31/03/2026
ANNOUNCING OUR 2026 PRODUCTION: "THE FARCE MENAGERIE!" šš
Wonderplay is thrilled to announce, for our 2026 production, we are teaming up with the iconic Wellington Zoo Te Nukuao!
For the first time ever, our students will prepare a site-specific, fully immersive production where audience and whÄnau can wander the zoo and view our young cast living as the zoo's wildlife!
Our young actors will prepare by spending quality time with their animal counterparts in deep character study. We are committed to authenticity, ensuring they learn to inhabit their assigned creatures. Will your child be a playful kea, a regal lion, or perhaps a mischievous meerkat?
But wait, there's more! The great exchange!
Our partnership will culminate in a truly global first. While our students are living the zoo life, the animals and creatures of Wellington Zoo will take to the stage at Lower Hutt Little Theatre for a dramatic retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen classic!
We believe that every creature deserves a time to shine, just like our amazing Wonderplay kids. Tickets for both the Student-Habitat Tour and the Animal Gala will be on sale soon. We expect these to sell out fast!
Casting for both kids and animals should be complete by the end of the week! (Sorry, no kiwis still).
Who is excited to see what we unleash?!
