TOTALLY FREE AND TOTALLY MIND-BLOWING: STAR-STUDDED CAST WORM THEIR WAY BACK TO THE THEATRE IN NIGHTSONG’S NEW SHOW FOR ADULTS SEVEN AND UP

Image by Dylan Drego, featuring David Fane & Albert Latailakepa

Nightsong presents
THE WORM
Written by Carl & Peter Bland
Directed by Ben Crowder & Carl Bland
Starring Bronwyn Bradley, David Fane, Andrew Grainger, Anapela Polataivao & Albert Latailakepa
Original music by Carnivorous Plant Society
 
Nightsong are at it again with their larger-than-life theatrical dreams and outrageous defiance of ‘it’ll do’. In just two short weeks they premiere a brand-new show for family audiences - THE WORM. Another ambitious offering that will blow your creative mind, THE WORM takes to the stage at the Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre from 30 June - 4 July. And better yet… it’s totally free, gratis, nada (and yes, we mean it!)
 
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine you are in a charming (but slightly absurd) place. Somewhere that could exist in the world of Coraline, Badjelly the Witch and maybe even Hilda. But really, it’s its own world. Something akin to a fairy-tale – a little bit outrageous, highly inventive, and not too sickly sweet. Prepare to enter the world of THE WORM and join his quest to save his mother.
 

When a giant bird beak breaks through the ceiling and snatches his mother away, a little worm must go on an epic adventure to save her. However, the journey to the surface is riddled with danger. It takes the little worm through a dark, subterranean world - full of empty streets and flea-bitten bars. He must dodge the sharp spade of the gardener, outsmart poisonous spiders and battle the ruler of the underworld, The Blind Rat and her henchman Snail.

 
A true testament to those who believe in their artistry, Nightsong has drawn together an ensemble of heavy hitters from the acting and music scenes. Taking us on a journey into the world of THE WORM is a cast that includes: the prolific and perpetually charming Bronwyn Bradley (Sweet Tooth, Mean Mums), our favourite Sāmoan pirate David Fane (Bro’Town, Our Flag Means Death), Auckland theatre’s favourite Brit, Andrew Grainger (Nightsong’s Te Pō, The Breaker Upperers), the incomparable and undeniably talented Anapela Polataivao (The Justice of Bunny King, The Panthers) and notable newcomer Albert Latailakepa (Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School.) 
 
Not skimping on a show for the next generation of theatre lovers, THE WORM not only features an original music score composed by Carnivorous Plant Society, but will host the talented quintet live on stage for each performance. And, as Nightsong audiences have come to expect, the story will be brought to life with out-of-this-world, larger-than-life puppets and props, designed by Andrew Foster, to set the subterranean stage for our tale. When asked why a theatre for young people has so much production value, co-director Ben Crowder says “it’s obvious.”
 
THE WORM is supported by the Local Activation Fund Programme, administered by Auckland Unlimited on behalf of the New Zealand Government. This is intended to get people back into Auckland Central and bring the city we all love back to life. While the show may be free, we insist that you bring your wallet – splash out on an ice cream from a local retailer, grab a coffee from a nearby café, or even better still, charter a helicopter and zipline in! Pay it forward and help to support all of the people that keep our city alive and buzzing. 

So, what in THE WORM are you waiting for? Tickets are totally free, but bookings are essential! And if you don’t turn up?... Be prepared to face the wrath of THE WORM!

Click here to secure your spot! 
 
www.nightsong.co.nz

Nightsong presents
THE WORM
Written by Carl & Peter Bland
Directed by Ben Crowder & Carl Bland
Starring Bronwyn Bradley, David Fane, Andrew Grainger, Anapela Polataivao & Albert Latailakepa
Original music by Carnivorous Plant Society

Suitable for adults 7 and older

30 June - 4 July
Public shows 2 & 3 July at 10 AM & 2 PM
Herald Theatre,
Aotea Centre, Aotea – Te Pokapū
50 Mayoral Drive
Auckland Central

Tickets are free, but bookings are essential!
Bookings open now via Moshtix