Shows Available for Touring
The Velveteen Rabbit
Adapted from the book by Margery Williams
A story that goes to the heart and art of puppetry where anything is possible if you invest it with enough belief and love. Based on the classic children’s story by Margery Williams, the velveteen rabbit is the much-cherished toy of a young boy.
To his family, it is just another soft toy, but the boy (and indeed the rabbit) know he is real. Is it just imagination or can the bond of love make something real?
A wise horse, some bossy bull dozers, a flying fairy and a toy box full of crazy, colourful, talking, walking toys make The Velveteen Rabbit a magical puppetry experience. Anybody with a favourite stuffed toy will be enchanted by this beloved classic.
The hottest puppet show in town!
The Sunday Times, July 2005
Nov – Dec 2009 & Jan 2010
Copies of the book are now available for purchase from our Box Office.
Information
- Running Time
- 50 mins
- Age Range
- Suitable for everyone, but perfect for ages 4 - 10.
- Season
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2009 – 2010
FREMANTLE, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
Mon 14 – Wed 23 Dec: 10.00am & 1.00pm
Mon 18 – Sat 30 Jan 2010: 10.00am & 1.00pmJOONDALUP, Prendiville Catholic College Theatre, Ocean Reef
Wed 18 Nov: 10.00am & 1.00pm
Thurs 19 Nov: 1.00pm & 6.00pm
Fri 20 Nov: 1.00pm & 6.00pmMIDLAND, Midland Junction Arts Centre (formerly Australian Opera Studios)
Wed 25 Nov: 1.00pm
Thurs 26 Nov: 10.00am & 1.00pm
Fri 27 Nov: 1.00pm & 6.00pm
Sat 28 Nov: 1.00pmMARGARET RIVER, Cultural Centre, Wallcliffe Rd
Tues 1 Dec: 1.00pm & 6.00pm
Wed 2 Dec: 10.00amMANDURAH, Mandurah Baptist College, Lakelands
Fri 4 Dec: 6.00pm
Sat 5 Dec: 1.00pm (limited capacity)TICKET PRICES
Adults at Child Prices, $17.50
Groups of 4+, $15.50
Groups of 10+, $13.50Please call for school prices.
*SPPT would like to acknowledge the financial contribution of the City of Joondalup, which has enabled the season in Joondalup to take place.
- SPPT also acknowledges the support of the City of Swan.
- History
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- 2005 Premiere Season
- 2006 Sell-Out Season, Sydney Opera House
Return Season, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Fremantle
Credits
- Director
- Philip Mitchell
- Writer
- Adaptation by Greg Lissaman
- Designer
- Zoe Atkinson. Assistance by Isaac Lummis and Bryan Woltjen
- Composer
- Lee Buddle
- Lighting Designer
- Graham Walne
- Puppet Construction
- Jiri Zmitko
- Costumes
- Cherie Hewson
- Production Manager
- Sharon Custers
- Stage Manager
- Assistant Bec Bradley
- Performers
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Michelle Robin Anderson, Ben Russell, Damon Lockwood
- Original Cast
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Simon Clarke, Rachael Whitworth and Michael Barlow
