Kiwi Moon - 2008 Tour
Capital E National Theatre for Children presents the world premiere stage adaptation of Gavin Bishop’s Kiwi Moon
March and April, May and June,
I can see you Kiwi Moon,
Will you make my wish come true
If I count to ten for you?
One, two, three, four, five …
Kiwi Moon is a charming New Zealand tale of a Kiwi’s journey of self discovery - ideal for 2-7 year olds.
A little white Kiwi thinks the moon might be his mother because it is white and bright and round like him. This story speaks of diversity and the effect that being different has on your community relationships.
Sitting alongside this narrative is the sub-story of the interaction of both Maori and Pakeha with each other and the world of the forest. To make this accessible to a young audience, it is told through the life of the little white Kiwi and other native animals and people he meets.
The Learning Stream
Step 1: First there was an egg - Curriculum strands covered in the classroom before and after the visit. Capital E provides a teaching resource with curriculum links and information to assist with unit planning.
Step 2: Out popped a little white Kiwi - Explore local bush life. What other birds live on the forest floor? Explore the night sky. Why does the moon change shape?
Step 3: He travelled through the forest - Come along to a professional performance that is musical, fun and educational and let the magic of theatre lead you through the forested world of the little white Kiwi.
Step 4: And flew up to the Moon - Return to the classroom with a universe of information and ready to learn more. Why not create a forest and night sky in your classroom full of all the characters you met in the show?
Tour Schedule and Education Information
Age Suitability: 2-7 years
Schools: Early childhood- Year 3A Teacher Resource is available on confirmation of booking. You will be provided with a PIN code to download online.
Click here to to download the Teachers Resource
Click here to fill out a short online survey about your Kiwi Moon experience.
*AUCKLAND season booking details click here.
LOCATION DATE/TIME Wellington
Capital E McKenzie Theatre
Mon 10 March to Fri 4 April
10am&11.30am
Whangarei
Forum North
Wed 9 to Fri-11April
10am&11.30am
New Plymouth
TSB Showplace
Tues 15 to Thurs 17 April
10am&11.30am
Upper Hutt
Expressions Theatre
Fri 23 May
10am&11.30am
Manukau
TelstraClear Pacific Events
Centre Genesis Energy Theatre*
Tues 4- Thurs 6 June
10am & 11.30am
Hamilton
Clarence St Theatre
Wed 28 to Fri- 30 May
10am&11.30am
Gisborne
War Memorial Theatre
Tues 10 June
10am&11.30am
Rotorua
Convention Centre
Fri 13 June
10am&11.30am
Napier
Municpal Theatre
Mon 16, Tues 17 June
10am&11.30am
Palmerston North
CEO Auditorium
Thurs 19, Fri 20 June
10am & 11.30am
Auckland
THE EDGE Herald Theatre
Mon 20- Fri 24 Oct
9.45am & 11,15 am
Sat 25 Oct
11am & 2pm
Timaru
Theatre Royal
Fri 9 May
10am & 11.30am
Dunedin
WT Mayfair Theatre
Mon 12 to Tues 13 May
10am & 11.30am
Invercargill
Civic Theatre
Fri 16 May
10am, 11.30am & 1pm
Christchurch
Ngaio Marsh Theatre
Mon 19 to Tues 20 May
10am & 11.30am-
PRICE (per person)
School/Early Childhood Services: $6.50 incl GST
Booking forms and information click here
Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-in, first-served basis. We encourage you to BOOK NOW by completing a booking form.
*Bookings for the season at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre Genesis Energy Theatre please call Kelly Nicholls, the Schools Co-ordinator on 09 976 7777 or send an email to schools@pacific.org.nz
* Bookings for the Auckland Herald Theatre season at THE EDGE contact Charles Unwin on 09 307 5075 or send an email to CharlesU@the-edge.co.nz
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