Inspiration in Boom Bah! children’s theatre show

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THE EDGE
Media release
23 June 2009

An overflow of inspiration in Boom Bah! children’s theatre show

Ting! Shhh... Listen. What’s that sound? Boom Bah! is coming to town!

THE EDGE® is pleased to present a special children’s theatre season of Boom Bah! where a picture book story is brought to life through puppetry, theatre and live music. Boom Bah! is coming to Auckland for the July school holidays as part of Time Out Theatre for Children at THE EDGE®.

Performed by Australia’s leading children’s theatre company Windmill, the show has been created especially for 1 to 5 year olds. The production is full of rhythmic language and music – a great way for children to enter into a visual, physical and creative world.

Boom Bah! is a wonderful early experience for children to go to the theatre and see characters come to life. Written by Phil Cummings and Nina Rycroft, Boom Bah! tells the story of a group of animals as they create a makeshift band from everyday objects around the home.

THE EDGE® Producer of Public Programmes Bronwyn Bent says that it’s never too early to get inspired by theatre and the performing arts. “Once you’ve seen Boom Bah!, the music, rhythm, puppetry and exhilaration is going to stay with children and their parents for a long time.”

This is Windmill’s first time performing in Auckland. “It’s not often that families in Auckland get to see such a high-quality piece of children’s theatre. This is a great chance to see a much-loved theatre company that tours internationally,” says Bronwyn.

Windmill will perform their show Boom Bah! at Limelight at the Aotea Centre, from July 15th - 19th 2009. On Saturday July 18th, as part of the popular Pick & Mix programme, there’s a special ticket price of only $10 per person.

After each show, the performers will bring out their puppets and instruments for an interactive session with the audience – for both children and parents to enjoy!

Boom Bah!
Wed 15 to Sun 19 July, Limelight, Level 2, Aotea Centre
Performance 11am (Storytime from 10.30am)
Ticket price*: $12.50
Children under 1: FREE
* Service fees will apply.
When a small mouse creates the sound of a simple TING, a bustling band gathers and grows.

Pick & Mix with Boom Bah!
Saturday 18 July
Performance 11am (Storytime from 10.30am); Meet the performers 12pm
Special ticket price*: $10
Children under 1: FREE
* Service fees will apply.
After the show, meet the puppets and performers from Australia’s much-loved children’s theatre company Windmill.

Tickets are available from THE EDGE® Box Office.
Phone: 09 357 3355 or 0800 BUYTICKETS. Or visit www.buytickets.co.nz

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