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June 2025 – Media Release

June 25, 2025

The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer Set to Tour Regional Western Australia

CircuitWest is delighted to announce The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer as the next production in its highly anticipated Shows on the Go touring program.

Created by Western Australia’s renowned theatre company The Last Great Hunt, this one-man micro-epic masterfully combines puppetry, animation, and poignant storytelling to deliver a visually breathtaking and emotionally resonant experience. Celebrated with multiple international awards, the production now sets off on a regional tour across Western Australia, sharing its distinctive charm and creative brilliance with local communities.

The Last Great Hunt’s Tim Watts, the creator of The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer, says, “We are honoured to bring The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer to regional communities through Shows on the Go. I’ve had the privilege of touring this little show all around the world since 2009, and I’m absolutely thrilled to now be sharing it with audiences across my home state. It’s a small, highly visual work that packs a big emotional punch, and it’s always such a joy to perform. Telling this story of love, loss, and hope is incredibly special to us, and we can’t wait to spark connection, conversation, and creativity in towns across Western Australia.”

Shows on the Go delivers high-quality performing arts experiences to audiences across regional and remote Western Australia, transforming local halls and community venues into vibrant spaces for extraordinary live shows.

Philippa Maughan, Executive Director at CircuitWest, says, “Shows on the Go brings high-quality productions directly to regional audiences, while also empowering local venue teams with the skills and resources to host unforgettable events. Whether you are a lifelong theatre fan or discovering live performance for the first time, there is something uniquely powerful about experiencing a show in your own hometown. We are confident that The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer will enchant audiences and leave a lasting impression wherever it goes.”

The tour will visit Hamilton Hill Memorial Hall in Cockburn on 28 June, Mount Magnet Town Hall on 1 July, Narrogin Senior High School Performing Arts Centre on 4 July, Esperance Civic Centre on 7 July, Midland Junction Arts Centre on 9 July, Perenjori Town Hall on 11 July, Cue Town Hall on 14 July, Newman Community Hall on 17 July, and Broome Civic Centre on 22 July.

This tour is coordinated by CircuitWest and is supported by the State Government – Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

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Media Contact:

Weng-Si Cheang, Manager, Research and Audience Development 

Phone: 08 6202 1045

Email: wcheang@circuitwest.com.au


Photo by Michelle Robin Anderson