A Bee Story

Kids and their families will get a buzzy buzz out of this delightful, gravity-defying circus show celebrating the amazing talents, resourcefulness and resilience of bees.

It’s a sticky situation, all right. After a bushfire wreaks havoc, a Queen Bee and Worker Bee must work together to rebuild their hive, despite things never quite going to plan…

Brilliantly performed by Robbie Curtis (Cirque du Soleil) and talented musician, clown and acrobat Liz McRae, A Bee Story is a veritable juggling act of circus, acrobatic, dance and live music entertainment. This instantly enchanting show is an ode to the pollen-collecting, honey-making, super-bee powers of the world’s most versatile insect – and an enlightening modern-day message on environmentalism, sustainability and community spirit.

Q Theatre Rangatira
Thursday 23 March, 10.30am
Audience Suitability: 4+, Pre-school, Primary, Intermediate (Years 0-8)
Curriculum Links: Drama, Dance, Science, Education for Sustainability, Music, Physical Education

To make a booking please fill out our Creative Learning Booking Form or contact our Creative Learning Coordinator Kelly Gilbride: schools@aaf.co.nz

Free post-show dance workshop

Join the Bees in Aotea Square straight after the 10.30am show on Thursday 23 March to recreate moments from the show through a short dance number. This is a 20-minute, free and easy dance workshop for all ages!

Auckland Arts Festival and Arc Circus are pleased to offer a Circus Workshop

Led by highly qualified Arc Circus artists, this 60-minute workshop is suited for ages 9-13 and will develop physical skills whilst increasing capacity for creativity and collaborative learning.

The workshop will cover:

• Juggling
• Basic acrobatics: hoop diving, skipping, animal acrobatics
• Dance
• And balancing exercises

Whether you have never done circus before or have some experience, this workshop is for you.

Date & Time: Thursday 23 March, 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Venue: Studio 1, The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC)

Cost: $10 per person
Number of Participants: 20 people max
Participants: Ages 9–13-years. No experience necessary.
Length of Masterclass: 60-minutes
To Apply: Please send an expression of interest to: schools@aaf.co.nz
What to Bring: A water bottle, towel and comfortable clothes to move in.

Education Resources

Thanks to Anna McRae and Arc Circus, you can download a 6-part lesson plan all about bees, suitable for primary students! There is a three-part lesson plan for teaching pre-show and a three-part post-show teaching plan.

PRE-SHOW - Lesson 1 - What do we know about bees

PRE-SHOW - Lesson 2 - The Story of Jabreen

PRE-SHOW - Lesson 3 - What is A Bee Story

POST-SHOW - Lesson 4 - Acting Out

POST-SHOW - Lesson 5 - Dancing Bees

POST-SHOW - Lesson 6 - The Future of Bees

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