10 March, 2017 Top 10 tips for celebrating world puppetry day in your classroom To mark the occasion of World Puppetry Day on March 21, we have our best top 10 tips of how to explore the magic of puppetry in your classroom. Get your students to enter o… Read More
27 February, 2017 Competition Time – In celebration of Hachikō Day Win a double pass to Spare Parts in celebration of Hachikō Day April 8 Do you have a story of an extraordinary animal to share? In April we will be presenting the incredi… Read More
23 February, 2017 We are hiring an Operations Officer Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is seeking a full-time Operations Officer to join our dedicated team in Fremantle. The Operations Officer is responsible for driving the c… Read More
14 February, 2017 Arts Improves Lives The Chamber of Arts and Culture – Western Australia have recently kicked off their campaign Arts Improves Lives. Over the coming weeks stories will be shared on… Read More
10 February, 2017 Joondalup Festival is back for 19th year THE Joondalup Festival is back for its 19th year with a new format and a world premiere. For the first time, the festival will be staged over three nights – Friday, March 3… Read More
8 February, 2017 Meet our new Acting Executive Producer and Operations Officer Two new staff members join us this month – we are thrilled to welcome Jane Mitchell into the Spare Parts family, as she takes the reigns as Acting Executive Produc… Read More
1 February, 2017 Applications now open for 2017 Firsthand Puppetry Artist Program “FirstHand has defined the kind of artist I want to be” – Jessica Harlond-Kenny, 2011 FirstHand Emergent Artist and Performer Applications ar… Read More
13 January, 2017 Meet Rebecca Bradley from The Velveteen Rabbit Introducing The Velveteen Rabbit Performer Rebecca Bradley Where are you from? I was born in Perth, WA What character do you play in The Velveteen Rabbit? I play the Vel… Read More
12 January, 2017 Kid-Friendly Cafes in Fremantle For your pre or post-show coffee! Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is located in the heart of Fremantle. We are situated directly across from the Fremantle train station, ma… Read More
10 January, 2017 Spare Parts Puppet Theatre aims at heart with The Velveteen Rabbit – Eastern Reporter Review THE Velveteen Rabbit has been one of artistic director Philip Mitchell’s favourite shows in the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre repertoire since first presented by the pu… Read More
10 January, 2017 Weekend Notes – The Velveteen Rabbit Review Watch the classic tale come to life The Velveteen Rabbit is back, showing at the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre in Fremantle for January only. The production is adapted fro… Read More
3 January, 2017 We’re looking for a Production and Technical Officer Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is seeking a full-time Production and Technical Officer to join our small, dedicated team in Fremantle. The successful applicant will be… Read More
29 December, 2016 In Conversation: Embracing Difference Join writer Sally Richardson, Performer Bec Bradley and Child Psychologist Darin Cairns as they discuss the role of arts in embracing difference and contributing to… Read More
26 December, 2016 What did you think? If you came along to see a performance of The Little Prince during the April holidays, let us know what you thought! We’ve set up a survey that gives you an opportunity to s… Read More
22 December, 2016 In Conversation with Tohby Riddle Author and Illustrator of Nobody Owns the Moon Tohby Riddle is an award-winning writer, illustrator, cartoonist and designer based in Sydney, Australia. He is visit… Read More
21 December, 2016 Perth Arts Live DOUBLE FEATURE: Part 2 Publication: Perth Arts Live Author: Cicely Binford Good things are on the horizon for Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, and they’re kicking off their 2016 season with a flo… Read More
21 December, 2016 Perth Arts Live DOUBLE FEATURE: Part 1 Publication: Perth Arts Live Author: Cicely Binford Good things are on the horizon for Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, and they’re kicking off their 2016 season with a flo… Read More
19 December, 2016 ★★★★½ from ArtsHub Publication: ArtsHub Author: VICTORIA WYATT This live adaptation of the beloved book will undoubtedly have parents facing some strange questions over the dinner ta… Read More
18 December, 2016 The Little Prince (review) Publication: The Australia Times Author: Miranda Johansen 18th April 2016 The Little Prince, adapted from the classic French book of the same name, is a joyful and tho… Read More
18 December, 2016 The Little Prince – Australian Stage Review Australian Stage Review 18/04/2016 Publication: Australian Stage Author: Cicely Binford The Little Prince is getting ready to travel Australia, but before he does… Read More
18 December, 2016 The Must See Puppet Show of 2016 Publication: Weekendnotes.com Author: Vanessa Gudgeon A visit to the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is a big event for adults and children alike. It is a place of ex… Read More
17 December, 2016 Vale Noriko Nishimoto It is with a great sadness, love and respect that we let you know that our State Living Treasure, Life Member and long-time Artistic Director, Noriko Nishimoto, passed… Read More
16 December, 2016 Fremantle Community Bank® Branch supports Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is delighted to announce that Fremantle Community Bank® Branch will be supporting the company’s, innovative and popular program, Nan and… Read More
15 December, 2016 The Little Prince National Tour 15th April 2016 For more than 70 years this timeless story written by Antoine de Saint-Exupery has brought joy to adults and children alike with its beautiful insights… Read More