Bring the whole whānau and experience the magic of music and storytelling at Te Papa these school holidays! Musicians from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra bring to life three beloved picture books by Aotearoa New Zealand authors (How My Koro Became a Star, Colour the Stars and The Bomb), all connected by the theme of stars and the power of family and friends coming together to help one another. 

Narrated by well-known children’s presenter and NZSO Animateur Chris Lam Sam, Storytime for Kids is an interactive experience designed for tamariki and their whānau to enjoy together. With enchanting music from composer Claire Cowan, performed live by NZSO musicians with conductor Hamish McKeich, these heartwarming tales leap off the page in a fusion of sound, words and imagination. Adding an extra burst of excitement, Offenbach’s Infernal Gallop (better known as the Can-Can) will have audiences on the edge of their seats!

Please note, the 16 April concert at 12.30pm is a relaxed and sensory friendly performance followed by a meet and greet with some of the NZSO musicians.

While every effort is made to ensure these events are supportive of sensory needs, there are factors outside of our control, such as numbers of participants and audience noise levels.