Auckland kids in for a School Holiday treat

Auckland kids in for a School Holiday treat

Auckland Live presents Kallo Collective’s CATERPILLARS
In association with Show Pony

Auckland kids are in for a real School Holiday treat as they are invited to step up onto the stage at the Bruce Mason Centre from July 15-18 to experience the beautiful lifecycle of the caterpillar via the hilarious antics of two bumbling puppeteers.

In the magical world of flitting butterflies, jumping eggs and giant swaying flowers, these two lycra clad puppeteers try their hardest to remain unseen and at service to their puppets: two enormous plump caterpillars. Caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, with nothing but their wits to cover up their escalating blunders, the two hopeless clowns bring upbeat absurdity, slapstick silliness, and a good dose of reality to their hilarious and unpredictable antics.

CATERPILLARS is created by Thomas Monckton, director and star of the multi-award-winning Moving Stationery and the Edinburgh Fringe 5-star hit The Pianist, which recently toured throughout Europe and had a sell-out April season in Auckland. Monkton studied at the physical theatre school of Jacques Lecoq in Paris, where he is now based. “5 year olds are the most honest critics!” says Monckton who is excited to bring this show to the Bruce Mason Theatre for the school holidays.

CATERPILLARS is performed by Thomas LaHood and Victoria Abbott – both of whom work as clown doctors for Wellington Hospital and Starship Hospital where they strive to create a positive atmosphere at a time and place when patients and their families most need an emotional boost. They bring their impressive physical theatre skills to this wordless child friendly performance that can be enjoyed by young and old alike.

‘…this charming and clever show is a gem.’ - Theatreview

‘… a rare show that lives up to that tired phrase, “fun for the whole family.’ – Theatrescenes

BEST THEATRE PRODUCTION and BEST COSTUME DESIGN Award winner for Auckland Fringe 2015
CATERPILLARS plays:
Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 July, 10.30am & 1pm
Live at Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna

Ticket information
All tickets*: $15 $44Family pass (admits four)
Book now: Ticketmaster.co.nz or 09 970 9700
*Service fees apply. Suitable for children 3 and up.

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