🚀An Epic Kids’ Adventure Lands in Aotearoa!

All The Things I Wish I Could Be – Coming to Circa Theatre this July School Holidays!

Get ready for lift-off, laughs, and loud singalongs! This July, tamariki and their grown-ups are invited on a wild, musical ride with two lovable dads—Jeff and Tom—as they explore all the things they’ve ever dreamed of being. From All Blacks to ballerinas, monkeys to monsters, All The Things I Wish I Could Be is a joyful, high-energy celebration of imagination, friendship, and the freedom to be whoever (or whatever!) we want.

This brand new Aotearoa-made adventure stars local legends Tom Knowles (Shrek in Shrek The Musical, Capital E national tours, Global Children’s Entertainment Awards winner) and Jed Parsons aka Jeff Parsnips (award-winning indie singer-songwriter and rising star of the Kiwi kids music scene).

Packed with hilarious characters, playful chaos, and a full set of catchy original tunes performed live, this “very Kiwi” comedy is perfect for tamariki ages 3+—and guaranteed fun for the grown-ups who bring them.

🎵 Sing, dance, and roar along as Jeff and Tom bumble their way through time, space, and endless possibilities. Where will they land next? The moon? A jungle? A rugby field? You’ll have to come and find out…

🌈 Come find out what YOU could be!

All The Things I Wish I Could Be is a high-energy, big-hearted show that proves there’s no limit to who—or how silly—you can be. An Aotearoa premiere.

🌟 EXTRA SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

👶 Thursday 10 July – 10:00am: Click here for info on a special performance – Jams and Prams
Perfect for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups—this relaxed kids concert version has a pram park and extra space for wrigglers.
Click here to see Tom explaining what to expect at Jams and Prams

💫 Thursday 10 July – 11:30am: Unplugged
A Relaxed Performance for anyone who might benefit from a gentler theatre experience—modified lighting, sound, and a welcoming vibe for all.
Click here to see Tom explaining what to expect at the relaxed performance.

Reviews:
‘provoking the audience into fits of laughter’ – Theatreview
“Jeff Parsnips is the funniest Dad I know. 5 stars” – Tom Knowles
“Tom Knowles isn’t bad either. 4.5 stars” – Jeff Parsnips
“Good”- Everyone else

Tuesday 1 July to Saturday 12 July 2025
10.00 and 11.30am daily except
Sunday 6 July 1.30pm and 3.00pm
Circa Two
$20 per person
$ 70 – Family pass (4 tickets)