Hachikō: The Loyal Dog
July 2022
Hachikō: The Loyal Dog Have you ever loved an animal? Have you ever wondered why they are so loyal? Be… READ ON
Masterclass - Puppet Construction with Jirka Zmitko
April 2022
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is teaming up with master puppet maker, Jiri Zmitko, as he reveals the secrets behind the fine… READ ON
The Velveteen Rabbit
April 2022
The Velveteen Rabbit – Adapted from the book by Margery Williams “Where the young stay young and the old grow… READ ON
Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals (on two pianos)
January 2022
Carnival of the Animals Music by Camille Saint-Saëns Words by Nick Enright Thrilling music performed live on two… READ ON
Puppets in the Park
November 2021
You are invited to join us for our 40th anniversary party, Puppets in the Park! Puppets in the Park will… READ ON
Wonder (WAAPA 2021)
November 2021
WONDER (WAAPA) Directed by: Michael Barlow Devised and performed by: 2021 3rd Year Performance Making students This year marks… READ ON
The One Who Planted Trees
September 2021
The One Who Planted Trees Move over Muppets, Spare Parts is making a musical. Bandicoot, Koala and a very fun-loving… READ ON
Rules of Summer
July 2021
Rules of Summer – Adapted from the award winning book by Shaun Tan. ★★★★★ – The Theatre Daily ★★★★… READ ON
Miss Lily's Fabulous Feather Boa
April 2021
Miss Lily’s Fabulous Feather Boa – Based on the book by Margaret Wild & Kerry Argent. “…Irreverent and hilarious, the ending literally… READ ON
The Augmented (WAAPA)
February 2021
The Augmented (WAAPA) Directed by: Michael Barlow Devised and performed by: 2020 3rd Year Performance Making students Artificial Intelligence –… READ ON
Beanstalk
January 2021
Beanstalk – Written by Sam Longley Ok Groundlers, it’s time to get out of the house, get down to the… READ ON
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre wins award for Best Mainstage Production
May 2020
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre has taken home the award for Best Mainstage Production for their interactive work On Our Beach… READ ON
The Little Prince
January 2020
The Little Prince – Adapted from the classic book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. “The Little Prince leaps out from boxes and into… READ ON
Life On Earth (WAAPA 2019)
October 2019
Life On Earth (WAAPA 2019) Directed by: Michael Barlow Devised and performed by: 3rd Year Performance Making students First loves, last… READ ON
Fox
July 2019
Fox – Adapted from the book by Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks “Fly, Dog, Fly! I will be your missing… READ ON
Blueback
April 2019
Blueback – Adapted by Peta Murray from the book by Tim Winton Blueback is an evocative story set along the… READ ON
Moominpappa at Sea
January 2019
Moominpappa at Sea – Adapted from the book by Tove Jansson Moominpappa at Sea follows the plucky Moomin family as… READ ON
The Trial (WAAPA 2018)
November 2018
The Trial (WAAPA 2018) Directed by: Michael Barlow Devised and performed by: 3rd Year Performance Making students Someone must have been… READ ON
2018 award for Regional Local Government Partnerships and Regional Arts and Culture Categories
October 2018
Champions of the arts in Western Australia were honoured last week during the second annual State Arts and Culture Partnership… READ ON
The Night Zoo
September 2018
The Night Zoo Jamie, a lonely young girl, lives in an apartment with her parents and new-born sibling. With only… READ ON
Two Week Intensive with Davy & Kristin McGuire (UK)
August 2018
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre hosting two-week intensive training this August! Welcome to acclaimed augmented reality artists Davy &… READ ON
String Symphony at Horizon Festival
August 2018
String Symphony will be taking a trip to the Sunshine Coast where it will be featured as part of the fantastic … READ ON
The Farmer's Daughter
July 2018
The Farmer’s Daughter The Farmer’s Daughter explores the bond between a girl and her grandfather. Audiences will experience a visual… READ ON
Carnival of the Animals
June 2018
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre working with the Western Australia Symphony Orchestra Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is very excited to be working… READ ON
String Symphony heads to Singapore!
