Magical, Glow-In-The-Dark Ocean Adventure Lights Up Auckland's School Holidays!

What our audience says about The Glow Show....

"The show is truly magical. From the creative and effective costumes, the talent of the voice actors, and the effective lighting through to the storyline itself, the overall effect is one of pure magic and imagination"

- Ilona Hanne, NZME, reviews Badjelly the Witch Glow Show

"The messages throughout the Glow Show - He waka eke noa: We are all in this Together, and be kind, be humble and find the beauty within – is an apt reminder for these unusual times we are experiencing. A delightful show enjoyed by young and old"

- Karen Morris-Denby, Theatreview, reviews the Te Moana Glow Show

Te Moana Glow Show, a stunning glow-in-the-dark theatre experience, is showing exclusively at Kōmanawa Theatre, part of the Te Puna Creative Hub in Henderson, this school holidays.

Bring your tamariki, whānau, and friends for this epic storytelling experience, loved by kids all around Aotearoa and reimagined since its last outing in 2020.

Set beneath the waves of takutai moana and the mighty Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, this uplifting story follows Kina, a loveable sea urchin who has lost her memory and her way.

As Kina journeys through the Pacific, she meets a hilarious and curious crew of glowing sea creatures - including dancing crabs, beautiful manta rays, jiving clams, and the grand Pacific Queen - all brought to life by more than 40 extraordinary, handcrafted puppets.

Guided by the wisdom of the ocean Kina embarks on a journey of self-discovery to find her family, her true identity, and her inner strength. With the help of a kindly octopus and a little moana magic, she is reimagined as a radiant pearl.

He waka eke noa /we are all in this together is the guiding whakatauki of the show, with heartfelt themes of resilience, kindness, and the beauty within.

Performed in a black box theatre and set under ultraviolet light, Te Moana Glow Show brings the underwater world to vibrant, glowing life. Live and pre-recorded music, stunning choreography and laugh-out-loud moments keep audiences of all ages engaged from start to finish.

Dates and Tickets

On exclusively at Kōmanawa Theatre, Te Puna Creative Hub in Henderson (formerly-Whoa! Studios), during the September/October 2025 school holidays

• Tickets from Eventfinda or glowshow.co.nz

• Runtime: approx. 45 minutes

Ages: 3-10 and their grown-ups

Group bookings and special education sessions available

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