12 July, 2022Spare Parts Puppet Theatre explores the world of NFTs!
In an Australian first, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre teams up with local and digital artists to launch Doge Puppet and Puppet NFTs Have you wondered what an NFT is? Are you…
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12 July, 2022
1 July, 2022The Chorus & The Ensemble – Performance Workshop
In partnership with Spare Parts, this 5-day training workshop raised fundamental questions about collaboration — how to propose and not impose; to lead, yield and follow…
21 June, 2022Hachikō: Creative Learning at Home!
Based on a true story from Japan, Hachikō is a theatrical celebration of the remarkable joy and companionship that an animal can bring to our lives, and a perfect family…
1 June, 2022Thank you to all our Friends and Supporters!
Thank you to all our Friends and Supporters – we couldn’t do it without you! We always aspire to create uniquely Australian works that experiment with new ideas and push…
6 April, 2022The Velveteen Rabbit – Learning Notes
These holidays, why not immerse your family in all the treasures that The Velveteen Rabbit has to offer? We have made some family home activities freely available to keep…
31 March, 2022Artist in Residence 2022 – Update!
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre continues to be a driving force behind the development and training of new puppet masters in WA. Through our Artist in Residence program we enc…
4 March, 2022Masterclass – Puppet Construction with Jirka Zmitko
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is teaming up with master puppet maker, Jiri Zmitko, as he reveals the secrets behind the fine art of marionette construction in this hands on…
24 February, 2022Creative Development – The Secret Garden
As Australia’s flagship puppetry company, we are dedicated to supporting talented artists to improve their craft through innovation. This month we had the wonderfully tal…
14 December, 2021ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2022
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is welcoming applications from professional artists for our Artist in Residence Program, 2022. The program is open to independent artists and g…
13 August, 2021Join us for Puppet-Tea at the Theatre this September!
In September everything will stop for tea, when Spare Parts Puppet Theatre hosts Puppet-Tea , a series of absolutely free ‘tea parties with the puppets’ for the ‘young at…
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…
8 July, 2021Spare Parts launches milestone series of 40th Anniversary celebrations with free community puppetry adventures
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is launching a milestone series of absolutely free and fabulous community puppetry adventures to celebrate our 40th anniversary year. Supported…
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…
5 May, 2021The Actor Vanishes – a unique mask training intensive
Through work with the neutral mask, larval mask and character mask, participants will learn how to free up the imagination by developing an expressive body. The somatic w…
5 May, 2021UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL PUPPETRY TRAINING WITH CLARE TESTONI
Dramaturgy of Light – an introduction to contemporary shadow puppetry Clare Testoni will lead a weekend intensive course to introduce the techniques and concepts of conte…
23 March, 2021Remembering and celebrating the life of Lyndon Peter Wilson
Puppetry people from around Australia, New Zealand and the world both remember and celebrate the life of Lyndon Peter Wilson, known as Peter Wilson, who sadly passed away…
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…
12 February, 2021The next generation of stars bring a fresh insight to a topical issue.
The Augmented , a brand-new performance created by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s Associate Director Michael Barlow in collaboration with Western Australian Academy of Perf…
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, 2021SeeSaw Review: “My seven year old loved Longley’s re-interpretation of Jack and the Beanstalk.”
Beanstalk // SeeSaw Review by Rosalind Appleby “Very funny, very charming, this was obviously and audibly adored by the youngsters in the audience, but has plenty for gro…
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…
8 January, 2021Stage Whispers Review: “Very funny, very charming, this was obviously and audibly adored by the youngsters in the audience, but has plenty for grown-ups to love.”
Beanstalk // Stage Whispers Review by Kimberley Shaw “Very funny, very charming, this was obviously and audibly adored by the youngsters in the audience, but has plenty f…
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…