May 2018
STRING SYMPHONY HEADS TO SINGAPORE FOR FLIPSIDE FESTIVAL! We are delighted to be performing with our giant 4-metre puppet,… READ ON
Tom Vickers and the Extraordinary Adventure of his Missing Sock
April 2018
World Premiere Spare Parts Puppet Theatre and WA Museum present the world premiere of the Anzac centenary inspired, choose-your-own-adventure performance,… READ ON
String Symphony at Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
March 2018
String Symphony will be showcasing at Festival 2018 as part of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games! Come along to meet a large… READ ON
String Symphony at Bleach* Festival
February 2018
A giant illuminated puppet is suspended within a network of ropes, ready to wake from its slumber. The… READ ON
Roald Dahl's The Twits
January 2018
Roald Dahl’s The Twits | World Premiere Season “A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly.” – Roald… READ ON
Rules of Summer
September 2017
Rules of Summer // World Premiere Season ★★★★★ – The Theatre Daily ★★★★ – The West “Engaging &… READ ON
Two-week puppetry training intensive with Cariad Astles (UK)
August 2017
EXCLUSIVE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY Special Guest Artist: Cariad Astles, United Kingdom Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is offering a limited number of… READ ON
The Arrival
July 2017
EXCLUSIVELY AT THE DOLPHIN THEATRE, UWA Follow Aki as he starts life amidst the extraordinary inhabitants of this new land. READ ON
Sleep
May 2017
A series of wildly creative and beautifully realised puppetry works inspired by the classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty, devised and… READ ON
Hachikō
April 2017
Have you ever loved an animal? Have you ever wondered why they are so loyal? Based on a true story… READ ON
The Velveteen Rabbit
January 2017
The Velveteen Rabbit is an enchanting tale of the relationship between a child and his toy rabbit. To others he’s… READ ON
Nobody Owns the Moon
September 2016
Meet the inhabitants of an enchanted city, a place where rich and poor live side by side, as everyone comes… READ ON
Splat!
July 2016
Splat! is a high energy fusion of circus, puppetry, dance, digital animation and paper-play that will leave you breathless from… READ ON
Hachiko
2016
Based on a true story from Japan, Hachikō is a theatrical celebration of the remarkable joy and companionship that an… READ ON
2016 Award for Outstanding Cultural Enterprise
June 2016
On Friday night we were awarded, for the second year running, the Award for Outstanding Cultural Enterprise at the Fremantle… READ ON
I See Red
May 2016
A collage of edgy adult puppetry works inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, devised and performed as part of the… READ ON
Vale Noriko Nishimoto
May 2016
It is with a great sadness, love and respect that we let you know that our State Living Treasure, Life… READ ON
Miss Lily's Fabulous Feather Boa
January 2016
Miss Lily’s tropical holiday house offers relaxing days and cheerful company to everyone who visits, and no one needs it… READ ON
Noriko Nishimoto becomes a Living Treasure
October 2015
Founding artist and former Artistic Director of Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Noriko Nishimoto has been named a ‘living treasure’ in… READ ON
Fox
September 2015
Told through a fusion of puppetry and dance, Fox highlights the constant battle between remaining faithful and falling for temptation,… READ ON
Blueback
July 2015
This moving Western Australian story captures the mystery of the sea and majesty of the old fish Abel calls “Blueback”. READ ON
Moominpappa at Sea
April 2015
Moominpappa at Sea will take you on a compelling journey of self-discovery though the eyes of a small family of… READ ON
The Night Zoo
January 2015
The Night Zoo is the perfect holiday entertainment full of music, dancing and laughter. It features a stunning puppet cast… READ ON
Farm
September 2014
Inspired by real life stories, Farm is a uniquely rural Australian story about a young girl’s journey from inquisitive, determined… READ ON
