Fox based on the book by Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Tagline: a riveting modern day fable of friendship, loyalty and betrayal told through puppetry, dance and digital projection. Short Synopsis: As an unlikely friendship blossoms, discover how the strength of companionship can give us the courage to get through difficult times. This exciting new work from Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, based on the much-adored and timeless book by Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks leaves you with questions that could take a lifetime to answer. Short Review: "...a miracle of exquisite sensibility, calculated to leave young minds full of questions. Fox is a wonderful fusion of puppet artistry and dance, in a true embrace of different art forms that is too rarely attempted by mainstream theatre." - Victoria Laurie, The Australian Based on the book by Margaret Wild & Ron Brooks Co-creators: Michael Barlow, Jacob Lehrer, Noriko Nishimoto Directed By: Michael Barlow Choreographer: Jacob Lehrer Lighting Designer: Graham Walne Composer: Lee Buddle Designer / Puppet Maker: Leon Hendroff Creative Team: Performed by Imanuel Dado, Jessica Lewis and Rachel Arianne Ogle Art Form: Puppetry, Dance, Family Production Links: www.sppt.asn.au/company/history/fox Available From: 01-08-2018 Available To: 31-12-2018 Pending performer and director availability, show can be available for touring anytime after August 2018. Duration: 45 mins Interval: N/a Max No Perf Per Week: 12 Min Break Between Perf: 120 mins Remount: $20,236 + GST Weekly Fee: $8,247 + GST Per Show Fee: - Royalties: 10.5% Describe APRA obligations: N/a (all original)

Fox premiered in 2015. Photo: Simon Pynt. History and Background: Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Australia’s flagship puppetry company, creates uniquely Australian works that have inter-generational appeal and are of a world-class standard. We present stories that have emotional resonance with both children and adults and that promote reflection and conversation. We are committed to touring our works to audiences across Australia, working closely with presenters to ensure that quality of audience experience is maintained wherever we tour. Recent tours include The Night Zoo (2011), The Deep (2014), The Little Prince (2016). Contact Name: Megan Roberts Phone: 08 9335 5044 | 0403 990 486 Email: bm@sppt.asn.au State: WA Performance History Venue Year Spare Parts Puppet Theatre 2015 Mandurah Performing Arts Centre 2015 Personnel Rachel Arianne Ogle* / Performer Jessica Lewis* / Performer Imanuel Dado* / Performer Chad Wetton* / Production Manager Michael Barlow / Director * tours with show Original cast (listed above) will tour with show pending their availability. Marketing Selling Points: Strongest marketing sell is through the book. Venues with well-developed audiences for dance, puppetry and/or children’s work will also do well with Fox. Key Audience and Marketing Notes: Suitable for GP family audience (6 – 12) and schools market (primary and lower secondary).

Marketing Package Included: • Press release • Quality images • Promo video

(www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbEkY9x3OB8) • Poster / flyer and press ad artwork • Company bios • Script available on request • Education Resource Kits & Parents Notes • Foyer activities related to the show • Reviews from premiere season

Possible Marketing at Additional Cost: Publicity support can be employed at additional cost. Authors visits by Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks can be arranged, dependent on the authors’ availability, at additional cost. Community engagement activities: Workshops can be offered. Models for delivery of puppetry / movement workshops have been developed. These focus on exploration of movement, drawing on themes from the book (fear, joy, resentment) and/or for exploring the movement of different animals. Content Warnings/Audiences to avoid: N/a Marketing Links: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9itno5p5n95wfjl/AAA5R3YTpq6LXJT8zlYongQea?dl=0 Technical Links: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3tskpnrvs1hpf7l/SPPT-Fox-2015-LX.pdf?dl=0 (LX Plan) Theatre Formats: Proscenium Arch, Black Box, Thrust Bump-in time: 6 hours (with pre-rig) Bump-out time: 2 hours When can you perform after bump-in? 1st performance evening of first day In-Brief Lighting Requirements 48 Dimmer Channels. Dimmer racks compatible with DMX512 protocol. 15 – fresnels / 12 – 1K profiles / 17 – 500w–750w profiles. In-Brief Audio Requirements Sound desk that accepts stereo input. Left / Right FOH output. Show tours with laptop and all sound. In-Brief Visual Requirements Show tours with projector and cyclorama (see staging notes)

In-Brief Staging and Set Description Set comprises of three semi-circular pieces made from PVC pipe with rope weaving each approx. 1.5 – 2m. Show tours with four rolls of tarkett, a cloth cyclorama, and projector. A fixed upstage bar is required to hang the cyclorama which acts as a projector screen but is also animated by the performers throughout the show (screen is pulled downstage at various points during the show). The show also requires 2 x 3m wide soft black woollen legs or similar. Show tours with magpie, dog and fox puppets and costumes. Min. stage width: 10m Min. stage depth: 8m Min. stage height: 3.5m Min wing space: 1m Fly system required?: No Orchestra Pit Required?: No Effects Required?: N/a Piano Required?: No Other Issues/warnings: n/a Crewing Requirements Show tours with Production / Tour Manager. 1 crew member with knowledge of venue LX and sound systems required in addition to touring Tech/Prod Manager to assist with bump in / out. Bump In Lighting: 1 crew for 5 hours Sound / Staging: 1 crew for 1 hour Performance Nil Bump Out Other: 1 crew for 3 hours Total Crew Hours: 13 Crew Notes: Hours based on assumption of pre-rig of LX. Bump in includes cyclorama rig, projector rig and focus, LX focus and Stage Flooring. Bump out includes de-rig of projector and speciality. Gobos / gels, de-rig of cyclorama and Stage Flooring removal. Freight Vehicle: Freight to tour in Sprinter / Crafter or similar. To be driven by Production / Tour Manager. Second vehicle required for performers. Vehicle can be driven by performers.