Puppet Show: Box of Birds

Hailed as "the cutest little show in Aotearoa", this is an exquisitely produced puppet show with interactive songs and percussion designed very specifically for ages 3 to 6 years and their parents or carers to enjoy. Peter and his Nanna build a nesting box for Ruru – but Peter must learn to be patient and wait to discover who will eventually come and nest in his 'Box of Birds'! And after all that waiting, Nanna takes Peter on an exciting night time forest walk to find Ruru - in the dark!

The bird characters are all familiar New Zealand locals, such as pīwakawaka, kererū, tūi and ruru, and the story introduces young children to the idea of supporting them and the different needs they may have. Kindergarten leaders and parents have been raving about this show and hundreds of New Zealand children have been transfixed by it since it hatched 2 years ago!

Written, created and performed by Bridget and Roger Sanders.

Registration is essential and numbers are limited.

Saturday 20th May

10am -10.30am

Doors open at 9.40am

Location: Huia Lodge Discovery Hub (next to the Cornwall Park Bistro). Vehicle access from Green Lane West park gates.

FREE

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Birdlife Productions

Welcome to the world of Birdlife Productions, where the power of puppetry, music and a great story bring wonderment to children's lives. In this high-tech fast-paced digital world, children need a counter to ‘screen time’ that allows space in ‘real-time’ to watch, listen and reflect. Birdlife Productions are a small New Zealand-based partnership with a passion for taking high quality work to New Zealand children to enrich their lives and inspire the Creatives of the future!

Their speciality is making live puppet theatre that uses a ‘handmade’ aesthetic, both sophisticated yet accessible, where the (apparent) simplicity of their craft creates space for magic to happen! Come and enjoy!

www.birdlifeproductions.co.nz/shows/box-of-birds

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Host or Publisher Cornwall Park