Something strange is happening beneath our feet.

Deep below the surface is a hidden world called The Underneath. A place where feelings go when they’re pushed away, forgotten or become too heavy to carry.

The Underneath is a new immersive puppetry experience from Spare Parts Puppet Theatre. Students discover a world where emotions take on a life of their own, and explore what it means to notice, understand and look after the feelings we all have.

It begins the moment your class arrives. Students start investigating, uncovering the lore of The Underneath through clues, strange objects and small discoveries. Before long, they’re on the move, travelling through the space and taking part in activities that reveal more of the world along the way.

Their journey leads to a live performance of Tech-Tonic, a science-based puppet show presented by Jaimee. But things don’t quite go to plan. The set starts falling apart, emotions run high, and The Underneath begins to break through.

With the help of some unexpected visitors, students become part of the unfolding story, helping Jaimee breathe, notice and name what she’s feeling.