NEW OWNER

BY ARIELLE GRAY & TIM WATTS

A heartfelt tale for anyone who has ever loved a dog.

  • For audiences 8+, loved by adults and young people alike

  • Non-verbal (except barking)

  • Visually and technically inventive

  • Running time: 55 minutes

  • Works anywhere from a Black Box to a Town Hall

  • Dimensions required: 6m x 6m

From co-creators Arielle Gray & 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.”

TRAILER

TOUR OVERVIEW

A DECADE AROUND THE WORLD... READY FOR THE REGIONS

  • Premiered at PICA/Awesome Festival in 2016... 2026 was the 10 year anniversary!

  • Travelled around Australia

  • The show has just been in the US; Southern California & NYC

  • It will play at Arts Centre Melbourne this July.

  • Due to COVID cancellations in 2020, New Owner has never properly come home to tour the regions of our state.

  • Touring party of 3

  • The entire show fits in 4 suitcases

  • The show is designed to be self contained. All we need is a dark space, some masking and a sound system.

TOURING LOGISTICS

AUDIENCE REVIEWS

"That was so cool! Lots of tears, lots of tears."

"This was a fantastic show. We always enjoy our visits... the show was the standout. BRAVO."

"The show was AMAZING!!!!"

"We wished the show was longer."

“That music was awesome”

“Why can’t I stop Crying”

"Loved the ending of the show."

"A great show with talented puppeteers."

“I liked the part of the dog stealing hot dogs.”

“I liked the part of the dog stealing hot dogs.”

MEDIA REVIEWS

“Watts and Gray’s storytelling art is deceptively simple but executed with considerable sophistication… New Owner sits perfectly in the timeless tradition of storytelling for children, and the child in all of us.” ★★★★ (The West Australian)

“Too often children’s theatre and media lack the emotional depth demonstrated for older audiences…to see a production not underestimate the emotional capacity of younger audiences and instead facing them head on in a safe environment is highly commendable.” (Canberra Youth Theatre)

“A wordless production, this deeply moving tale of loss and new hope is loaded with magical moments. (Pelican Magazine)

“The projections and puppets merge in a way that is both stunning and absorbing, and needs to be seen in order to appreciate”. (Stage Whispers)

Contact

For more information and to enquire further about New Owner, please contact Georgia Landre-Ord at georgia@thelastgreathunt.com.