Giant puppets in glow show

Astrophoto of Matariki star cluster by Stephen Chadwick.

The Te Moana Glow Show is coming to Gisborne on October 22 and 23.

Te Moana Glow Show is this year's new twist on the popular Matariki Glow Show, a glow-in-the-dark theatre show seen by over 21,000 children in 2019.

The show will “bring a magical Te Reo Maori theatre experience for children aged 2 to 10 years old.”

It features more than 45 giant-scale, glow-in-the-dark puppets under ultraviolet light in a black box theatre.

“It is rich in te reo Maori and a wonderful opportunity for New Zealand children to learn about elements of Maori myth and legend in an entertaining way,” a spokesperson said.

Children can find out more with a question and answer session after each 45-minute show.

Show times and ticket prices are suitable for families.

For a full list of dates and venues or to book tickets, visit .

Venue capacities will be reflective of Covid-19 alert levels at the time of each show.

■ Te Moana Glow Show, War Memorial Theatre, October 22,23, 10am, 11.30am.