HELP! A Monster Ate My Story

The delightful words and pictures of award-winning Wellington author Ruth Paul (Lion Guards the Cake, Stomp, Anahera, I Am Jellyfish) have thrilled young readers for many years. Now all the fun is coming to the stage in a new play for children, including a relaxed performance on 15 April.

With your HELP! Ruth and favourite characters Lion, Jellyfish, T-Rex and Kiwi will join forces against the Mish-Mash Monster to stop it eating their stories.

Romping through the April school holidays, these fun-loving characters sing songs by Ruth Paul and Charlotte Yates, with costumes by WoW veteran Fifi Colston and stage direction by Jacqueline Coats (The Adventures of Tahi & Kowhai, Party Pigs!) in a celebration of creativity, imagination and collaboration.

Tues 7 – Sun 19 April (no shows Friday 10 April)

Tues – Sat 11.30am & 1.30pm, Sunday 12 & 19 April 1.30pm & 3.30pm

Q&A with Ruth and the cast after the 1.30pm show Thursday 9 April
$20pp, $70 for a family pass (4 tickets), aged two and under free
Running time: 50 minutes

Relaxed performance: 11.30am Wednesday 15 April. This show will be preceded by a pre-show demonstration at 10.45am.

All shows have been created with accessibility in mind, and the audience may enter or leave at any time during any of the performances. Please return to this page in March for a show summary and character guide to help you prepare for the show as needed.