A beloved classic comes to life at Claremont Showground this April

March 26, 2025

This school holidays, a childhood favourite lands at the Claremont Showground as Spare Parts Puppet Theatre presents The Little Prince—a thoughtful and beautifully crafted stage production that invites audiences to slow down, look up, and reconnect with the imagination.

Running from 12–26 April in the Ellie Eaton Theatre, Claremont Showground, this 50-minute performance reimagines Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s iconic story for a new generation. With its rich themes of friendship, exploration, and seeing with the heart, The Little Prince continues to resonate across ages, languages, and time.

The production showcases Spare Parts’ signature artistry, blending hand-carved puppets, imaginative set pieces, and a stunning canopy of stars into a visually poetic journey. Puppeteers Shane Adamczak and Louis Spencer bring the beloved characters to life against a dreamlike soundscape composed by Lee Buddle and performed by Ross Bolleter.

Associate Director Michael Barlow says the show taps into something deeper: “It gently challenges the pace and priorities of modern life. At its core, it’s about connection—how we love, learn, and grow together.”

Held at the historic Claremont Showground, this season marks a unique opportunity to experience the acclaimed production in a setting steeped in local heritage. Performances are held twice daily at 10am and 1pm (excluding Good Friday).

Whether you’re five or ninety-five, this heartfelt adaptation promises a special moment to reflect, imagine, and rediscover wonder.

Show Dates 🎭
Saturday 12 April – Saturday 26 April
10am & 1pm daily
No performances Sundays.

Relaxed Show: 22 April, 10 AM

📣 ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ “A school holiday must, even if you are too old to attend school.” – ArtsHub

📣 “The stories told were perfect, the set design amazing, the lighting was entrancing and the faces of the six little ones that I took along was super special.” – Audience Member

Tickets available via: https://aupuppet.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/143628

For more information, visit: https://sppt.com.au/events/the-little-prince/