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Rules of Summer

Adapted from the award-winning book by Shaun Tan

  • 4 – 18 July 2026
  • 10am & 1pm
  • 50 mins + 10 min Q&A
  • Perfect for ages 5+
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Never step on a snail. Never leave a red sock on the clothesline. And never, ever eat the last olive.

Rules of Summer is an immersive, multi-sensory puppetry experience following two boys as they navigate the highs and lows of childhood friendship and the strange consequences of a set of mysterious rules.

Puppetry, shadow play and sensory surprises bring their world to life all around you.

As the tension builds and the consequences grow, will you follow the rules or dare to make your own?

Dates

Saturday 4 July to  Saturday 18 July
10am & 1pm daily
No performances Sundays.

Relaxed Show: TBC

What is a relaxed performance?

Auslan Interpreted Show: TBC

Venue

Centenary Pavilion, Gate 1, Claremont Showground, Claremont WA 6010

Onsite parking will be available for the duration of the Rules of Summer season.

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Online ticket sales close 1 hour before showtime! Call our box office on 9335 5044 to see if tickets are available at the door.
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ACCESS & INCLUSION

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is committed to making our performances welcoming and accessible to all who wish to attend. If you have specific access requirements, please contact us on (08) 9335 5044 or admin@sppt.com.au to discuss how we can facilitate you attending.

REVIEWS

“Rules of Summer is a sensory overload in the best way possible and is guaranteed to have the whole family talking about it for months after.” – Scoop Events

★★★★★ “An outstanding production that not only utilises the original text but actually enhances it!” – Theatre Diary

“The show is warm and funny and joyfully evocative. Truly gorgeous shadow-play… Rules of Summer is a transfixing way to spend an afternoon.” – SeeSaw Magazine

“They’ve created something truly special with this show… If you want to share a new experience with your kids I highly recommend this show.” – Weekend Notes Perth

“An active, inventive and entirely engaging world… with a story that carries the implicit message of friendship.” – The Post

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Acknowledgement of Country

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.

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