15 September, 2021Introducing our Design-a-Puppet Winner
The judges were impressed with the range of creative ideas submitted for our Design-a-Puppet challenge, and several more than the top three were discussed as possible win…
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15 September, 2021
22 July, 2021String Symphony at Mackay Festival of the Arts
String Symphony is in Queensland where it is being featured as part of the fantastic Mackay Festival of the Arts. You can see String Symphony at the festival from 22 – 24…
10 June, 2021Introducing our new Executive Producer!
We are excited to announce the appointment of Katie Henebery, who will be continuing the outstanding work of our outgoing Executive Producer, Natalie Bell who has been wi…
17 March, 2021Introducing the talented performers of Miss Lily’s Fabulous Feather Boa.
Miss Lily’s Fabulous Feather Boa showcases a talented young cast with performers Cezera Critti-Schnaars (seen in Yirra Yaakin’s festival hit Hecate) and Ming Yang Lim ( P…
23 February, 2021The Last Numbat at Wild Things: Perth Festival Takes Over Perth Zoo on Sunday 28 February
The Last Numbat will be at Wild Things at the Perth Zoo on Sunday 28 Feb, 2021. The Last Numbat , a giant 10m-long numbat puppet that children can help move to tell a sto…
8 January, 2021SeeSaw Junior Review: “Sam is an amazing performer, and this show is excellent fun. If you need a laugh and a good message, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s Beanstalk is the best place to go!”
Beanstalk // SeeSaw Junior Review by Asha Grandage, age 8. “Sam is an amazing performer, and this show is excellent fun. If you need a laugh and a good message, Spare Par…
8 January, 2021★★★★★ ArtsHub Review: “Any show that makes its audience feel and empathise with its characters has a strong aura of magic.”
Beanstalk // ArtsHub Review by Victoria Wyatt ★★★★★ Five stars “Any show that makes its audience feel and empathise with its characters has a strong aura of magic.” Spare…
2 December, 2020New DIY Puppet Make & Play Packs!
Introducing Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s new DIY Puppet Make & Play Packs! We have created our first ever do-it-yourself puppet packs and are so excited to be launching t…
24 September, 2020Winners of Spare Parts Puppet Theatre and Healthway Go for 2&5 poster competition!
Congratulations to all of the winners of Spare Parts Puppet Theatre and Healthway Go for 2&5 poster competition! Western Australian children from Kindergarten to Year 10…
18 September, 2020Spare Parts Puppet Theatre launches new online workshop
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre launches new online workshop, making puppetry more accessible than ever Australia’s flagship puppetry company, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre are p…
17 March, 2020General Statement COVID-19 – April Season Cancelled
The health and wellbeing of our employees, artists, volunteers, audience members and supporters is our highest priority. We are continuously monitoring the COVID-19 situa…
11 March, 2020Spotlight on the talented cast for Miss Lily’s Fabulous Feather Boa.
Miss Lily’s Fabulous Feather Boa showcases a talented young cast with performers Cezera Critti-Schnaars (recently seen in Yirra Yaakin’s festival hit Hecate) and Ming Yan…
5 February, 2020Join us for a unique one-week puppetry and mask training intensive!
Animated Bodies a Puppetry and Mask training intensive Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is offering a limited number of places for a unique one-week puppetry and mask training…
3 February, 2020World premiere of The Last Numbat at South Perth Sounds Concert
The annual South Perth Sounds Concert will return to the picturesque South Perth Foreshore on Saturday 22 February 2020 and will kick off from 4pm with an Australian prem…
21 January, 2020Theatre People Review: “Director Michael Barlow has brought together an extraordinary team to create this enchanting production that follows the Little Prince on his exploration of the universe.”
The Little Prince // Theatre People Review by Lucy Eyre “Director Michael Barlow has brought together an extraordinary team to create this enchanting production that foll…
16 December, 2019Stage Whispers Review:”Simon Clarke’s adaptation, and Michael Barlow’s leadership of a strong team, recreate the magic of the source material and this is a show that will mesmerise audiences of all ages.”
The Little Prince // Stage Whispers Review by Kimberley Shaw “Simon Clarke’s adaptation, and Michael Barlow’s leadership of a strong team, recreate the magic of the sourc…
6 November, 2019SeeSaw Magazine Review
Life on Earth // SeeSaw Magazine Review by Steven Cohen “An outstanding work, superbly rendered by its cast of graduating students.” The earth is fragile. So are we. So i…
30 October, 2019WAAPA and Spare Parts collaborate for ‘Life on Earth’
“Puppets are a wonderful vessel for emotion,” says Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s Associate Director, Michael Barlow. “Without an internal life of their own, they allow our…
10 October, 2019Fourth Wall Media Review: “The charm of the work lies in the detail and feeling evoked by simple, yet clever techniques.”
On Our Beach // Fourth Wall Media Review by Laura Money “The charm of the work lies in the detail and feeling evoked by simple, yet clever techniques.” Are you ready to g…
3 October, 2019ArtsHub Review: “…I hope as many families as possible get to experience it over the holidays in its debut season..”
On Our Beach // ArtsHub Review by Victoria Wyatt “…the idea and simple structure of this show is nothing but delightful as is and I hope as many families as possible get…
1 October, 2019Stage Whispers Review: “…it really is a show that will be appreciated by parents as much as their children, which makes this a particularly attractive holiday option for families.”
On Our Beach // Stage Whispers Review by Kimberley Shaw “…it really is a show that will be appreciated by parents as much as their children, which makes this a particular…
7 June, 2019Introducing our talented new Fox cast members!
The very talented Gala Shevtsov and Scott Galbraith will be joining us this July as they jump onto the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre stage to perform Fox – adapted from the…
2 October, 2018The Post Review:”It’s a beautiful entertaining show about the joy derived from having animals in our lives.”
The Night Zoo // The Post Newspaper Review by Pier Leach “It’s a beautiful entertaining show about the joy derived from having animals in our lives.” The Night Zoo is a w…
27 September, 2018Seesaw Magazine Review: “…the beauty of this show is its touching simplicity and playful ingenuity. It’s a magic formula that could well inspire a holiday of dress-ups and box-collage splendour.”
The Night Zoo // Seesaw Magazine Review by Rosalind Appleby “…the beauty of this show is its touching simplicity and playful ingenuity. It’s a magic formula that could we…