From the Land of the Long White Cloud to the Land Down Under!

Winner of the 2025 Playmarket ‘New Zealand’s Plays for the Young’ in the 3-8 Year-Old Category

Kiwi is going on his first big holiday from Aotearoa across to the golden shores of Brisbane. He’s got his backpack,  a pocket full of worms, and a head full of dreams. The most exciting thing of all is that he might even get to go on a rollercoaster! With his Mum,  Kiwi navigates air travel, hotels and conversations with marsupials as his world stretches from the home he knows, to the world over the horizon.

A tale that celebrates the connection between our two countries, featuring stunning costume designs by GRIDLEY by Victoria and fresh waiata by NZ singer-songwriter Benny Tipene. Brought to the stage by the multi-award winning companies Horse With No Name and GRIDLEY by Victoria, Kiwi’s Big Hararei is a story about spreading your wings and flying into the unknown.

“Kiwi’s Big Hararei lights up Circa Theatre with a smart mix of humour, music and inventive storytelling.” – Deborah Rea, Theatreview

“My favourite bit was… all of it!” – Dev Rama, Theatreview

“Horse With No Name…  are consistently absolutely smashing it” – Brie Keatley, Art Murmurs

Acclaim for Trees, Bees and Me (2024):
“I don’t even know where to start in telling you how absolutely captivating, magical and real this show is.” Tania Du Toit, Regional News
“every costume adds such a beautiful connection between the characters while the colours each beautifully blend so well together.” Brie Keatley, Art Murmurs

Acclaim for Land of the Long Long Drive (2023):
“Horse With No Name have come up with one of the best children’s theatre shows that Wellington has seen in quite some time.” Deborah Rea, Theatreview

Written by Catriona Tipene & Ryan Cundy
Produced by Horse With No Name with GRIDLEY by Victoria
Directed by Catriona Tipene

Tuesday 23 September 2025 to Saturday 4 October 2025
Tues – Sat 10.00am and 11.30am
Meet the cast: Wednesday 24th September 11.30am and Wednesday 1st October 11.30am
Circa Two
$20 per person
$70 family pass (4 tickets)

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