The Orange Box
Arts on Tour NZ Trust is inviting you to step into the magical realm with The Orange Box in September and October. The production will be performed in 18 small towns throughout the South and North Islands and will delight children and adults alike.
The Orange Box is the creation of Naranjarte, an extraordinary Spanish puppet theatre and circus company founded by Ana Lorite and Sergio Aguilar in 2011. Renowned for its unique fusion of puppetry and juggling, Naranjarte’s performances aren’t just shows; they are immersive journeys challenging perceptions and transporting audiences to realms of wonder and delight.
The Orange Box is a visually captivating story featuring handmade puppets, mesmerizing juggling, and enchanting circus artistry. Blending diverse puppetry styles with different types of juggling, the story follows a paper puppet stuck in the routine of a packaging office. When a map and a mysterious box appear, they spark his longing for change and set him on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Beyond entertainment, the show carries a deeper message, inviting us to step outside the box, where true magic unfolds. Join this one-of-a-kind adventure that transcends the ordinary and opens the door to the extraordinary.
Read a story in The Press about Naranjarte on tour with The Orange Box
TOUR ITINERARY
Updated regularly on: https://www.aotnz.co.nz
Tauranga
Saturday 6 September 11am
The Village Hall, The Historic Village
Adults $20 Children $10 Family of 4 $50 (Service fees apply)
Pohangina
Wednesday 10 September 6:30 pm
Pohangina Hall
A free community event
Kaikoura
Saturday 13 September 10 am
Mayfair Arts & Culture Centre
Adults $20, Children (under 14) $10, Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) $40
Ashburton
Sunday 14 September 2pm
Ashburton Event Centre
All Tickets 12.50
Book: https://asheventcentre.co.nz/event/orange-box-arts-on-tour-nz/ or Venue Box Office 211a Wills Street Ashburton
Fairlie
Tuesday 16 September 12:30 pm
Mackenzie Community Theatre
A free community event
Oamaru
Wednesday 17 September 10am
Inkbox Theatre
Oamaru Opera House
$10-$25
Lake Hawea
Saturday 20 September 3pm
Lake Hawea Community Centre
$25 adults and $10 school students
Arrowtown
Sunday 21 September 2pm
Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall
Adult $20, Kids (under 16) $10 + Booking Fee
Book: https://events.humanitix.com/the-orange-box-creativeqt
Balcairn
Tuesday 23 September 2pm
Balcairn Public Hall
Ages 5 to 105 $10; Age under 5 (accompanied) Free
Book: Sally Mac’s, Amberley; Sefton Garage; Stan’s 7 Day Pharmacy, Rangiora
https://events.humanitix.com/the-orange-box-at-balcairn-hall
Christchurch
Wednesday 24 September 11am
Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre
Adults $20; Children $5
Book: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/the-orange-box/
Nelson
Friday 26 September 10am
The Boathouse
$6 child/ adult $10
Onekaka
Saturday 27 September 2pm
Mussel Inn
$10 Under 5 Free
Book: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/97905/The-Orange-Box.utr
Upper Hutt
Monday 29 September 1pm
Whirinaki Whare Taonga $12
Book: https://www.whirinakiarts.org.nz/events/activities-for-children/the-orange-box/
Onewhero
Wednesday 1 October 7pm
OSPA Theatre Onewhero
Adults $25 Kids $15 (School aged)
Coromandel
Thursday 2 October 11am
Coromandel Area School Hall Koha
Info: Coromandel Town Information Centre
Auckland
Friday 3 October 11am
Uxbridge Arts and Culture, Howick
Adult $25/ Child $15
Whangarei
Saturday 4 October 2pm
Forum North Entertainment Centre
Te Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall
$10 (or $30 for a family of 4)
Book: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/the-orange-box/whangarei
Whangaroa
Sunday 5 October 4pm
Whangaroa College Hall, Kaeo
$5