ON OUR BEACH
Once you have cleared the serious identification business and passed the pest control border you will be straight into the pre-departure fun and games – we recommend you arrive early to get some gnarly selfies! It is your chance to ride a surfboard, be part of sculptures by the sea, play a game of beach […]
FOX
Adapted from the book by Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks After a terrible bushfire an injured Magpie and Dog form an unexpected friendship, sharing a deep bond, until into their midst a Fox arrives. This thrilling fusion of puppetry and dance will take you on a journey through scorched scrubland and ochre deserts where friendships […]
Blueback
Adapted from the book by Tim Winton Blueback is an evocative story set along the Western Australian coastline. It captures the mystery of the sea and the majesty of an old fish called Blueback, and the moment when an inquisitive boy becomes a man of conviction, prepared to stand up for what he loves and […]
Moominpappa at sea
Adapted from the book by Tove Jansson Moominpappa at Sea will take you on a compelling journey of self-discovery though the eyes of a small family of adventurous Moomintroll’s. The story is skilfully brought to life by solo performers who draw you into the lives of these enchanting creatures as they face challenges with courage, […]
THE NIGHT ZOO
One night, Jamie’s dreams take her on a one-of-a-kind visit to the zoo, where she discovers the remarkable joy an animal can bring into her life. The Night Zoo features rod puppetry and costume puppets to bring multiple characters to life. The Night Zoo explores the special connection between humans and animals and teaches us […]
THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER (FARM)
The Farmer’s Daughter explores the bond between a girl and her grandfather. Audiences will experience a visual celebration of a family’s connection and powerful relationship to their environment. Two years in the making, this show is the unique collaboration between the Merredin farming community and Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, developed through a series of residencies […]
Roald Dahl’s The Twits
Mr and Mrs Twit haven’t had a good thought in years. They like nothing more than dreaming up terrible tricks to play on each other, eating hot bird pie and training Muggle-Wump the monkey for the Great Upside-Down Monkey Circus. Join us for the world premiere season of this new adaption of The Twits, […]
THE ARRIVAL
Adapted from Shaun Tan’s multi-award winning book Will Aki find a place to live? Will he find a job and make friends? Most of all, will he ever see his family again? The absence of words not only makes this story perfect for puppetry but emphasizes the isolation experienced by many people arriving in a […]
NOBODY OWNS THE MOON
Adapted from the book by Tohby Riddle Meet the inhabitants of an enchanted city, a place where rich and poor live side by side, as everyone comes together for one magical night at the theatre. With hand puppets, marionettes and masks Nobody Owns the Moon will make you think twice about the place you live […]
SPLAT!
Splat! is a high energy fusion of circus, puppetry, dance, digital animation, and paper-play that will leave you breathless from laughter and amazement. Be astounded by heart stopping acrobatics, astonishing physicality, internationally acclaimed clowning, and the finest puppetry found anywhere in the world. A fun and uplifting show for the young and young at heart […]
