Puppetry

A show to die for
Chronically ill and disabled people are already familiar with judging risks to their lives. What can they teach the performing…

Theatre review: Cicada
Barking Gecko Theatre transforms Shaun Tan’s unforgettable picture book into a transcendental puppet show.

What should a new Australian anthem sound like?
And what has table tennis got to do with it? Hip hop artist DENNI teamed up with puppet company Terrapin…

How to make your tour greener
A new toolkit will help performing arts companies reduce the environmental impact of their tours.

Theatre review: The Détectives In Cirque Noir, Adelaide Fringe
Physical comedy amid the familiar tropes of noir crime.

Theatre review: Carnival of the Animals, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
An all-ages journey into the seriousness of life in Perth

Theatre review: Perahu-Perahu, OzAsia Festival
A sea voyage through shadowplay.

Puppet theatre knows no bounds
The efforts of WA's Spare Parts Puppet Theatre over four decades proves the powerful contribution small to medium companies make…

Celebrating 40 years of Terrapin
Four decades on, Tasmania's beloved puppet company is thriving.

Theatre review: A Not So Traditional Story
Terrapin Puppet Theatre makes Tasmania’s dark history accessible for the young.