Caterpillars

In a magical world of flitting butterflies, jumping eggs, and giant swaying flowers, two Lycra-clad clown puppeteers try their hardest to remain unseen and at service to their puppets: two enormous plump Caterpillars. Caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, with nothing but their wits to cover up escalating blunders, the hapless puppeteers take upbeat absurdity, slapstick and silliness to new heights, but are grounded hilariously in reality. Caterpillars is a show loved by audiences throughout Europe and in Asia - and now it's in Christchurch as part of the Off Centre Festival.

Created and Directed by the internationally acclaimed Canterbury-lad: Thom Monckton, of the multi-award-winning: Moving Stationary, The King of Taking, and the Edinburgh Fringe 5-Star hit: The Pianist.

Performed by Caitlin Penhey & Danny Lee Syme in collaboration with Kallo Collective (Finland).

Bring your kids or bring your mates, this show caters for all ages.

Best Production - Theatre - Auckland Fringe 2015
Best Costume - Auckland Fringe 2015

Venue: Altiora

This event is part of Off Centre, an arts festival that shows off the best of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre - eclectic, exuberant, accessible. With around 40 events, the place will be filled with music, comedy, theatre, and vibrant entertainment. One day, two nights, it's all happening on the 8-9 March 2024. Full details at www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/off-centre/