A Story Of Songs - Walking Songs & Birds Of Paradise

For one very special night at The Theatre, Waihi, Moonbelle Productions presents original performances of;

Walking Songs - a story of songs from te araroa and Birds of Paradise - a story of songs for the spaces between 

DOORS at 5.30pm. SHOW START 6.00pm

Join ‘seemingly unstoppable force of nature’ Milly Moon, in an intimate performance of story and song, inspirited by a solo journey on Te Araroa. This unique re-telling of 5 months walking the world’s toughest through-hike, celebrates the power of the voice, the body, and being shit scared but doing it anyway!

After two international tours and a tidy handful of awards, Walking Songs was answered with a new collection of tales, dark, dreamy and downright delightful.

Birds of Paradise is a unique musical conversation exploring the space between us and how we might fill the gaps with song.

With an authenticity characteristic to her performance style, Moon and co-performer, Benny ‘the bard’ Coles, weave together story, song and poetry in this celebration of unadorned musical expression that continues to question the precariousness of life and celebrate the discomfort of growth.

Developed from the friends' conversations with co-writer Lucy-Belle, Birds of Paradise offers a light-hearted response to the theme of spaces traversed since Walking Te Araroa.

Milly Moon & Benny Coles

A vocalist known for remarkable range and diversity, Moon’s veneration for unadorned song captivates audiences. Her original music, rich storytelling and seamless weaving of prose, inspiring intimate, rare and darkly explosive performances.

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A seasoned public performer, Sculpture artist and vocalist, Benny Coles has developed a signature style of spoken word, offering raw and dark-edged readings with a distinctly musical lilt.

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"A seemingly unstoppable force of nature Milly Moon’s voice dips and rises into eccentric lows and chilling falsettos... It’s a show-stopping performance” - Bored In Pittsburgh USA

"A deeply moving and beautifully crafted performance." - Whangarei Fringe Director

“A world class singing voice, and an effortless instinct for comedy” - James Ladanyi, PHD Unpacked

"My goodness, she can sing. It’s mesmerising" - Wee Review UK

"Masterfully delivered, heartfelt storytelling at its purest.” - NZ Fringe Festival Director

“Hitting a space between spiritual, blues and country to create a unique sound” - Wellington Reviews

PG 14. content warnings - themes of grief & loss. Some explicit language.