Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

Cat Balloon

Based on the book by Paul (Palo) Morgan

“Cats can’t fly …”

Cat Balloon is a tiny cat with a huge imagination; this is the tale of her dream coming true. In the Land of Dreams, Cat Balloon was not content to lie back and drink sweet honey tea – Cat Balloon dreamed of flying to the moon! Join Cat Balloon as she takes matters into her own paws and adventures to sea in a large silver spoon. Learn how she catches the Moon by its tail and be amazed as she journeys through the Milky Way.

Discover how a tiny cat with a huge imagination becomes a Legend for all the other cats…and learn the secret reason cats talk to the moon!

Information

Running Time
50 mins
Age Range
Suitable for everyone, but perfect for ages 4 - 12.
Season

2012 School Season
September 17th – 28th
Performances Monday – Friday at 10am & 1pm

School ticket prices:
Groups up to 39: $7.00
Groups of 40+: $5.50

2012 General Public
September 29th – October 13th
Performances Monday – Saturday at 10am & 1pm

General Public Prices:
Individual $19.50
Group of 4 or more: $17.50
Group of 10 or more: $15.50

History
  • 1997 Premiere Season
  • 2000 Return Season
  • 2008 Return Season

Credits

Director
Noriko Nishimoto
Devisor
Noriko Nishimoto with Jane Davies
Designer
Jane Davies with Noriko Nishimoto
Composer
Lee Buddle with John Reed
Lighting Designer
Adrian Sterritt
Original Cast

Michael Barlow, Paul Johnson and Rachael Whitworth

 

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