A larger-than-life puppet experience.
This January school holidays, dive into an extraordinary underwater world on our forecourt with The Whale, an awe-inspiring giant puppet installation from Australia’s beloved Spare Parts Puppet Theatre.
This free, immersive outdoor experience invites you to animate a magnificent 10-metre-long whale and its underwater companions, experiencing the scale and majesty of these ocean giants up close.
Accompanied by storytelling and an enchanting original score, this unique installation invites you on a deep-sea journey inspiring wonder and respect for the ocean’s largest creatures and the natural world as a whole. Discover the vital role whales play in our ecosystem, why they matter to our community, and how we can protect them for future generations.
Audiences of all ages can join the puppeteers to bring these magnificent creatures to life.
Event Details:
Dates: 17 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Times: 9am to 9pm
Suitable for: All ages
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt - 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank 3004
Please note: This is an outdoor event on the Forecourt, please bring a hat & come prepared for the weather. Please note that strong wind or rain may require an interruption to the event until weather clears, but we'll get up and running again as soon as possible.