Arts and culture in Ōtautahi Christchurch
Lisa Allan reviews Up and Away, presented by Cubbin Theatre at the Cloisters Studio, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Wednesday 5 November, 2025. It is a lovely, sunny Ōtautahi morning and the opening day of Cubbin Theatre’s show for babies, Up and Away, directed by the multi-talented Melanie Luckman. I’ve just fed our son, 10-week old Joe,… Continue reading Review: Up and Away – an enchanting and special experience for babies and adults alike
Lisa Allan reviews Bundle Baby, presented by Cubbin Theatre, at the Cloisters Theatre, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Thursday 5 June 2025. Ōtautahi-based Cubbin Theatre specialises in creating experiences for the youngest members of our society. Their latest show, Bundle Baby, is pitched specifically at those who are just eight months to two… Continue reading Review: Bundle Baby – gentle, imaginative and uplifting play for the youngest of audiences
Theresa Koorey reviews Sportsball, presented by Cubbin Theatre, directed by Melanie Luckman, at the Cloisters Studio at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, Saturday 31 August 2024. Entering the intimate Cloisters Studio with my 3 year old, we are greeted by an equally intimate setup of cushions and chairs surrounding them. A taped marked… Continue reading Review: Sportsball – an energetic show about play and resilience
Theresa Koorey, assisted by some junior reporters, reviews Cubbin Concert, presented by Cubbin Theatre Company, at the Cloisters Studio, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Sunday 16 June 2024. You arrive at the cosy Cloisters Theatre in the Art Centre Precinct and straight away you know you are in for something special. With thousands… Continue reading Review: Cubbin Concert – an interactive musical show full of aroha
Erin Harrington reviews Me and my Nana, directed by Melanie Luckman, at the Cloisters Studio at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Thursday 11 April 2024. Cubbin Theatre Company has spent the last six years developing thoughtful, well-designed performance works for that most under-served yet discerning of audiences: the very young. Me and My… Continue reading Review: Me and my Nana – an adorable story about very special relationship
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