Aya and the Butterfly

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Event Aya and the Butterfly
Venue Circa Two, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 13 April 2024
Opening Date 13 April 2024
Last Date 27 April 2024
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Award-winning Children’s Theatre Company, Birdlife Productions, bring this heart-warming and joyful story to the stage – about a little girl who finds happiness through her experience of the metamorphosis of the Monarch Butterfly. This work is based on the book of the same name by Ōtautahi/Christchurch based author, Dr Maysoon Salama, who wrote the story for her young Granddaughter Aya, and all the tamariki of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Expect exquisite puppetry, live music, lots of joining in and giant caterpillar fun, as well as a poignant experience for children and their whanau. Designed for f
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Puppetry
Children's Theatre
Subjects Cultural Diversity
Gardening
Grief
Growing Up
Happiness
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Roger Sanders Composer
Jen McArthur Devisor
Bridget Sanders Director
Kate Anderson Lighting Designer
Kate Anderson Lighting Operator/Technician
Roger Sanders Musical Director
Jen McArthur Performer
Bridget Sanders Performer
Roger Sanders Performer
Bridget Sanders Producer
Jen McArthur Puppeteer
Bridget Sanders Puppeteer
Roger Sanders Puppeteer
Maysoon Salama Writer
Text Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 207524