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The Underneath Schools Tour

  • Touring 2027
  • Years 1 - 6

  • 30 students per session
    Minimum 2 sessions
  • 30 minutes + pre-vist engagement

ABOUT THE SHOW

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, where a science puppet show takes an unexpected turn and a hidden world begins to emerge.

Through puppetry, storytelling and hands-on discovery, students explore what it means to notice, understand and look after the feelings we all have.

THE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

The Underneath starts weeks before our performers arrive. And teachers are in on the secret.

First, a mysterious parcel turns up at your school. Inside are strange letters, curious objects and a trail of clues. Someone is coming, and they need your students’ help. With short, guided activities and everything provided, teachers help build the mystery in the classroom.

Then we arrive.

Jaimee is here to present Tech-Tonic, a science-based puppet show. But things don’t quite go to plan. The set starts falling apart, emotions run high, and suddenly the world beneath their feet isn’t so far away.

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

Afterwards, follow-up activities help teachers continue the conversation in the classroom.

Curriculum Connections & Teacher Resources

Suitable for Years 1 to 6

English | Science | Health and Physical Education | The Arts | Personal and Social Capability | Ethical Understanding | Critical and Creative Thinking

Imagination and Storytelling | Science Inquiry | Questioning and Predicting | Observation and Investigation | Personal, Social and Community Health | Emotional Awareness and Regulation | Empathy | Identity and Belonging | Self-Expression | Drama | Visual Arts

TOURING DATES & PRICING

PERTH METRO

Touring dates
3 May to 4 June 2027

Performance price
$9 per student
Minimum booking of $300
GST not applicable

Tour dates are scheduled around our touring route and availability. Complete an Expression of Interest and our team will be in touch to discuss possible dates for your school.

REGIONAL WA

Touring dates
3 May to 4 June 2027

Performance price
$7 per student
Minimum booking of $250
GST not applicable

Tour dates are scheduled around our touring route and availability. Complete an Expression of Interest and our team will be in touch to discuss possible dates for your school.

WHAT YOUR SCHOOL NEEDS TO PROVIDE

To present The Underneath safely and effectively, schools will need to provide a suitable indoor or fully undercover performance space.

Suitable spaces may include an undercover area, library, large classroom or school hall. If you are unsure whether your proposed space will work, let us know in your Expression of Interest and our team can discuss the options with you.

Minimum performance space requirements

  • A clear, quiet performance area at least 8m wide x 8m deep (includes audience seating)
  • A fully undercover space, such as an undercover area, library or school hall
  • Even flooring, preferably a smooth surface
  • Double door access for bump in and equipment
  • At least 3.5m ceiling clearance
  • Access to power nearby

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Interested in bringing The Underneath to your school in 2027? Complete the form below and we’ll be in touch to discuss touring availability, your school’s requirements and next steps.

SCHEDULING

Our 2027 tour dates are planned around travel routes, so we may not always be able to offer flexibility around individual dates. The information below helps us work out what may be possible for your school.

Submitting this form is an expression of interest and does not confirm a booking or tour date. Our team will review your school’s location, availability and requirements and contact you about what may be possible within the 2027 The Underneath tour.

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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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