The Whale Rider - Live On Stage
Corner Orly Avenue & Bader Drive, Mangere, Auckland
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by Witi Ihimaera
adapted for the stage by Tim Bray
Performed at Capital E Festival in Wellington in 2017 and at the IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) World Congress in 2016
Created for ages 3-10
Show run time: approx. 50-60 minutes, no interval
A modern classic for Aotearoa
We are thrilled to bring Witi Ihimaera’s classic story 'The Whale Rider' back to the stage in a children’s theatre show unmatched. This beautifully rich story of whānau and tikanga is masterfully translated into a live performance that will absorb the viewer, from start to end. A poignant tale of forging paths and self-belief, this is the show all children need to see.
Destined to become leader of her tribe, no matter how hard she tries to show her worth, Kahu’s koro (grandfather) won’t accept that a kōtiro (girl) can take over his role of chief. But a rescue of the ancient whale beached in the Whāngārā Harbour, changes things.
Review: “The Whale Rider is visualised and physicalised storytelling at its finest. The audience – young and old – were completely captivated throughout. There were hoots of belly laughs at the witty realistic dialogue between “the boys”, and at the very humorous “surfing combi van” rumbling its way to Whāngārā Beach. What the audience can expect is a supremely delivered production – energetic, moving, and skilfully told. Tickets are reasonably priced.” Glenda Pearce, Broadway World 25 Sept, 2022
“Poignant, thought provoking and important” - Jo Hodgson, Theatreview
“...what I’ve asserted in many a previous Tim Bray Production review, that the level of engagement their plays generate with the target audience is testament to the intelligence and the soul of our kids. The Whale Rider is a modern classic.” - Nik Smythe, Theatreview
“Tim’s proposal is ingenious and accessible to children. I am confident that the outcome will be a production that will captivate its young audiences and, especially, inspire them to always keep looking forward with optimism to their own futures as adults in a challenging world.” author, Witi Ihimaera
See our website for accessible performance information, discounted access tickets for disabled patrons, and accessibility resources: timbray.org.nz
Audio Described: Wed 9 November 10:30am. Touch Tour 1 hour before performance.
and Sat 12 November 1:00pm. Touch Tour 1 hour before performance.
Sensory Relaxed: Thurs 10 Nov 10.30am 1pm (not available for general sale. Please contact education@timbray.org.nz to make a booking)
NZSL Interpreted: Sat12 November 10:30am
Costume Parade: Dress up in character! We love to see imaginations running wild and encourage our young audience to dress up as their favourite Whale Rider characters. We will show off the costumes onstage with a parade at the start of the performance (Note: Saturday shows only).
When you make your booking you may like to donate to Gift a Seat™. Gift a Seat™ allows Tim Bray Theatre Company to offer free seats to a child from a low decile school, Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education, BLENNZ (Blind and Low Vision Education Network of NZ) or Make-A-Wish (NZ).
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Photo Credit: Noa Campbell in 'The Whale Rider' (2014)
Photo by David Rowland / One-Image.com
Auckland’s leading theatre for children.
Awarded the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Arts For All Award 2020
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