2026

ORCHESTRAL EXPLORERS: Symphonic Legends

Massive Theatre Company and Auckland Philharmonia re-unite to weave four mythical stories on the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre stage for thousands of young tamariki.

The full orchestra and Massive’s creatives and performers bring to life Witi Ihimaera and Peter Scholes’ work Symphonic Legends.

In the words of director Wesley Dowdell: “Mashing up the super-talented, well-oiled machine that is Auckland Phil with an equally talented ensemble physical theatre company is wild! How do these two fit together? It is unlike anything else. How lucky are we!” bring the exhilaration of live music and live theatre together for young tamariki.

Cast

Haruna Higashi

Deviser & Performer

Manunui Rainey

Deviser & Performer

Tyla Tuala-Vaimasenu'u

Deviser & Performer

Wesley Dowdell

Narrator

Tane Te Pakeke-Patterson

Narrator

When & Where

Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre (Auckland)

28 October, 2026

Creative Team

DirectorWesley Dowdell
ConductorDavid Kay
Stage ManagerTane Te Pakeke-Patterson

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