Hairy Maclary and Friends: July School Holiday Attraction

Hairy Maclary and Friends
July School Holiday Attraction
“You’d be barking mad to miss it!”

Following sell-out seasons at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Sydney Opera House, the stage show of Lynley Dodd's Hairy Maclary and Friends will be springing off the page in the July school holidays in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Wellington and Christchurch.

“Out of the gate and off for a walk . . . It is a safe bet that most New Zealanders can complete this sentence” – Dominion Post

Hairy Maclary and Friends opens its New Zealand tour in Hamilton on Saturday 13 July, before travelling to New Plymouth, Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga and Christchurch.

This hugely popular show, timed to coincide with Hairy Maclary's 30th birthday celebrations, is packed with music, singing, colourful costumes and your favourite Hairy Maclary stories.

Featuring the characters from the books like Hercules Morse – as big as a horse, Bottomley Potts – covered in spots, Schnitzel von Krumm with the very low tum and Scarface Claw, the toughest tomcat in town. With music, singing and several of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories, this show is a must-see for the whole family.

Lynley Dodd is an internationally celebrated writer for children and has written 10 Hairy Maclary books. Her stories are known for their lively animal characters and memorable illustrations. She has received numerous awards and in 2002 was made a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to children’s literature.

In support of the New Zealand tour, Lynley said: "I am thrilled that during Hairy MacLary's 30th birthday celebrations, New Zealand audiences will get the opportunity to enjoy this fine production which originated at the Edinburgh Festival and has now played to sold out houses both in the UK and Australia".

The production is presented by Scottish company, Nonsense Room Productions. Artistic director Bruce Strachan said: "We are absolutely delighted to be touring Hairy Maclary in New Zealand this year. We had such a huge success at the Sydney Opera House – and are excited about taking the little dog with the big personality to an even wider audience in 2013."

Hairy Maclary and Friends is a holiday treat for all the family – you'd be barking mad to miss it!

“This is old-school children’s theatre in all the right ways” The List (Edinburgh)
“Fans of the storybooks cannot fail to enjoy this performance and every child should see this” One4Review

Hairy Maclary and Friends is at Founders Theatre in Hamilton on Saturday 13 July; TSB Theatre, New Plymouth on Sunday 14 July; Aotea Centre, Auckland on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 July; Opera House, Wellington on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 July; Baycourt Theatre in Tauranga on Monday 22 July and at the Aurora Centre in Christchurch on Wednesday 24 July. For details visit www.hairymaclaryshow.co.uk

“A vibrant, fun-filled show that cleverly brings Lynley Dodd’s much-loved children’s books to life” Primary Times

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HAIRY MACLARY AND FRIENDS NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES

HAMILTON Saturday 13 July
Founders Theatre
Bookings: 0800 842 538, www.ticketek.co.nz

NEW PLYMOUTH Sunday 14 July
TSB Theatre
Bookings: 0800 111 999, www.ticketmaster.co.nz

AUCKLAND Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 July
Aotea Centre
Bookings: 0800 BUYTICKETS, www.buytickets.co.nz

WELLINGTON Friday 19 & Saturday 20 July
Opera House
Bookings: 0800 842 538, www.ticketek.co.nz

TAURANGA Monday 22 July
Baycourt Theatre
Bookings: 0800 484 253, www.ticketdirect.co.nz

CHRISTCHURCH Wednesday 24 July
Aurora Centre
Bookings: 0800 842 538, www.ticketek.co.nz

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