The Little Prince
July 2014
Take flight with your imagination with this beautiful production of The Little Prince adapted from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. READ ON
Hachiko
April 2014
Based on a true story from Japan, Hachikō is a theatrical celebration of the remarkable joy and companionship that an… READ ON
The Deep
January 2014
Alice lives in a house by the sea. Every day her family jump, dive and bellyflop off the jetty but… READ ON
Tales from Outer Suburbia
October 2013
Tales from Outer Suburbia is a curiously fun celebration of the magic that happens in the most familiar places. Be… READ ON
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
July 2013
But it wasn’t just Skeeta’s bum that had disappeared – the whole town were missing their backsides! 496 bottoms is… READ ON
Fremantle Festival: The Warrior and the Princess
October 2013
A chance meeting between a child and a diplomat leads to a lifeline that saves thousands. The Warrior and the… READ ON
Fremantle Festival: The Hardest Way to Make an Omelette
October 2013
Cracked Egg Productions, in partnership with Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, presented The Hardest Way to Make an Omelette, the latest work… READ ON
Hachiko
2013
Based on a true story from Japan, Hachikō is a theatrical celebration of the remarkable joy and companionship that an… READ ON
Hare Brain
2013
Hare Brain tackles the age old dilemma – does fast and furious or slow and steady win the race? Updated… READ ON
Mechronos
February 2013
Through battles, bleak winters and some pretty amazing rock concerts Mechronos has traversed the planet keeping time moving forward, ticking… READ ON
Blueback
2012
This moving Western Australian story captures the mystery of the sea and majesty of the old fish Abel calls “Blueback”. READ ON
Hachiko
2012
Based on a true story from Japan, Hachikō is a theatrical celebration of the remarkable joy and companionship that an… READ ON
Miss Lily's Fabulous Feather Boa
July 2012
Miss Lily’s tropical holiday house offers relaxing days and cheerful company to everyone who visits, and no one needs it… READ ON
Point of View (P.O.V)
October 2012
The show was part of the FirstHand emergent puppetry artist program and each piece was been devised, written and performed… READ ON
Cat Balloon
September 2012
There was one small cat, called Cat Balloon Who wanted to fly to the moon. ‘Oh no!’ the… READ ON
The Deep
April 2012
Alice lives in a house by the sea. Every day her family jump, dive and bellyflop off the jetty but… READ ON
Hare Brain
2012
Hare Brain tackles the age old dilemma – does fast and furious or slow and steady win the race? Updated… READ ON
The Velveteen Rabbit
January 2012
“Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever” The Velveteen Rabbit is an enchanting tale of the… READ ON
The Arrival
January 2011
Follow Aki as he starts life amidst the extraordinary inhabitants of this new land. Will he find a place to… READ ON
Blueback
2011
This moving Western Australian story captures the mystery of the sea and majesty of the old fish Abel calls “Blueback”. READ ON
Hare Brain
2011
Hare Brain tackles the age old dilemma – does fast and furious or slow and steady win the race? Updated… READ ON
The Night Zoo
2011
The Night Zoo is the perfect holiday entertainment full of music, dancing and laughter. It features a stunning puppet cast… READ ON
The Birthday
October 2010
From the moment the smallest caterpillar hatches it waits for its own birthday to arrive, even though it doesn’t know… READ ON
The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek
June 2010
The Bunyip of Berkeley’s Creek tells the story of a bunyip who yearns to discover the truth about his identity… READ ON
Blueback
2010
This moving Western Australian story captures the mystery of the sea and majesty of the old fish Abel calls “Blueback”. READ ON
Spellbound
March 2010
Zeno, the magician invites you into his world of illusion and intrigue. Spells are cast and his puppets, the beautiful… READ ON
The Night Zoo
2010
