Hometown

Founded in 1981 in Fremantle, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is one of the longest running theatre companies in Western Australia and is Australia's champion of puppetry and a leader in puppetry 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 and consistently around Australia, and internationally through Asia, Europe and North America. Over the course of our 40+ year history we have entertained and enriched the lives of many, we have created over 80 new Australian works and performed to over 2.2 million people. Every year SPPT hits the road spending 3 months on a national theatre tour, 3 months touring regional Western Australian schools and travelling to 10+ festivals nationally and internationally presenting largescale interactive works. Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is a leader in employing Australian artists and sharing the joy of puppetry far and wide.

"It is a challenging, inventive and thoughtful journey into identity and belonging, and is one of the most beautiful and engaging shows I've seen at Spare Parts for a long time." - Sarah, McNeill, POST Newspapers.

2 Week School Season. Claremont WA. December 2024. 3 Week Public Season. Claremont WA. January 2025.