The Whale
Arts Market
Information
The Whale is an immersive and interactive experience featuring a large-scale moving whale figure suspended in space, surrounded by fantastical sea creatures. With storytelling and an enchanting original score, this unique installation transports families into an underwater world of migration, myth and meaning. Whales have inspired cultures around the world, holding a special place in stories and legends. The Whale celebrates their beauty and power, inviting audiences to experience the grace of these giants up close through sound, movement and shared participation.
Audiences of all ages can join the puppeteers to animate these magnificent creatures. Along the way, they’ll discover the vital role whales play in our ecosystem, why they matter to our community and how we can protect them for future generations.
The Whale is ideal for festivals and large-scale events.
Company
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
Company / Artist Bio
Founded in 1981 in Fremantle, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is the longest running theatre company in Western Australia and a recognised leader in puppetry nationally and internationally. Through puppetry we share stories that celebrate what it is to be human; connecting audiences across generations. We create puppetry works of a world-class standard, cultivate a strong and loyal audience base in our local community and tour extensively around Australia and internationally. In recent years we have toured our large scale outdoor works to Singapore, Malaysia and New Zealand.
Over the course of our 40+ year history we have entertained and enriched the lives of 2.5mil children and their families.
Location
Western Australia, Australia
Presentation Type
Pitch
Artform
Participatory and ImmersivePuppetry
Venue suitability
Outdoors
Reviews
"This is so amazing, we came yesterday and brought some friends back again tonight. Absolutely amazing experience. The kids love it and so do I, how it all lights up and the music. It's so amazing. Might come back for a third go tomorrow." Matt - Audience
Member, Red Earth Arts Festival, Karratha WA
Website
Previous Seasons
Sydney Festival (2025), Red Earth Arts Festival, Karratha (2025), Cairns Festival (2025), City of Belmont Harmony Festival (2025), Curtin University Kids on Campus (2024).
Partners
Co-commissioning partners: Waverley Council Bondi Pavilion, Curtin University and City of Busselton.
Instagram
@sparepartspuppets
Facebook
@sparepartspuppets
Contact Name
Megan Fitzgerald
Contact Phone
08 9335 5044
Contact Email
producer@sppt.com.au