The Night Zoo is the perfect holiday entertainment full of music, dancing and laughter. It features a stunning puppet cast… READ ON
The Velveteen Rabbit
November 2009
“Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever” The Velveteen Rabbit is an enchanting tale of the… READ ON
The Man from Snowy River
July 2009
…clean up in aisle 8, clean up in aisle 8, please… Shane spends his days working in Patterson’s Supermarket, mopping… READ ON
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
April 2009
But it wasn’t just Skeeta’s bum that had disappeared – the whole town were missing their backsides! 496 bottoms is… READ ON
Blueback
2009
This moving Western Australian story captures the mystery of the sea and majesty of the old fish Abel calls “Blueback”. READ ON
The Arrival
November 2008
Follow Aki as he starts life amidst the extraordinary inhabitants of this new land. Will he find a place to… READ ON
vapoRISE
2008
This stunning performance installation work, designed by Sanjiva Margio is a visual feast in performance. The vibrant yet skeletal structures… READ ON
Blueback
2008
This moving Western Australian story captures the mystery of the sea and majesty of the old fish Abel calls “Blueback”. READ ON
Hare Brain
September 2008
Hare Brain tackles the age old dilemma – does fast and furious or slow and steady win the race? Updated… READ ON
Muttaburrasaurus
2008
Join Professor Julius as he goes back to the time of the Muttaburrasaurus, a walking talking you beaut dinky die… READ ON
Cat Balloon
July 2008
There was one small cat, called Cat Balloon Who wanted to fly to the moon. ‘Oh no!’ the… READ ON
The Deep
September 2007
Alice lives in a house by the sea. Every day her family jump, dive and bellyflop off the jetty but… READ ON
The Little Prince
2007
Take flight with your imagination with this beautiful production of The Little Prince adapted from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. READ ON
The Arrival
2006
Follow Aki as he starts life amidst the extraordinary inhabitants of this new land. Will he find a place to… READ ON
The Velveteen Rabbit
October 2006
“Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever” The Velveteen Rabbit is an enchanting tale of the… READ ON
Muttaburrasaurus
April 2006
Join Professor Julius as he goes back to the time of the Muttaburrasaurus, a walking talking you beaut dinky die… READ ON
The Butcher's Bride
2005
With not a word shared (but with all the musical clichés) The Butcher’s Bride is the joining of our papered… READ ON
Blueback
2005
This moving Western Australian story captures the mystery of the sea and majesty of the old fish Abel calls “Blueback”. READ ON
Granny is an Alien!
2005
Alex is spending a day at Granny’s house and it’s like landing in outer space. Granny is plotting a big… READ ON
Aquasapiens
2005
Mission Inconspicuous Just when you thought space was the final frontier, comes an expedition of converse proportions. Mission Inconspicuous is… READ ON
The Velveteen Rabbit
2005
“Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever” The Velveteen Rabbit is an enchanting tale of the… READ ON
H2O
2004
It was the final race of the school’s annual swimming carnival and everyone was having fun except Peta. Unable to… READ ON
Hare Brain
Hare Brain tackles the age old dilemma – does fast and furious or slow and steady win the race? Updated… READ ON
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
2004
But it wasn’t just Skeeta’s bum that had disappeared – the whole town were missing their backsides! 496 bottoms is… READ ON
Granny is an Alien!
2004
Alex is spending a day at Granny’s house and it’s like landing in outer space. Granny is plotting a big… READ ON
The Deep
2003
Alice lives in a house by the sea. Every day her family jump, dive and bellyflop off the jetty but… READ ON
The Midnight Gang
2003
The Midnight Gang is a co-production between Spare Parts Puppet Theatre and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Wild’s story is… READ ON
Spellbound
2003
Zeno, the magician invites you into his world of illusion and intrigue. Spells are cast and his puppets, the beautiful… READ ON
Granny is an Alien!
