Wonderlight Theatre Aotearoa

11/07/2025

End the school holidays the right way with The Home Inside - this is your LAST CHANCE for you and your tāmariki to see the perfect winter warmer! ❄️ For koha entry, you can catch us in action tomorrow at 1:00pm and 2:30pm at Pataka Art + Museum, Porirua 🦋

We've loved every second of this show, we know you will too!

THE HOME INSIDE ️
12 Jul |Pātakaa Porirua

09/07/2025

Kapiti we are ready for you!!!!!

🎟Tix just $15 each & the coffee machine is ON! ☕

Underscored by music, puppetry, and striking visual design, The Home Inside is a heartwarming tale of emotional growth, self-discovery, and the power of nature to heal. An exquisite new work for children aged 4-8 years. Babes-in-arms free.

09/07/2025

While Winnie takes a well needed rest day, fear not The Home Inside still has 3 more shows left! Catch us at:

👉 Te Raukura ki Kāpiti on Thursday 10th July at 1pm
👉 Pātaka in Porirua on Saturday 12th July at 1pm or 2:30pm - Koha entry!

We can't wait to share this "Inspirational" and "thought-provoking" show with you! (Theatreview), end the school holidays on a high with The Home Inside! 🦋

🎟: https://linktr.ee/Wonderlighttheatre

THE HOME INSIDE ️
10 Jul | Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Kāpiti
12 Jul | Pātaka, Porirua

07/07/2025

WAIRARAPA we are ready for you :) One show only today at 1pm, thinking of our darling friend Tim Bray

06/07/2025

UPPER HUTT WE ARE READY FOR YOU. The Home Inside today at 1pm and 2.30 come and see this delightful show for children

06/07/2025

It's week two of the school holidays, which means week 2 of The Home Inside! 🦋 The team are hitting the road and coming to a venue near you 🚙💨

🌟 Monday: Upper Hutt
🌟 Tuesday: Carterton
🌟 Thursday: Kāpiti
🌟 Saturday: Porirua

Swipe to find out more - we'll see you there!

🎟: https://linktr.ee/Wonderlighttheatre

THE HOME INSIDE ️
7 Jul Whirinaki Whare Taongaa, Upper Hutt
8 Jul |Wairarapa Events Centree, Carterton
10 Jul |Te Raukura ki Kāpitii, Kāpiti
12 Jul |Pātakaa, Porirua - KOHA EVENT!

03/07/2025

⭐️ "Such an Important story. Our children will get a lot out of this experience" 🦋

On a rainy day like today, why not treat your Tāmariki to a trip to the theatre! With two days left at BATS before hitting the road to Upper Hutt, Wairarapa, Kāpiti, and Porirua NEXT WEEK!

Come cosy up with us and beat the winter blues with The Home Inside - book NOW! ☔️

🎟️: https://linktr.ee/Wonderlighttheatre

THE HOME INSIDE ️
26 Jun - 5 Jul |BATS Theatree, Wellington
7 Jul |Whirinaki Whare Taongaa, Upper Hutt
8 Jul |Wairarapa Events Centree, Carterton
10 Jul |Te Raukura ki Kāpitii, Kāpiti
12 Jul |Pātakaa, Porirua

Relaxed and sensory performance: 4th July 12:30pm at BATS Theatre

01/07/2025

"Fantastic craft in delivering a story of big emotions and building resilience" - Theatreview: New Zealand Performing Arts Reviews

The positive reviews keep on coming for The Home Inside! The perfect school holiday show is well and truly here, come play with Pīwakawaka, dance with Tuna, and ground yourself with Moth - Have you booked your tickets yet?

🎟️: https://linktr.ee/wonderlighttheatre

HE HOME INSIDE ⭐️
26 Jun - 5 Jul | BATS Theatre, Wellington
7 Jul | Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt
8 Jul | Wairarapa Events Centre, Carterton
10 Jul | Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Kāpiti
12 Jul | Pātaka, Porirua

🤝 Relaxed and sensory performance with pre-show demonstration: 4th July 12:30pm, BATS Theatre
🎥: Piper Rose

29/06/2025

The first reviews are in and it's a doozy - The Home Inside is not to be missed! 🙌

🌟 "Bursting with life"
🌟 "Wonderlight Theatre have done it again"
🌟 "The show has hit its target!"

Spend the school holidays right at BATS Theatre with The Home Inside, on NOW until 5 July with daily shows at 10am and 1pm - BOOK NOW!

🎟: https://bats.co.nz/whats-on/the-home-inside/

THE HOME INSIDE | Greater Wellington regional tour ⭐️
26 Jun - 5 Jul | BATS Theatre , Wellington
Relaxed performances with pre-show demonstration: 1 Jul 9:30am, 4 Jul 12:30pm 🤝
📸: Emily K Brown Photography

A delightful, language-lean theatre work for children aged 4-8 years, The Home Inside follows young Winifred on a journey of self-discovery and emotional resilience.

28/06/2025

The school holidays are here and THE HOME INSIDE IS OPEN NOW! With daily shows at 10am and 1pm, join us at BATS Theatre and beat the rainy day blues away with this wonderful show for tāmariki aged 4-8! ☔️

🎟: https://linktr.ee/Wonderlighttheatre

THE HOME INSIDE | Greater Wellington regional tour ⭐️
26 Jun - 5 Jul | BATS Theatre, Wellington
7 Jul | Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt
8 Jul | Wairarapa Events Centre, Carterton
10 Jul | Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Kāpiti
12 Jul | Pātaka, Porirua

🤝 Relaxed and sensory performances, School and ECE sessions available
🎥: Piper Rose

26/06/2025

The Home Inside is proud to announce relaxed and sensory performances, including pre-show demonstrations and touch tours as part of our BATS Season! 🦋

The sensory relaxed performance offers softer lights, quieter sound, and audience able to come and go during the show as they'd like! These performances may be especially welcoming to autistic and neurodivergent people, those with sensory sensitivities, or anyone who benefits from a more relaxed, supportive environment. 🤝

Find more info on our sensory relaxed performances below 👇
💫 Tuesday 1 July, touch tour and pre-show demonstration begins 9:30am
💫 Friday 4 July, touch tour and pre-show demonstration begins 12:30pm

Link to book here: https://bats.co.nz/whats-on/the-home-inside/
📸: Emily K Brown Photography

24/06/2025

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! 📰 A huge thank you to Sarah Catherall and New Zealand Listener for this fabulous artcle about us and the state of Children's Theatre in New Zealand! Pick up a copy or click the link below to read more 👇

www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/entertainment/not-just-childs-play-kids-theatre-gets-a-kiwi-makeover/DRUP2THSSJBABMEOG5S2QLXQ5U/

The Home Inside is only a few days away, have you booked your tickets yet?

THE HOME INSIDE | Greater Wellington regional tour ⭐️
26 Jun - 5 Jul | BATS Theatre, Wellington
7 Jul | Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt
8 Jul | Wairarapa Events Centre, Carterton
10 Jul | Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Kāpiti
12 Jul | Pātaka, Porirua

🤝 Relaxed and sensory performances, School and ECE sessions available