Creating Wonder
with Puppetry, Storytelling and Music
Welcome to
Birdlife Productions,
where the power of puppetry and a great story brings wonderment to children's lives.
In this high-tech fast-paced digital world, we offer a counter to ‘screen time’
that allows space in ‘real-time’ for children to watch, listen and reflect.
We create live theatre that uses a ‘handmade’ aesthetic, both sophisticated yet accessible,
where the (apparent) simplicity of our craft creates space for magic to happen!
What’s hatching at Birdlife?
- Some news from our nest -
Aya is heading South!
Book tickets now!
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, Christchurch
Saturday 6 th July, 10am
Tickets here
The Regent Theatre/Clarkson Studio, Dunedin
Monday 8th to Thursday 11th July, 11am
Tickets here
The Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown
Sunday 14th July, 11am and 2pm
Tickets here
The Mussel Inn, Tākaka
Wednesday 17th July, 2pm
Contact: Mussel Inn for tickets 03 525 9241
The Boathouse, Nelson
Saturday 20th July, 11am
Tickets here
Over 2,000 adults and children saw Aya at Circa Theatre in the April School holidays.
THANKYOU if you were in the audience!
Lottie Butcher from Hutt Radio had this to say:
“My three kids were enthralled and believe me, it’s hard to find something they all love with an 8-year age gap from youngest to oldest! The evolving set was just stunning, with the garden bursting into full bloom. I was as captivated as the children"
Based on the book of the same name by Ōtautahi Christchurch based author, Dr Maysoon Salama, who wrote the story for her Granddaughter Aya, and all the tamariki of Aotearoa New Zealand - this is a heart-warming, joyful portrayal of a little girl who finds happiness through her experience of the metamorphosis of the Monarch Butterfly. Designed for families and ideal for children aged 3 to 9 years, Aya’s story encourages compassion and empathy for different cultures, and helps us all become part of an important movement of change towards living together in peace, and all the while featuring plenty of
magical puppet moments, music, songs,
and lots of joining in!