun Tan’s award-winning book. Directed by Artistic Director Philip Mitchell, fresh from an international season at Hong Kong’s WestK FunFest earlier this year. Runs Saturday 4 July – Saturday 18 July at Centenary Pavilion, Claremont Showground, with performances at 10am and 1pm […]
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 […]
