2006 Season
Escape into the exciting and magical
world of theatre with these four wonderful shows in 2006:
2006 Season of
Theatre for Children These shows have some sessions interpreted by New Zealand
Sign Language Interpreters, for deaf and hearing-impaired children and their
families.
All tickets (inc GST): $16.90, Family Concession (4 tickets)
$62.00
Gala Tickets: $19.90 (includes free giveaways, prizes and
nibbles)
July School Holidays 
The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate
By Margaret Mahy Adapted by Tim Bray
One of the most popular of
Margaret Mahy's stories. The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate is a fun and madcap
story of a man whose dull office routines are interrupted by his mother, a
pirate, who wants to return to see the sea. This show has heaps of audience
involvement and will entertain the whole family.
Public season
Gala Opening Tuesday 4 July 7.00pm
Wednesday 5 July - Saturday 8
July 10.30am and 12.30pm daily Monday 10 July - Saturday 15 July 10.30am and
12.30pm daily
Season for school visits Monday 17 July - Friday 21
July
Supported by:
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September School Holidays 
The
Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch,
Text by Ronda Armitage, Illustrations by David
Armitage Adapted by Tim Bray
Based on the hugely popular series of
stories of Mr Grinling, the Lighthouse Keeper, Mrs Grinling and Hamish, their
cat. This show cleverly blends the different stories into one entertaining show.
Reproduced by kind permission of Scholastic Ltd, London, UK
Public season Gala Opening Saturday 23 September 7.00pm
Monday
25 September - Saturday 30 September 10.30am and 12.30pm daily Monday 2 October
- Saturday 7 October 10.30am and 12.30pm daily
Season for school visits
Monday 9 October - Friday 19 October
Supported by:
Christmas Show 
The Santa Claus Show
by Tim Bray,
Songs by Jason Smith
"Too busy shopping to get into the Christmas
spirit? Catching 'The Santa Claus Show', a magical story of how a little girl
learns the pleasure of giving, could be the answer." NZ Herald
A
beautiful and enchanting show, The Santa Claus Show returns by popular demand,
to bring magic and meaning to this special time of year.
Kelly and Alana
are best friends. And Kelly has sent the longest list of things that Santa has
ever seen! Can she learn the true meaning of Christmas and help Santa deliver
all the presents on time?
Gala Opening Friday 15 December 7.00pm
Saturday 16 December - Saturday 23 December 4.30pm and 6.30 shows daily
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