Hachiko: Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

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Posted 2014-04-11 by Slang ⇒ follow

Sat 12 Apr 2014 - Sat 26 Apr 2014

Founded in 1981, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre in Fremantle presents four magical performances a year, spellbinding audiences both young and old. The focus is on young people who "deserve meaningful and exciting theatre experiences that respect their intelligence and emotional growth".

Running during this holiday season from 12 April to 26 April, Hachik& #333 ; is suitable for children ages five and over. The 50 minute duration is the perfect length for restless young minds.

[ADVERT]Hachik& #333 ; is the moving true story about a dog who travels every day to Shibuya train station in Tokyo to meet his master. One day his master dies at work and every day for nine years Hachik& #333 ; returns to the train station at the exact time the train is due waiting for his master to return.

The purpose of this touching and heart rending story is to teach children about loyalty and resilience. It also shows us all the joy animals can and do bring to our lives.

The production is humorous and playful with cartoon sensibilities combined with inventive uses of paper, cardboard and unfolding paper worlds, with a few folds of origami puppetry to delight the creative mind.

This performance could be the springboard to other holiday activities such as origami and collage. It could also promote healthy dialogue about valuable life lessons such as change, and death, which is sympathetically presented with sensitivity and beauty.

Share this journey with your children this school holiday.

Performances run from Monday to Saturday at 10am and 1pm. There will be a special performance at 6:30pm on 24 April. There are no performances on Sundays or public holidays.