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What to SEE: Winter holidays kids’ gig guide 

22 June 2022

There’s no excuse for boredom in the July school holidays with a wealth of entertainment and activities around town for the young ones in your life. Check out the winter edition of our kids’ gig guide.

Reading time • 7 minutesMulti-arts
A smiling actor dressed as a young boy, in cap and striped tee-shirt, holds a white toy rabbit Puppeteers breathe new life into century-old rabbit
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Puppeteers breathe new life into century-old rabbit

12 April 2022

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is celebrating the centenary of The Velveteen Rabbit with a cleverly staged adaptation of the much-loved story, writes our junior reviewer Bethany Stopher.

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Two enormous monkey puppets on sticks overshadow two pianists sitting at their instruments French fantasy arrives in Fremantle
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French fantasy arrives in Fremantle

16 December 2021

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre reimagines Saint-Saëns’ animal carnival with Fremantle flair, writes Claire Coleman and junior reviewer Eddy Greentree, who is going back for more.

Reading time • 7 minutesTheatre
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Summer 2022 gig guide for kids

9 December 2021

Looking for family fun this summer? Read on for Seesaw’s curated list of Christmas and festival shows to find something that will suit your crew.

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5 paper puppets of animals dance between screens of paper Fun musical plants hope for the future
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Fun musical plants hope for the future

24 September 2021

After 40 years in the industry, Fremantle’s family theatre company Spare Parts Puppet Theatre have created their first ever musical. Rosalind Appleby and Seesaw’s junior reviewers say it was worth the wait!

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Kids

Spring gig guide for kids

16 September 2021

Spring in Perth offers the very best range of arts events for children. Check out our gig guide for your next fabulous family experience.

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Summer fun has a dark side
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Summer fun has a dark side

7 July 2021

Shaun Tan’s classic picture book about the complexities of childhood makes a seamless – and wordless – transition to the stage. Lydia Edwards and junior reviewer Sascha Bott are charmed by this new Spare Parts Puppet Theatre production.

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Introducing Your Arts Playground, Seesaw’s new podcast

30 June 2021

Not sure where to find out what’s happening in WA’s arts scene? Feel like you’re always hearing about the cool new shows, concerts and exhibitions after they’ve finished? Check out Your Arts Playground, a new monthly podcast from Seesaw’s managing editors, Nina Levy and Rosalind Appleby.

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A model of the ship Batavia built out of lego Winter gig guide for kids
Kids

Winter gig guide for kids

25 June 2021

Stay active during the winter holidays with this list of family-friendly arts experiences that will warm the body and the heart.

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