Catchy Songs Capture a Unique Tale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Capital E National Theatre for Children presents Kiwi Moon proudly supported by FishHead Magazine these April school
holidays. From Saturday 4 April –18 April at Wellington’s Hannah Playhouse, a mix of magical puppets, original
projection design and catchy songs tell the tale of a little white Kiwi’s journey of self discovery.
Based on Gavin Bishop’s exquisite picture book of the same name, this new stage adaptation by Rachel Callinan showcases
a deceptively simple story that speaks of diversity and how being different has an impact on our community
relationships.
Follow the tale of a little white kiwi who thinks the moon might be his mother because it is white and bright and round
like him. Children will embark on a journey through the forest floor to hula with huhu grubs; watch out for the wekas,
and calypso with the handsome Kakapo.
Gavin Bishop has written and illustrated nearly 60 books ranging from original stories to retellings of Maori myths,
European fairy stories and nursery rhymes. He has won numerous national and international awards for his distinctive
stories, ink and watercolour illustrations. The Storylines Gavin Bishop Award was established in 2009 in recognition of
his contribution to children’s literature and in 2013 he was honoured as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
for services to children’s literature. Kiwi Moon was originally produced in 2008 by Capital E National Theatre for
Children, written and adapted by Peter Wilson.
Capital E Creative Producer, Marianne Taylor says, “This production’s themes encourage children to think about the role
nature plays in the life of Aotearoa and its people, and to reflect on caring for the environment and all living
things.”
Kiwi Moon features actors Carrie Green, William Duignan, Whitney Channings and Adam Burrell and original puppets by Sue
Hill. The show will feature sound design and composition by Stephen Gallagher and song composition by Tane
Upjohn-Beatson. The production will feature stunning and original projection design by StoryBox’s Johann Nortje. Written
by Rachel Callinan, featuring lighting by Phil Blackburn and set design by John Hodgkins, this will be a must-see
production for the whole family under the direction of Kerryn Palmer. After this limited Wellington public season, Kiwi
Moon will tour until end of November performing to school children nationwide.
Kiwi Moon runs from 4 – 18 April, Hannah Playhouse, 12 Cambridge Tce. Shows only on Monday – Saturday at 11am (2pm
performance on Saturday 4 April). $12.50 per person, $44 for groups of four, $10 per person for groups of 10+, under 2s
are free.
Bookings: ph: 04 913-3740, capitale.foh@wmt.org.nz or capitale.org.nz
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