Gavin Bishop is certainly on a roll. Two of his books are finalists in the 2008 New Zealand Post Book Awards for NZ Children; Rats! and Snake and Lizard and now leaping into life come two plays adapted from a couple of Bishop’s picture books. Both will be touring New Zealand later this year.
First, is Kiwi Moon (one of his best picture books IMHO). Aimed at younger readers the play incorporates a novel mix of puppetry, performance and music and will be initially performed at Wellington’s Capital E McKenzie Theatre this month. From there it’s off on tour - one that will cover most of our major metropolitan centres.
And there’s more. Later in the year a theatrical adaptation of Bishop’s moving book, Hinepau will also take to the stage in Wellington. It’s a play pitched at a slightly older audience than Kiwi Moon but it also will do the rounds - from Whangarei to Invercargill. Make sure you catch one or both. Details here.
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