The Boy With Wings
Photo: Tom Kay
KidzStuff Theatre for Children Inc
Presents:
THE BOY WITH WINGS
‘The miracle of Kuaka migration dares us to dream!’
A comic, touching, and environmental story using the ageless wonder of puppetry, live music and exquisite hand-crafted sets that magically unfold out of boxes, telling an epic fable of one young man’s life-altering journey set against the backdrop of the miracle of the great migration of Kuaka (Bar-tailed Godwits). As these fragile birds set out on their extraordinary journey from New Zealand to Alaska, watching them take to the sky in awe is Jack-the-Everyman, who is contemplating a journey of his own to seek the ‘treasure’ that will save his dying orchard. Award-winning theatre company ‘Birdlife Productions’ promise laughter, tears and thrilling adventure, enticing us to ask the question; “how do we trust our inner map - how do we find our own wings?” Suitable for ages 5 to 95!
Laughter, tears and thrilling adventure are promised when a young man’s epic journey unites with the miracle of Kuaka/Bar-tailed Godwit migration.
“Who has seen the nest of the kuaka? Who has ever held the egg of the kuaka?”Welcome to the world of Birdlife Productions, where the power of puppetry, music and a great story bring wonderment to children's lives. In this high-tech fast-paced digital world, children need a counter to ‘screen time’ that allows space in ‘real-time’ to watch, listen and reflect. Birdlife Productions are a small New Zealand-based partnership with a passion for taking high quality work to New Zealand children to enrich their lives and inspire the Creatives of the future! Their speciality is making live puppet theatre that uses a ‘handmade’ aesthetic, both sophisticated yet accessible, where the (apparent) simplicity of their craft creates space for magic to happen! Come and enjoy!
When: 6th – 11th April 2026
Monday – Saturday 10am
Tickets $15.00 pp, Children under 2 Free
$7 Special Preview, Saturday 4th April 2026
Bookings: www.kidzstufftheatre.co.nz