March, 2024

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The Valentina

2024Thu07Mar7:00 pm8:00 pmThe ValentinaHerald Theatre, Aotea Centre7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event TypeTheatreSuitable for AgesChildren (5 to 10 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Tweens (10 to 12 years)LocationCentral Auckland

When

Thursday 7 March 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Details

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival and Auckland Live present the world premiere of The Valentina a gorgeous interstellar adventure for anyone who’s looked to the stars and imagined the cosmos.

As darkness falls, 8-year-old Ellen’s painted spaceship comes to life. Joining Ellen on board are new friends and trusted crew members Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstong, Laika the space dog, and the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova.

Ellen goes on an extraordinary adventure that takes her past the edge of the unknown and onto the surface of an alien planet. Acclaimed theatremaker Anders Falstie-Jensen pays tribute to the imagination of kids who manage to stretch mightily to keep their feet on the ground as they reach for the stars.

Winner of Playmarket New Zealand’s 2022 Plays for the Young Competition (for 8 – 12 year olds).

Duration: Approx 1 hour
Ages: Recommended for ages 8 to 12 years. All patrons require a ticket for entry.
Relaxed Performance: Sun 10 March, 12.30pm (pre-show demonstration) & 2.00pm show
Audio Described Performance: Sun 10 March, 12.30pm Touch Tour & 2.00pm Audio

The Valentina was commissioned by Auckland Live as a world premiere for Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2024.

Price

Tickets $25.90 to $45.90  

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Auckland Arts Festival

A globally recognised celebration of art and culture, Auckland Arts Festival is a place for ambitious ideas by storytellers, provocateurs and creators and reflects Auckland's...
A globally recognised celebration of art and culture, Auckland Arts Festival is a place for ambitious ideas by storytellers, provocateurs and creators and reflects Auckland's contemporary, cosmopolitan city with its many communities.

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Auckland Live

Auckland Live is a world-class leader in live arts and entertainment, and an active contributor to the vibrancy and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Auckland...
Auckland Live is a world-class leader in live arts and entertainment, and an active contributor to the vibrancy and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Auckland Live is one of the creative and dynamic teams connected under the management of Auckland Unlimited and is an Auckland Council organistion (CCO).

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