# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "How the Stoat Stole Christmas" - A Free Family Play 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 am – Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 06:45 am
- **Event Description**: You are invited to hear a mystical story about the forest creatures on our very own island! Set one week before Christmas, a tūī family, a kākā mum, a local Gnome, and a courageous caterpillar celebrate the Summer Solstice with a good old feast under the Pōhutukawa tree! There is singing, dancing, laughing and many presents! But suddenly something unexpected happens…

Follow this mysterious journey of creativity, bravery and dedication as Bruce the Butterfly investigates the crime and tries to bring back what was taken from the community. Come along and find out “How the Stoat Stole Christmas”! Who knows, you might even meet Santa and get a free gift at the Christmas party at the end... 

This is a family friendly show with some mildly scary scenes. With parental guidance it will be enjoyed by everyone in different ways. 

The play will be followed by two free workshops. Te Korowai O Waiheke will be offering a Christmas Wrapping Paper Workshop, and Island Waste Collective will hold a Upcycling Christmas Decoration Workshop. 

Play stars Christopher Kai, Justin Beaver, Lea Nova, Sam Downes, Nââwié Tutugoro, Bruce Davis Goff, India Hodgson and Tūī Forde. 

Written, directed and narrated by Kashmir Postel.

SHOW DATES / TIMES: Saturday 13th, 4pm | Sunday 14th Dec, 11am & 2pm 

This play is part of the Waiheke Local Board funded festival called "The Heart of Christmas". See the full programme here: https://www.artworkstheatre.org.nz/events
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/takapuna/how-the-stoat-stole-christmas-a-free-family-play/200029214020957
- **Event Categories**: christmas, workshops, festivals, parties, entertainment, summer-solstice
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 70

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Takapuna
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 2 Korora Road, Oneroa, New Zealand 1081
- **lat**: -36.78087
- **long**: 175.007
- **full address**: 2 Korora Road, Oneroa, New Zealand 1081, 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1081, New Zealand, Takapuna

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is "How the Stoat Stole Christmas" - A Free Family Play  being held?
  - **A:** "How the Stoat Stole Christmas" - A Free Family Play  takes place on Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 am to Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 06:45 am at 2 Korora Road, Oneroa, New Zealand 1081, 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1081, New Zealand, Takapuna.
- **Q**: Who is organizing "How the Stoat Stole Christmas" - A Free Family Play ?
  - **A:** "How the Stoat Stole Christmas" - A Free Family Play  is organized by Artworks Community Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** "How the Stoat Stole Christmas" - A Free Family Play  is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Takapuna, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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