Up and Away

Name: Up and Away
Start: 2026-11-08T11:00:00+1300
End: 2026-11-08T11:45:00+1300
Location: Cloisters Studio at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora

Wed, 4 Nov, 10am - 10:45am NZDT

Cloisters Studio at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora

Christchurch, New Zealand

Cubbin Theatre Company

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Description

Cubbin Theatre Company presents Up and Away, a playful and gentle theatre experience created especially for babies that are not yet walking and their grownups.

Live music and play transform small, familiar moments into something curious and captivating for very young audiences.

The performance takes place in a carefully crafted open-sided tent, with small audience numbers and attendance limited to pre-walking babies. This creates a cosy, safe and unhurried environment.

Within this calm space, babies are free to engage and explore alongside their caregiver in whatever way feels right for them. There is no expectation to sit still or respond in a particular way. Every baby is different, and all responses are welcome.

Up and Away is informed by current neuroscientific research and developed in consultation with a speech and language therapist.

For what to expect when you come to the show please visit our FAQs on our website. Please contact us if you have any questions about the performance.

Cubbin Theatre Company is the Company in Residence at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre for 2026. Check out our other events coming up at Cloisters Studio this year!

Cubbin Theatre's 2026 season is kindly supported by Creative New Zealand.

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Cubbin Theatre Company, based in Christchurch, New Zealand, is dedicated to creating high-quality, playful theatre experiences for very young children. Our vision is of a world where high quality art is as integral to early childhood as the playground, and as accessible. In 2025, our home is Cloisters Studio at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, where Cubbin is the Company in Residence.

Our Mission

We aim to delight and intrigue very young audiences through exceptional, creative theatre experiences.

Our History

Cubbin Theatre Company was founded in 2018 by Melanie Luckman, Hannah Wheeler and Amy Straker. Our first show was Up and Away which is still going strong many years later. In 2023 we became a registered Charitable Trust and continue to make work for the very young in Ōtautahi Christchurch which tours around the country and the globe.

Our Resources

We offer a range of resources to extend the theatre experience beyond the stage:

Music: Explore our soundtracks, including the ‘Up and Away’ soundtrack and ‘Cubbin Music,’ featuring a mix of familiar tunes and original songs.
Articles: Read insights into the importance of theatre for young audiences, such as ‘Why we need more theatre for babies.’

Join Our Community

Stay updated on our latest shows, resources, and news by joining our newsletter. We are committed to making high-quality art accessible and integral to early childhood, and we look forward to sharing our journey with you.

Contact Us

For inquiries or more information contact us at hello@cubbin.co.nz

We look forward to welcoming you and your little ones to our performances and being part of your early childhood adventures!