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π **The Valentina**
The Rebel Alliance Presents: The Valentina. A live radio play. With pictures! A gorgeous interstellar adventure for anyone whoβs looked to the stars and imagined the cosmos.
With the help of her awesome parents, 8-year-old Ellen paints a spaceship she has drawn at school on her bedroom ceiling. As darkness falls and the moon rises, the ship comes to life. Joining Ellen on board are new friends and trusted crew members Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstong, Laika the space dog, and the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova. Ellen goes on an extraordinary adventure that takes her past the edge of the unknown and onto the surface of an alien planet, Vitanonan X. The Valentina pays tribute to the extraordinary imagination of kids who manage to stretch mightily to keep their feet on the ground as they reach for the stars. WINNER - 2022 Plays for the Young- (8 - 12 year-old category) NOMINATED 2022 Adam Award - Best New NZ Play The Valentina was commissioned by Auckland Live as a world premiere for Te Ahurei Toi o TΔmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2024. Sponsored by Baycourt Theatre & Taylor Bros Transport LTD
**π Event Details π **
π **Date:** 2026-10-26
π **Location:** Baycourt Addison Theatre, 38 Durham Street, Tauranga
π **Category:** Arts & Culture, Family Friendly
**π Why You'll Love It π**
πΆ A great pick if youβre into live music and a lively atmosphere.
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ A family-friendly option when the event description highlights activities for kids or families.
π A strong choice for anyone who enjoys getting active or supporting local sport.
π₯ A social outing built around the eventβs food and drink experience.
The Rebel Alliance Presents: The Valentina. A live radio play. With pictures! A gorgeous interstellar adventure for anyone whoβs looked to the stars and imagined the cosmos.
With the help of her awesome parents, 8-year-old Ellen paints a spaceship she has drawn at school on her bedroom ceiling. As darkness falls and the moon rises, the ship comes to life. Joining Ellen on board are new friends and trusted crew members Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstong, Laika the space dog, and the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova. Ellen goes on an extraordinary adventure that takes her past the edge of the unknown and onto the surface of an alien planet, Vitanonan X. The Valentina pays tribute to the extraordinary imagination of kids who manage to stretch mightily to keep their feet on the ground as they reach for the stars. WINNER - 2022 Plays for the Young- (8 - 12 year-old category) NOMINATED 2022 Adam Award - Best New NZ Play The Valentina was commissioned by Auckland Live as a world premiere for Te Ahurei Toi o TΔmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2024. Sponsored by Baycourt Theatre & Taylor Bros Transport LTD
**π Event Details π **
π **Date:** 2026-10-26
π **Location:** Baycourt Addison Theatre, 38 Durham Street, Tauranga
π **Category:** Arts & Culture, Family Friendly
**π Why You'll Love It π**
πΆ A great pick if youβre into live music and a lively atmosphere.
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ A family-friendly option when the event description highlights activities for kids or families.
π A strong choice for anyone who enjoys getting active or supporting local sport.
π₯ A social outing built around the eventβs food and drink experience.
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