Rediscover Wonder with Spare Parts Puppet Theatre's 'The Little Prince' These School Holidays

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Sat 12 Apr 2025 - Wed 16 Apr 2025

Australia's flagship puppetry company, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, invites you on a magical interstellar adventure these autumn school holidays with its acclaimed production of The Little Prince, based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

Adapted for the stage by Simon Clarke, The Little Prince is a classic story that encourages us to stop, look past the hustle and bustle, and rediscover a world of wonder and heart. This timeless tale will be brought to life through Spare Parts' stunning puppetry from April 12 to 26 at the Ellie Eaton Theatre, Claremont Showground. Tickets are now on sale.

First published 80 years ago and translated into more than 250 languages, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s masterful tale of adventure, friendship, and imagination has captivated audiences for generations.

Saint-Exupéry's enchanting tale is the story of a curious prince who leaves his tiny planet for an adventure that reveals the essential things in life can only be discovered with the heart.



Associate Director of Spare Parts, Michael Barlow, reflects on its enduring power, describing it as a story about growing up - about how we learn from our friends, and our 'not friends' - and how we hold onto our childhood goodness as we grow older and wiser to the ways of the world.

"It's an antidote to cynicism, to our modern obsessions with speed and glamour and status," he said. "It is about the heart, the importance of loving, and our need to care for each other. The Little Prince gently wraps up its big ideas in a funny and playful adventure story that will stimulate young minds and stir the hearts of anyone who was once young."



Master puppet maker Jiri Zmitko’s transformative set design features a large-scale airplane and some of the company’s most beautiful hand-carved puppets brought to life by highly experienced performer Shane Adamczak (Miss Lily’s Fabulous Feather Boa, Pillow Fight) and newcomer Louis Spencer, stepping into the spotlight after understudying roles in the company’s acclaimed productions of The Velveteen Rabbit and Show Day.

Lighting designer, Karen Cook's stunning canopy of stars and composer, Lee Buddle’s evocative musical score, performed by acclaimed pianist Ross Bolleter, add a dreamlike and immersive dimension to the unfolding adventure.



With a family-friendly runtime of 50 minutes, the show is perfect for audiences aged 5+. Older children, teens, and adults will also be drawn into its richly layered narrative, making it an unforgettable school holiday experience.

The strictly limited season runs Monday to Saturday from April 12 to 26 at the Ellie Eaton Theatre, Claremont Showground (Gate 1), with two shows daily at 10 am and 1 pm (excluding Good Friday).

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

Rediscover wonder with this heartwarming adventure - a Spare Parts classic that will ignite young imaginations and remind us all to look up at the stars.

Make 2025 your Year of Adventure with The Little Prince!

VENUE
Ellie Eaton Theatre, Gate 1, Claremont Showground, Claremont WA 6010. Onsite parking is readily available and free for the duration of the The Little Prince season.

For more information and to plan your visit, please see:
Website: https://sppt.com.au/events/the-little-prince
Facebook: @sparepartspuppets
Instagram: @sparepartspuppets

PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Performers: Shane Adamczak, Louis Spencer
Director: Michael Barlow
Adapting Writer: Simon Clarke
Designer, Set & Puppet Maker: Jiri (Jirka) Zmitko
Assistant Maker: Kipling Smith
Composer: Lee Buddle
Musicians: Ross Bolleter (piano), Mark Storen (vocals)
Lighting Designer: Karen Cook
Production Manager: Holland Brooks

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