Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
A puppet musical inspired by a story by Shaun Tan
Hometown is a new puppet musical inspired by a story from Shaun Tan. Raised in a strange and alien world, a young girl meets a human boy who changes everything. With unforgettable music, stunning puppetry, and a story full of heart, Hometown explores identity, belonging, and what it means to find your place in the world.
Reviews
“Hometown celebrates that innate sense of belonging that is the birthright of every child in the world. But this new Spare Parts Puppet Theatre show also explores the inevitable – and necessary – impulse of every child to look beyond home as they emerge into adulthood. … this company does not falter in delivering the highest standards for children. To that extent, as the show’s refrain goes, “Everything is fine in my hometown.” So, take your favourite child to see it.”
– Victoria Laurie, ArtsHub.
Venue Format
Black box
Proscenium arch
Touring Party Size
4
Location
Perth Metro
Available to Tour
From April 2027
Artforms
Audience
Duration
50 minutes
Get In
8 hour/s
Get Out
6 hour/s
Costs
Company Contacts
Contact Name:
Megan
Fitzgerald
Company Bio
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is one of the longest running theatre companies in WA 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. Every year SPPT hits the road spending 3 months on a national theatre tour, 3 months touring regional WA schools and travelling to 10+ festivals nationally and internationally presenting large scale interactive works. SPPT is a leader in employing Australian artist and sharing the joy of puppetry far and wide.
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