Back Of The Bus

Schedule

Thu Oct 16 2025 at 08:00 am to 09:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Ariki St Bus Hub, 1 Ariki St, New Plymouth | New Plymouth, TK

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Hop aboard a ride like no other! As your bus winds through the streets of New Plymouth, a fearless cast of dancers transforms it into a stage – leaping, swinging, and sliding in a whirlwind of physical comedy, kinetic energy and outrageous scenarios.
Back of the Bus blends athleticism, absurdity, and imagination, creating a magical mystery tour guaranteed to leave you smiling.
Last seen at ReImagine in 2011, this festival favourite returns after 21 sell-out seasons and five-star reviews throughout Aotearoa, Australia, Europe and Asia.

“I felt like a kid at a candy store full of wonder and excitement.” – Audience member
“Oozes charm and captures the imagination” – Broadway Baby
“Everyone is Smiling” – The Scotsman

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Where is it happening?

Ariki St Bus Hub, 1 Ariki St, New Plymouth, New Zealand

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