# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Land of the Long, Long Drive
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Wētā, Tuna and Kārearea are mates of Gary the Glowworm, and are travelling to attend his rave in the cave birthday party. The friends face a number of trials on the road, and learn that despite their differences, they can achieve their goals by working together! A tale for kiwi kids, featuring iconic NZ creatures, landscapes and fresh waiata by NZ singer songwriter Benny Tipene.

Land of the Long, Long Drive is the Winner of Playmarket’s 2022 Plays for the Young (3-8 Year-old category), and nominated for the PAYPA production of the Year (2024). A tale about friendship, birthdays and going the extra mile for the ones we love, Horse With No Name and GRIDLEY by Victoria are excited to bring back Land of the Long, Long Drive for Circa’s big 50th birthday celebration! 

Written by Catriona Tipene and Ryan Cundy
Directed by Catriona Tipene
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/land-of-the-long-long-drive/200030156169632
- **Event Categories**: Music, Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 29

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 1 Taranaki Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
- **lat**: -41.29021
- **long**: 174.78038
- **full address**: 1 Taranaki Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Land of the Long, Long Drive
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/55d35d7544382214169949505c7d96f1c580cc6a4070368fc6485872b5b12e03-rimg-w1200-h675-dcdcdbd3-gmir?v=1782432985

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Land of the Long, Long Drive being held?
  - **A:** Land of the Long, Long Drive takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am at 1 Taranaki Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Land of the Long, Long Drive?
  - **A:** Land of the Long, Long Drive is organized by Circa Theatre.

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