HELP! A Monster Ate My Story
The delightful words and pictures of award-winning Wellington author Ruth Paul (Lion Guards the Cake, Stomp, Anahera, I Am Jellyfish) have thrilled young readers for many years. Now all the fun is coming to the stage in a brand- new play for children.
With your HELP! Ruth and favourite characters LION, JELLYFISH, T-REX and KIWI will join forces against the MISH-MASH MONSTER to stop it eating their stories!
Romping through the April school holidays, these fun-loving characters sing songs by Ruth Paul and Charlotte Yates, with costumes by WoW veteran Fifi Colston and stage direction by Jacqueline Coats (The Adventures of Tahi & Kowhai, Party Pigs!) in a celebration of creativity, imagination and collaboration.
Bring along your books for Ruth to sign after the show.
Watch the theme song video here
Tues 7 – Sun 19 April (no shows Friday 10 April)
Tues – Sat 11.30am & 1.30pm, Sunday 12 & 19 April 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Q&A with Ruth and the cast after the 1.30pm show Thursday 9 April
$20pp, $70 for a family pass (4 tickets), aged 2 and under free
Running time: 50 minutes
Most suitable for ages 3 – 9 years
Music by Charlotte Yates
Directed by Jacqueline Coats
Lighting Design by Janis ChongYan Cheng
Te KuraHuia Henare-Stewart
Accessibility
Relaxed performance: 11.30am Wednesday 15 April. Meet the characters at a pre-show demonstration, 11am.
The audience may enter or leave at any time during any of the performances. Please click here for a show summary and character guide to help you prepare for the show as needed. It includes information about the relaxed performance and accessibility specifically, but also more general information about the show; lighting, sound, a synopsis (including spoilers) and character photos.
To print a written guide, see the video guide to the theatre, or for more information about accessible seating and parking, please visit https://www.circa.co.nz/your-visit/accessibility/ or contact the Box Office on 04 801 7992 or email [email protected].
