Hometown | Inspired by a story by Shaun Tan
RECOMMENDED AGE Perfect for 5+ but suitable for everyone.
ARRIVE EARLY and witness the Gallery of Hometown Creatures!
CREATIVE COMPETITION Create a creature that belongs in your world to win a Family Pass to Hometown.
What kind of creature could be hiding in your hometown. What is its name? Where does it live? What makes it special? Is it friendly, fierce, funny or a little bit strange? Your creature can be anything you imagine.
We want to see the wonderful creatures that live in YOUR hometown. Draw it. Name it. Tell us its story.
All creative Competition entries will be displayed in the Gallery of Hometown Creatures before the show.
Entries close on Monday 2 August 2027, but any late submissions will still be added to the gallery.
Enter a world of extraordinary creatures and awe-inspiring landscapes with Hometown, a new puppet musical inspired by a story by Shaun Tan.
See the world through the eyes of a young girl as she faces a life-changing choice: stay with the family who has lovingly raised her, or venture into the unknown to discover a new world and a family she’s yet to meet.
Brought to life by an award-winning creative team in a masterful collaboration with one of Australia’s most successful graphic novelists, Hometown weaves a visually stunning tale about connection, belonging, and the power of love to conquer fear and break down prejudices.
Credits
Adapting Writers: Amberly Cull & Nick Pages Oliver
Director: Philip Mitchell
Composer: Melanie Robinson
Designer: Leon Hendroff
Sound Designer: Lee Buddle
Musicians: Iain Grandage & Karl Florisson
Lighting Designer: Megan Fitzgerald
This performance is proudly supported by the WA Government and donors to our 2026 Annual Giving Campaign.
Tickets & Venue Info
The BREC Box Office is open on Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri from 10am to 4pm.
If you experience any difficulties booking tickets, please contact our Box Office Team on 1300 661 272.
ACCESSIBILITY For accessible bookings please contact our Box Office Team on 1300 661 272.
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BREC ACCESS
A doorway to the arts that’s always open!
We want everyone to have the opportunity to see this show at BREC.
So here’s our offer. Through BREC Access we are making some seats available for those who need a good night out but who can’t manage full price at the moment and we invite those who can to ‘pay it forward’ and choose a higher price.
$15.00 OPEN – I need a good night out but the cost of living is starting to bite!
$25.00 ENTER – I need a good night out but can pay a bit more
$70.00 FLING – I want to pay it forward and fling open the doors for someone else
* Limited BREC Access Tickets available
“At this time of year, the emotional pull of home is strong – either you have been back in the bosom of family, or you have pondered why you were so far away. Hometown celebrates that innate sense of belonging…”
✮✮✮✮ Artshub
“It is a challenging, inventive and thoughtful journey into identity and belonging, and is one of the most beautiful and engaging shows I’ve seen at Spare Parts for a long time.”
POST Newspapers
“I absolutely loved this show, the puppets/puppetry/lighting/music were mesmerizingly beautiful. The storyline was gorgeous and heartwarming. I wish everyone could see this.”
Audience Member
“Brilliant is not a good enough word to describe this amazing performance. Within five minutes the audience was glued, silent, waiting for each next thing. Highly recommend this show!”
Audience Member