Spike the Echidna
by Little Wing Puppets
MONDAY 29 JUNE, 10AM & 12PM
Little Wing Puppets and HPAC Present: Spike the Echidna
Join us for some school holiday fun with Spike the Echidna!
Spike is the story of an echidna who is stolen from his nest by a greedy rat. He hatches from his egg far away from home. A young girl finds him. She is playing alone in the bush because she is being bullied by other children. He has no spikes yet and she doesn’t know what kind of creature he is. She tries to work out where he comes from, but accidently puts him in dangerous situations–in the nest of a crocodile, an emu and a turtle. He feels frightened, rejected, alone. As the story unfolds, she helps him to discover where he belongs, and he helps her to find her own “spikes” and stand up to the bullies.
Told with shadow theatre, Spike is an interactive experience for the audience, with lively original music by Mal Webb. It is entertaining and fun, as well as a catalyst for a discussion about difference and belonging. It also about the unique biology of Australian animals, especially the egg-laying echidna. After the performance there is a demonstration of shadow puppetry techniques, introducing children to an expressive hands-on story-telling medium that is highly accessible to young people.
CREDITS
Starring Jenny Ellis
Written By Jenny
Ellis & Anne Brooksbank
Composed By Mal Webb
Directed By Jacob
Williams & Clare Batholomew
Designed By Jenny Ellis, with design
concepts by Richard Bradshaw & Fabrizio Montecchi
Puppets, Sets
and Lights By Jenny Ellis, Lauren Redpath, Freya Pitt & Nick Wollan
REVIEWS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Spike is a great show to introduce kids to live theatre and to engage them at an early age with a family show that provides an experience of participation, very different to watching a movie or TV. The kids and parents all loved it and we can't wait for them to visit again" - Andrew Frith, General Manager, Arts Margaret River
"The kids were very excited, had a lot of fun and were very involved. Jenny's talent and experience as a performer and an artist was extremely impressive. We were all thoroughly entertained. Thank you." - Meredith Eakin, Techer, Mosman NSW
"Wow! Fantastic Show! Will come to another and highly recommend."- Audience comments from Margaret River
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and
inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need
assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or
contact us directly.
Babes in arms are welcome to attend for free as
long as the infant is under 2 years old, remains on the lap of parent or
guardian and not occupying a seat.
Please note strictly no refunds
This show is general admission
(no assigned seating)
Tickets
All tickets $5
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$5.00 -
29 June 2026 -
60 minutes -
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre -
The Handbury Auditorium -
Suitable Ages 4 - 12
