4 September, 2018Introducing our incoming Producer
We are excited to announce the appointment of Hannah Rule, who will be continuing the tremendous work of our former Producer, Rebecca Nelson. Hannah has seven years of ar…
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4 September, 2018
29 June, 2018New presenting partnership for Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
New presenting partnership for Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Spare Parts Puppet Theatre are excited to announce that Cash Converters will be the official presenting partner…
28 June, 2018New Board Chair for Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
NEW BOARD CHAIR FOR SPARE PARTS PUPPET THEATRE David Hansen has replaced Anna Dartnell as Chair of Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Board. Ms. Dartnell has been on the SPPT Boa…
31 May, 2018Help us raise $5000 before EOFY!
Help Spare Parts Puppet Theatre raise $5000 for our Schools Inclusion Program! Do you believe that every West Australian child should have the opportunity to engage with…
25 May, 2018String Symphony heads to Singapore!
STRING SYMPHONY HEADS TO SINGAPORE FOR FLIPSIDE FESTIVAL! We are delighted to be performing with our giant 4-metre puppet, String Symphony at Flipside, presented by Espla…
16 May, 2018Carnival of the Animals
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre working with the Western Australia Symphony Orchestra Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is very excited to be working with the Western Australia Symph…
10 May, 2018APPLICATIONS CLOSE SOON: Two-week professional development opportunity
EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Special Guest Artists: Davy and Kristin McGuire, United Kingdom Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is offering a limited number of…
23 April, 2018The West Review: “There’s enough tricks, technological and man-made, to elicit squeals of surprised delight, and plenty of projects to keep the kids engaged and busy throughout.”
Tom Vickers and the Extraordinary Adventure of his Missing Sock // The West Review by David Zampatti “There’s enough tricks, technological and man-made, to elicit squeals…
23 April, 2018The Post Review: This is one adventure the whole family can take part in.”
Tom Vickers and the Extraordinary Adventure of his Missing Sock // The Post Review by Sarah McNeill “This is one adventure the whole family can take part in, enjoy, learn…
23 April, 2018Stage Whispers Review: “Tom Vickers and the Extraordinary Adventure of his Missing Sock is a delight – in more ways than one.”
Tom Vickers and the Extraordinary Adventure of his Missing Sock // Stage Whispers Review by Kimberley Shaw “This is a wonderful adventure that is highly interactive with…
23 April, 2018Fourth Wall Media Review: “This beautiful ‘choose your own adventure’ work takes you on a journey that fuses puppetry and museum displays”
Tom Vickers and the Extraordinary Adventure of his Missing Sock // Fourth Wall Media Review by Fourth Wall Media “This beautiful ‘choose your own adventure’ work takes yo…
21 March, 2018World Puppetry Day 2018
World Puppetry Day – 21 March, 2018 Today, all around the world, people from all walks of life celebrated World Puppetry Day 2018! The founders of World Puppetry Day, the…
2 February, 2018Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Temporarily Closed
SPARE PARTS PUPPET THEATRE CLOSED FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE Spare Parts Puppet Theatre will be temporarily closed to the public from February 2018 – April 2018 to carry ou…
26 January, 2018Behind-the-scenes: Roald Dahl’s The Twits Puppets
Roald Dahl’s The Twits // Designing the Puppets “Leon started looking at some of the art movements of the early 20th century that also rejected the established rules of t…
17 January, 2018Weekend Notes Review: “Their physical mastery of each character is mersmerising”
Roald Dahl’s The Twits // Weekend Notes Review by Rhiannon B “Don’t miss this high energy interpretation of The Twits.” The monstrous, disgusting and downright terrifying…
12 January, 2018Fourth Wall Media Review: “Gloriumptious blend of comedy and puppetry”
Roald Dahl’s The Twits // Fourth Wall Media Review by Laura Money “Performers Jessica Harlond-Kenny and Geordie Crawley are truly wonderful performers of children’s theat…
3 January, 2018Perth Theatre Review: “Take your children…they’ll have a blast”
Roald Dahl’s The Twits // Perth Theatre Reviews Review by Richard Hyde “This is an enjoyable production that children and adults alike will love. Full of colour and movem…
28 September, 2017The West Review: ★★★★
Rules of Summer // The West Australian Review Review by Annelies Gartner “Theatregoers were introduced to an array of characters including two marionettes, a beautifully…
26 September, 2017Scoop Events Review: “A must see for the school holidays”
Rules of Summer // Scoop Events Review Review by Adrianna Jakimowicz “One of the highlights of the show was simply hearing the children in the audience laughing or callin…
25 September, 2017SeeSaw Magazine Review: “Evocative, Freaky, Wonderment”
Rules of Summer // SeeSaw Magazine Review Review by Varnya Bromilow “The show is warm and funny and joyfully evocative. Truly gorgeous shadow-play is enhanced by the univ…
24 September, 2017Weekend Notes Review: “They’ve created something special with this show”
Rules of Summer // Weekend Notes Perth Review by Marisa Quinn-Haisu “They’ve created something truly special with this show. The level of audience interaction was great.…
23 September, 2017The Theatre Diary Review: ★★★★★
Rules of Summer // The Theatre Diary Review Review by Gregory Ryan “★★★★★” Based on the graphic novel by the celebrated Shaun Tan, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s production…
23 September, 2017The Post Review: Rules of Summer
Rules of Summer // The Post Newspaper Review Review by Sarah McNeill Several years ago, illustrator Shaun Tan sent Philip Mitchell a draft copy of an 80-page story titled…
23 September, 2017THE REVIEWS ARE IN! “A true feast for the senses”
Rules of Summer // Capital Events Theatre Review Review by Erin Hutchinson ” Engaging and exciting storytelling…a true feast for the senses.” Spare Parts Puppet Theatre h…