Our weekend guide to Auckland has everything you need to know to get you out of the house and amongst all the fun happening in the big smoke. It might be tempting to let the chilly winter weather anchor you to the couch but there’s life to be lived outside your four walls and a plethora of events taking place across Tāmaki Makaurau to enrich your weekend. From live classical music and dance comedians, to a legendary Māori artist and a cavalcade of irresistible street food trucks, there’s almost certainly something on this list that will pique your interest and get you out of your jammies.
1) Peter and the Wolf with Dynamotion - Auckland CBD Neither you nor your children have ever experienced a live orchestral performance as much fun as this one. Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s Peter and the Wolf with Dynamotion is a retelling of the classic musical tale by Sergei Prokofiev but with a twist. Comedy dance troupe, Dynamotion, will be returning to perform with the orchestra.
Dynamotion features Lara Fischel-Chisholm, comedian Tom Sainsbury and casts of “dance comedians”, a genre of comedians we didn’t know existed. It’s aimed at primary school-aged children but caregivers will be tickled just as much by the expert physical comedy and the opportunity to enjoy the stunning Prokofiev music performed live by the APO. You’ll need to get on your bike and get tickets if you’re going to make it to one of Saturday’s two performances.
When: Saturday, June 8, 11am .
