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Ellie and the Star


  • Gryphon Theatre 22 Ghuznee Street Wellington, Wellington, 6011 New Zealand (map)

Presented by Kapitall Kids' Theatre

Written by Simon McArthur
Directed by Aaron Blackledge

Ellie dreams of being the first New Zealander to travel into space. One night when she is playing with her telescope in the garden she sees something bright shoot of out the sky: a fallen star!

Ellie runs off to find the star - what a thing to bring into school for her project on space! - but the Star turns out to be much more than Ellie had imagined. Together they must find a way to return the Star to her home in the night sky.

On their way they cross paths with the noble Knight Owl, an adventurer and guardian of the forest, who is sworn to help those in need. The Knight Owl has a plan to help Ellie and the Star but it means travelling deep into the forest to the lair of the wicked Wind Wolf where Ellie’s courage, intelligence and imagination will be put to the test.

Later Event: 27 February
Melancholy Play