New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Stories Alive! The Tortoise and the Hare
Schedule
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 am
UTC+12:00Location
Te Papa Museum,Wellington | Wellington, WG
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A lively musical retelling of The Tortoise and the Hare with a quintet of New Zealand Symphony Orchestra musicians. Sing, move, and watch the story unfold through music and illustration!The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) brings Aesop’s classic fable The Tortoise and the Hare to life in this playful interactive concert for young audiences aged 4-7.
Led by Chris Lam Sam and a quintet of NZSO musicians, the story unfolds through live music, narration, and new illustrations by Stephen Templer.
In this concert you will:
▪️ Hear live music from NZSO musicians
▪️ Help tell the story through singing and movement
▪️ Watch the story unfold through illustrations
▪️ Meet the musicians after the concert
When | Āhea
▪️ Fri 17 Apr 2026, 10.30–11.30am
▪️ Fri 17 Apr 2026, 12.30–1.30pm
▪️ Sat 18 Apr 2026, 10.30–11.30am
▪️ Sat 18 Apr 2026, 12.30–1.30pm
Cost | Te utu
▪️ 0–2s: Free
▪️ Child: $2
▪️ Adult: $5
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Presented in collaboration with Te Papa and made possible through funding from the Freemasons Lankhuyzen/Whetu-Kairangi Masonic Trust.
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Where is it happening?
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