Party Pigs
Presented by Little Dog Barking Theatre Company
Ten little piggies throw a party in the neighbourhood and you're invited!
When: 10am & 1pm, 11 September
Where: The Stage, BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Tce (wheelchair accessible)
Cost: $10
Surprise – it’s one little piggy’s birthday!
Party Pigs! is a delightful puppetry story set around the excitement and anticipation of a child’s birthday party – piggy style!
After accidentally spoiling one little piggy’s birthday, nine little piggies decide to throw a surprise party for their friend. Working together, the excitement builds until they just can’t wait any longer. This joyous family-friendly play reflects a world of fun and games, whether real or imaginary, and reminds us as adults not to take life too seriously.
Brought to you by New Zealand’s own internationally acclaimed Little Dog Barking Theatre Company, this piggie party is perfect for children aged 2–7 years old.
By arrangement with Playmarket.
The performance of Party Pigs! at 1pm on Saturday 11 September will be a relaxed performance. Everyone is welcome to come along to this show but relaxed performances are especially suitable for those with intellectual disabilities and those who are on the autism spectrum. The show will be adapted to create a more relaxed sensory environment. The lights and sound effects will be less intense, the house lights will be kept on, people can move around and come and go from the theatre as needed, people are allowed to talk and fidget if they want, and there will be a pre-show walkthrough of the theatre at 12:30pm on the day. You can find the Party Pigs! Social Story here which has some useful information about arriving at the theatre and attending the show.
The Stage is wheelchair accessible. For full details about accessibility at BATS, go to bats.co.nz/about-bats/accessibility
“The puppets are stunning works of art.”
The White Tree, Deborah Rea and Luna Rama, Theatreview, 2021.
Image Description: Performer Peter Wilson is side on to the camera. He’s wearing a plain blue shirt and has short white hair. He is miming eating a delicious looking piece of cake with pink icing strawberries on top. His eyes are wide and he’s partially smiling.
Credit: Little Dog Barking Theatre Company