Note: Footage from one of their other shows called Monarch.
Curriculum Relevance:
Environmental Science and PDHPE.
Wild Feelings explores the amazing lives of two Australian birds, the New Holland Honeyeater and the globe trotting Bar-tailed Godwit and it's 12,000 kilometre migration.
Wild Feelings combines the curriculum areas of Science and Health through the character and characteristics of these two Australian birds. is an award winning children's play that combines vivid characters, laugh out loud comedy and eye catching physical theatre.
Health After diving deeply into the difficult emotions of the jealous New Holland Honeyeater we surface with a greater understanding and multiple ways to process and resolve uncomfortable feelings.
Science We journey across the world with the Bar-Tailed Godwit and learn about her adventures and environmental challenges. ‘Wild Feelings’ examines the life cycles of the New Holland Honeyeater and the Bar-Tailed Godwit, their interaction with other creatures including predators, the threats to their habitats, and the impacts that humans have on these creatures.
Co Theatre Physical mixes story, vivid characters, physical theatre and comedy.
Wild Feelings is a winner of the 2023 'Plays for the Young' competition at Playmarket NZ.
What schools have said:
It was fantastic! The children were absolutely fizzing! We loved your incredible performance! It was wonderful having an energetic and engaging show about growing our emotional literacy!
Julia Nissen, Ponsonby Primary School, New Zealand.
Thanks very much for a dynamic, energetic and enjoyable show. Our children were really engaged and enthralled from start to finish. The content was also directly linked to what we've been learning and discussing at school.
Jenn Moffat, Bayfield School, New Zealand.
The ‘Wild Feelings’ show was such a great experience for our children. It was lots of fun and full of great learning that suited all age groups from Year 1s to our Year 6s. There was so much laughter and great interaction from our students. They were engaged from the start to the finish. Thank you yet again for providing wonderful entertainment with meaningful messages
Joanny Beasley St Theresa’s Catholic School, Plimmerton, New Zealand.
Price: $6.50 per student (No GST Applies).
Suitable: Preps, K to Year 6.
Minimum Audience Size: 130 students.
Times: Show: 50 minutes. Set up: 60 minutes. Pack up: 30 minutes.
Requires: a flat indoor performing area 5m deep x 5m wide x 3m height.