2003
Alex is spending a day at Granny’s house and it’s like landing in outer space. Granny is plotting a big… READ ON
The Deep
2002
Alice lives in a house by the sea. Every day her family jump, dive and bellyflop off the jetty but… READ ON
Out of the Blue
2002
Best mates, Tweak and Lester, live a perfect life on ‘Blue’ – a world of magic, secret places and surprising… READ ON
The Midnight Gang
2001
The Midnight Gang is a co-production between Spare Parts Puppet Theatre and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Wild’s story is… READ ON
The Deep
2001
Alice lives in a house by the sea. Every day her family jump, dive and bellyflop off the jetty but… READ ON
The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek
2000
The Bunyip of Berkeley’s Creek tells the story of a bunyip who yearns to discover the truth about his identity… READ ON
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
2000
But it wasn’t just Skeeta’s bum that had disappeared – the whole town were missing their backsides! 496 bottoms is… READ ON
Cat Balloon
2000
There was one small cat, called Cat Balloon Who wanted to fly to the moon. ‘Oh no!’ the… READ ON
Eat the Moon
2000
Eat the Moon is a modern day fairytale from one of Australia’s leading theatre writers, Heather Nimmo. In a suburb… READ ON
The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek
1999
The Bunyip of Berkeley’s Creek tells the story of a bunyip who yearns to discover the truth about his identity… READ ON
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
1999
But it wasn’t just Skeeta’s bum that had disappeared – the whole town were missing their backsides! 496 bottoms is… READ ON
Oukiller and Chisaler
1998
Oukiller and Chisaler set out on a quest for excitement and a chance to prove their physical and intellectual superiority… READ ON
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
1998
But it wasn’t just Skeeta’s bum that had disappeared – the whole town were missing their backsides! 496 bottoms is… READ ON
Paper Ladders
1997
A surreal excursion into the world of newspaper. In collaboration with New Zealand Puppet Theatre. An unsuspecting audience member… READ ON
Cat Balloon
1997
There was one small cat, called Cat Balloon Who wanted to fly to the moon. ‘Oh no!’ the… READ ON
Jellybean
1996
Large scale versions and adaptations of Tessa Duder’s book by the same name. A musical fantasy for children,… READ ON
Emperor's Nightingale
1996
A Hans Christian Anderson story about an Emperor who was imprisoned in his own palace. Because he thought he… READ ON
Paper Ladders
1996
A surreal excursion into the world of newspaper. In collaboration with New Zealand Puppet Theatre. An unsuspecting audience member… READ ON
Jellybean
1995
Large scale versions and adaptations of Tessa Duder’s book by the same name. A musical fantasy for children,… READ ON
Emperor's Nightingale
1995
A Hans Christian Anderson story about an Emperor who was imprisoned in his own palace. Because he thought he… READ ON
Paper Ladders
1994
A surreal excursion into the world of newspaper. In collaboration with New Zealand Puppet Theatre. An unsuspecting audience member… READ ON
Parcel from a Postie
1994
A modern fairytale Parcel from a Postie takes its audience on a magical adventure into the Australian bush. The… READ ON
Jellybean
1994
Large scale versions and adaptations of Tessa Duder’s book by the same name. A musical fantasy for children,… READ ON
Sing a Rainbow
1993
Based on seven stories drawn from the Asian/Pacific areas. Noriko Nishimoto draws together a colourful collection of childrens folk… READ ON
Emperor's Nightingale
1993
A Hans Christian Anderson story about an Emperor who was imprisoned in his own palace. Because he thought he… READ ON
Sing a Rainbow
1992
Based on seven stories drawn from the Asian/Pacific areas. Noriko Nishimoto draws together a colourful collection of childrens folk… READ ON
Crash, Bang, Wollop
1992
Based on the 3 Little Pigs story. Meet the cutest little pigs on stage- busy pig Crash, hungry pig… READ ON
Play a Tune for Me
1992
A play about who manipulates who in the puppet world. This funny and magical fantasy is set in a… READ ON
Paper Ladders
1992
A surreal excursion into the world of newspaper. In collaboration with New Zealand Puppet Theatre. An unsuspecting audience member… READ ON
Carmen
1991
Based on the original story of “Carmen”- Prosper Merimee. Carmen is dead, murdered in a moment of passion. For… READ ON
Once a Jolly Swagman
1991
