WellingtonEvents

Innovative puppetry brings the Matariki myths to life.

Positive and uplifting messages feature in a bilingual show for in June. ‘Matariki Glow Show’ brings the Matariki myths to life with unique puppetry which glows under UV lights. It’s a distinctly New Zealand story that entertains and educates in equal parts. 

The show tells the story of te kāhui whetū o Matariki (the star cluster of Matariki) as they gather to light up the skies for Māori New Year. But where is the smallest star, Waipuna-a-rangi? Could the little one be lost in the ocean?  The story is told in te reo Māori and English. It shares themes of , friendship, and togetherness. 

In 2017 by Sarah Burren came up with the original idea to illuminate the Matariki story for children on stage. This live performance returns by popular demand.

Looking for more?

At start of items
A digital art images of three cards, The Mask, The King, and The Lovers.

Wellington Opera — A Masked Ball

6 – 10 August 2025The Opera House

James May.

Explorers — The Age of Discovery with James May

15 August 2025The Opera House

A large group of twenty-plus dancers from The Royal Family Dance Crew stand in a triangular group, with a main dancer in the front holding their hands up, and everyone else to the side. They all wear white shirts and black pants.

The Royal Family Dance Crew — Honour The Crown

11 May 2025The Opera House

Five theatre actors are on stage performing a scene from 'The Play That Goes Wrong'.

The Play That Goes Wrong

19 – 27 April 2025The Opera House

Seven Irish dancers in a line, dancing on stage. Each person is wearing a short green coat except for the centre person that is wearing a red coat.

A Celtic Christmas — A Taste of Ireland

21 November 2025The Opera House

Two Royal New Zealand Ballet dancers illuminated by warm amber light, performing in a spacious, minimalist setting.

Royal New Zealand Ballet 2025 Season

14 March – 8 November 2025St James Theatre

A symmetrical image of a dancer reaching their limbs outward with concentric strings suspended from above on a red background.

Kia Mau

30 May – 14 June 2025

Two ballet dancers lay on a stair case in dark blue lighting.

Romeo and Juliet

27 – 28 June 2025St James Theatre

An actor performing in Dracula's: Sanctuary, an Australian cabaret show. They are centre-stage, singing and dramatically whipping their red cape.

Dracula’s: Sanctuary

10 – 12 July 2025St James Theatre

Two dancers perform on stage.

Alana Haines Australasian Awards 2025

18 – 21 April 2025St James Theatre