Betsy Balloon

Betsy is a girl who lives in a world that never stops raining. One day, forced from her home due to rising waters, she sets out to find her long-lost, talented yet unpredictable Uncle Snark.

This is a rambunctious development reading; join us to witness the show’s first outing!

Age group: Aimed at kids aged 4-10; also fun for adults.

Performed by: Isobel MacKinnon, Waitahi Aniwaniwa McGee (Wellington Paranormal, You Are Here) and Jeremy Randerson (Kobolds, Floating Theatre, The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil). Live artwork by Stephen Templer.

Music written by Moniker (The Phoenix Foundation’s Luke Budda, Sam Scott and Conrad Wedde).

Script by Nick Ascroft, based on a story by Bill Manhire.

Directed by Miranda Manasiadis.

Produced by Pirate & Queen.

Made with support from Creative New Zealand and Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts.