Hometown

Hometown

Embark on an epic journey through the eyes of a young girl, faced with a heart-wrenching choice between the warmth of her familiar home and the allure of the unknown.

Inspired by a story by Shaun Tan

Enter a world of imagination and pure joy with Hometown, a new puppet musical that whisks you away to a magical, dreamlike world inspired by Shaun Tan. Hometown is full of extraordinary creatures and awe-inspiring landscapes.

Embark on an epic journey through the eyes of a young girl, faced with a heart-wrenching dilemma: stay with the family who has nurtured her with love, belonging, and a strong sense of identity, or set out on an adventure to discover a new world and a family she’s yet to meet.

Brought to life by an award-winning creative team in a masterful collaboration with one of Australia’s most successful graphic novelists, Hometown weaves a visually stunning tale about connection, belonging, and the power of love to conquer fear and break down prejudices.

Credits

Adapting Writers:
Amberly Cull & Nick Pages Oliver

Director:
Philip Mitchell

Composer:
Melanie Robinson

Designer:
Leon Hendroff

Sound Designer:
Lee Buddle

Lighting Designer:
Megan Fitzgerald

Performers:
Bec Bradley
Nick Pages-Oliver
Amberly Cull

History and Performers

2025 In-theatre season, Ellie Eaton Theatre, Claremont Showground
Bec Bradley, Nick Pages-Oliver, Amberly Cull

Creative Learning Activies

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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