Knowing that dogs are the best medicine, Mabel adopts Bart from the animal shelter to help heal her widowed heart. But Mabel is old, and Bart is young, and not all love can last forever. Suddenly alone, Bart embarks on an urban odyssey of towering hot dog carts, menacing dog-nappers and junkyard camaraderie. A wistful, wordless journey from a dog’s point of view, New Owner melds tender puppetry with spellbinding animation to paint a poignant portrait of friendship, loss and new beginnings.
Nominated for Best Presentation for Children at the 2017 Helpmann Awards and winner of a 2019 Dora Award for Theatre For Young Audiences.
Based in Perth, The Last Great Hunt is an internationally renowned, artist-led collective of creators, innovators and explorers. With every new show, the team hunts for new ways to connect audiences all around the world with high-quality original work that is engaging, moving and accessible to all.
From Co-Creators Arielle Gray and Tim Watts, “New Owner resonates across ages because it speaks to the universal experience of forming bonds and learning to let go. We hope audiences leave with full hearts, perhaps a new appreciation for their pets, and a gentle reminder of the beauty and fragility of connection.
July 17 – 18
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