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This show is currently only on sale to schools. To find out more about the curriculum links and schools pricing, please visit the Out of the Box website here. Or subscribe to QPAC’s Out of the Box emails to hear when it goes on sale to the general public.
Overview
What happens when the big wide world gets a bit too big? The Tantrum is a playful and powerful performance for young children about emotions that bubble over
Java Dance Theatre’s signature mix of interactive physical theatre, live music and imaginative storytelling takes children on a whirlwind adventure. From cosy homes to wild worlds, the show explores the messy, marvellous and sometimes overwhelming journey of growing up and feeling everything all at once.
Inspired by lounge games, labyrinths and those tricky toddler moments, The Tantrum invites children to laugh, move and make sense of those BIG feelings together.
Described by The Post as a “National Treasure” Java Dance Theatre has toured to Asia, Australia, the UK and every corner of Aotearoa. Java’s innovative dance theatre shows started touring schools in 2005. Java Dance has created 7 commissions for the Capital E National Theatre for children, including The Tantrum.
The cast for The Tantrum includes composer and musician Tristan Carter and dancers Ella Williams and Lachlan Broughton. The Tantrum is choreographed by Sacha Copland and designed by Asha Barr.
The Tantrum is part of QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival.
Subscribe to QPAC’s Out of the Box emails to be amongst the first to know when The Tantrum and other Out of the Box events go on sale.
Cast
- Cast Tristan Carter
- Cast Ella Williams
- Cast Lachlan Broughton
Creatives
- Choreographer Sacha Copland
- Composer Tristan Carter
- Production Design Asha Barr
- Lighting Design Janis Cheng
- Photos Stephen A’Court
- Videography Isaac Te Reina
- Video Editing Ben Dickens
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