Stop. Look. Rediscover wonder with The Little Prince
The Little Prince is a classic story that encourages us to stop, look past the hustle and bustle, and rediscover a world of wonder and heart. Now, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre brings this timeless tale to life in a magical school holiday season from April 12 to 26 at the Ellie Eaton Theatre, Claremont Showground. […]
Spare Parts to Premiere New Shaun Tan-Inspired Puppet Musical This Summer
This summer, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre invites audiences on an out-of-this-world journey with the world premiere of Hometown, a new puppet musical inspired by a story from renowned author and artist Shaun Tan. Opening on January 6 at the Ellie Eaton Theatre, Claremont Showground, Hometown promises an unforgettable exploration of family, identity, and belonging set […]
Unicorns on the Move: Puppet Playtime’s Hits the Road
Designed to nurture their creativity and love for storytelling, each session brings a beloved children’s book to life through the art of puppetry. Our 2024 Puppet Playtime tour will feature the much-loved book Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabley, brought to life by talented performers, hands on creative learning activities and puppet making. Puppet Playtime is […]
Spare Parts and WAAPA Celebrate 10 Years with a Soaring Flight of Imagination
A captivating journey of visual theatre, the flight of the imagination, and the call of home In celebration of a decade-long partnership, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) proudly present the murmuration of lost birds—a visually stunning and evocative production—for a limited season of three performances at Victoria […]
‘A Show of Hands’ Set to Take Over the 2024 Perth Royal Show
A Show of Hands is the latest creative family activity from the renowned children’s theatre company, designed for ages 4 and up. Celebrating the art of hand puppetry, this exciting new experience is sure to spark joy, laughter, and captivate curious minds and busy little fingers during the holidays. This event marks Spare Parts Puppet […]
Introducing Our 2025 Artists In Residence
This highly sought-after program provides artists with a two-week residency at our Fremantle theatre, offering financial support, access to studio space, and the expertise of our artistic and technical staff to help develop original puppetry works. After a competitive selection process, we are proud to support three exceptional artists whose projects promise to push the […]
MEET OUR 2024 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
The program offers artists a two-week residency at Spare Parts Puppet Theatre in Fremantle, providing financial support, access to studio space, company resources, and assistance from artistic and technical staff to develop an original puppetry work. After a highly competitive application process, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre has selected Jane Davies and Louis Spencer, whose projects […]
A turbo-charged puppet comedy – Hare Brain is a very different kind of toy story
High-energy puppetry comedy Hare Brain turbo-blasts its way onto the mainstage at the Ellie Eaton Theatre, Claremont Showgrounds, as a hilarious and fun-filled family day out for the winter holidays from June 29. ABOUT THE SHOW Set in a wacky, high-stakes world of toy invention, Hare Brain is a modern twist on Aesop’s classic fable, […]
The Award-Winning Beanstalk Heads on National Tour
After a fun-filled run at our Claremont theatre in July, Beanstalk is heading out on a 14-week national tour. Families across Australia will get the chance to hear the giant’s side of the story and spend some time in her not-so-ordinary kitchen in the sky. Originally created in 2021 and winner of Best Mainstage Production […]
The One Who Planted Trees Embarks on a National Tour!
This inspiration tale, part truth, part myth but mostly inspiration, follows Bandicoot, Koala, and a very fun-loving Frill Necked Lizard as they share the story of a woman who transforms her world to bring about hope and happiness for herself and those around her. The 8-week tour kicks off in our home state of Western […]
