Bruce Mason Centre: Matariki for Tamariki – Ngā Tamariki o Ngā Mata Ariki

Discover the magic of dance as the New Zealand Dance Company returns with their beautiful performance of Matariki for Tamariki.

From the twinkling whetū (stars), to the rustling leaves in the ngahere (forests), the mighty maunga (mountains), to the crashing waves of the majestic moana (ocean), watch and learn about the significance of the Māori New Year through storytelling, dance and song.

Following the performance, a 45-minute workshop will see tamariki use their bodies and voices and be immersed into the magic of Matariki – enjoying the freedom of dancing with the play of imagination!

Early bird tickets have now sold out. All remaining tickets will be released to the public from 12 pm, Friday 9 October. Sign up to our waitlist below to be the first to reserve your spot!
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Since launching in 2019, Encore Theatre Collective has made an incredible mark on the Auckland theatre scene and redefined the standard of youth theatre in New Zealand. Hot on the heels of their sold-out season of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, the June season of Seussical features 120 of the country’s finest young talent, ranging in age from 9-23.

With spectacular choreography, unbelievable production design, and slick vocals, Encore Theatre Collective’s Seussical The Musical is the theatrical offering of 2021 that you will not want to miss!