Win a Family Pass to Hachiko at Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

Forever known as “man’s best friend”, dogs have provided people with companionship, protection and loyalty that constantly amazes and inspires us. Based on a true story from Japan, Hachiko is a celebration of the joy and companionship that a pet can bring to our lives. The latest production by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Hachiko is the perfect family outing for the April school holidays. The two-week season begins on Hachiko Day 8 April, which commemorates Hachiko’s inspirational loyalty. Readers have the chance to win one of 5 family passes (4 tickets in each pass) for performances between 8 and 13 April. (sessions at 10am and 1pm daily).

Photo by Jarrad Seng www.jarradseng.com

Hachiko tells the remarkable true story of a Tokyo professor and his faithful dog, who waited at a Tokyo train station every day for nine years for his master to return. Utilising Japanese inspired paper craft puppetry, the production brings Hachiko and Professor Ueno to vivid life with tenderness and humour. Simplicity, beauty and gentle poetic storytelling allows both children and adults to be drawn into the true story of why dogs are indeed our best friends. At 50 minutes and suitable for ages 5 and above, Hachiko is a show for the whole family to share.

Performed at Spare Parts’ home theatre in Fremantle, Hachiko runs from 8 to 22 April, Monday to Saturday 10am and 1pm daily (excluding Easter public holidays), with a special evening performance on Wednesday 12 April at 6.30pm. Book online 24/7 at http://www.sppt.asn.au or by calling 9335 5044.

This competition has now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Competition closes 4pm 4.4.17 with winners announced in the 8.4.17 edition of your Herald.