A delightful family musical based on “Waltzing Matilda”. Set to original music by Tasmanian composer Don Kay, this wonderful… READ ON
The Magic Shadow Show
1991
A shadow play based on the themes of land management and the environment. READ ON
Sing a Rainbow
1991
Based on seven stories drawn from the Asian/Pacific areas. Noriko Nishimoto draws together a colourful collection of childrens folk… READ ON
Kaguyahime
1990
Kaguyahime tells the story of one of Japan’s oldest tales. On a night of the full moon an old bamboo cutter… READ ON
Oukiller and Chisaler
1990
Oukiller and Chisaler set out on a quest for excitement and a chance to prove their physical and intellectual superiority… READ ON
Out of My Mind
1990
Set in three suburban Australian environments. A child is the only kid left on the block during the school… READ ON
Emperor's Nightingale
1990
A Hans Christian Anderson story about an Emperor who was imprisoned in his own palace. Because he thought he… READ ON
Alice
1990
A contemporary look at Australian life through the eyes of Alice, a 16 year old girl. Alice is a… READ ON
Eros
1990
An animated fantasy. Eros is an experimental theatre piece drawn from erotic fantasy. READ ON
Kaguyahime
1989
Kaguyahime tells the story of one of Japan’s oldest tales. On a night of the full moon an old bamboo cutter… READ ON
Ocker the Quocka
1989
If there is one important idea behind Ocker the Quocka, it is the significance of islands in the survival of certain… READ ON
Oukiller and Chisaler
1989
Oukiller and Chisaler set out on a quest for excitement and a chance to prove their physical and intellectual superiority… READ ON
Adventures of the Monkey King
1989
Based on the Monkey King legend set on the Goldfields of NSW. Assisted by Shanghai Puppet Theatre… READ ON
3 Suites
1989
Based on the true story of Johnnie Gavin, a 14 year old boy hung in WA in 1842. This… READ ON
Emperor's Nightingale
1989
A Hans Christian Anderson story about an Emperor who was imprisoned in his own palace. Because he thought he… READ ON
An Overcoat
1988
The influence on a child’s life that ultimately led them to a life as an artist. An Overcoat is about the… READ ON
Kaguyahime
1988
Kaguyahime tells the story of one of Japan’s oldest tales. On a night of the full moon an old bamboo cutter… READ ON
Play a Tune for Me
1987
A play about who manipulates who in the puppet world. This funny and magical fantasy is set in a… READ ON
3 Suites
1987
Based on the true story of Johnnie Gavin, a 14 year old boy hung in WA in 1842. This… READ ON
Oukiller and Chisaler
1987
Oukiller and Chisaler set out on a quest for excitement and a chance to prove their physical and intellectual superiority… READ ON
An Overcoat
1987
The influence on a child’s life that ultimately led them to a life as an artist. An Overcoat is about the… READ ON
Spare Parts moved into Short Street
1987
Eros
1986
An animated fantasy. Eros is an experimental theatre piece drawn from erotic fantasy. READ ON
Rummins of Booth Street
1985
Short suburban dramas lived through the ‘Rummins of Booth Street’. A glimpse at the life of Ron and Raylene Rummin,… READ ON
Play a Tune for Me
1985
A play about who manipulates who in the puppet world. This funny and magical fantasy is set in a… READ ON
Kalevala
1985
Based on the great Finnish folk saga of the same name. The simple storyline follows three characters- Vaino, Ahti… READ ON
Wanted- Dead or Alive
1985
The story of a flight for survival. The action of our play spans 180 years and takes place in a… READ ON
The Magic Shadow Show
1984
A shadow play based on the themes of land management and the environment. READ ON
Happy Prince
1984
The play, suitable for all ages, tells the tale of a prince who used to be happy. When he… READ ON
Dr Faust
1983
The company’s first production was a commission by the prestigious Perth International Arts Festival. Guest artist Noriko Nishimoto, master… READ ON
Il Mondo Marionette
1983
Based on multicultural stories for children on traditional puppetry. READ ON
The Magic Shadow Show
1983
A shadow play based on the themes of land management and the environment. READ ON
Happy Prince
1983
The play, suitable for all ages, tells the tale of a prince who used to be happy. When he… READ ON
Il Mondo Marionette
1982
Based on multicultural stories for children on traditional puppetry. READ ON
Magic Cube
1982
A satirical cabaret based in the studios of an Australian television station. READ ON
Dr Faust
1981
The company’s first production was a commission by the prestigious Perth International Arts Festival. Guest artist Noriko Nishimoto, master… READ ON