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By
Tusk Puppets and Andy Manning
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Original story by
Charlotte Thomas
If you were a sock, what would you do if you woke up and your best friend had disappeared?
Join Jo the sock on their quest to find their other half. Will they have the courage to face dirty undies, broken boots, and the ever-feared WASHING MACHINE?
It’ll all come out in the wash!
The Lost Sock is a musical adventure full of puppets and songs.
You are welcome to bring along your own sock puppet to join in the fun!
Recommended for people aged 5 – 9 years old.
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Tickets
Standard Adult $12 Senior (65+) $12 Friends of The Court Theatre $12 Group (10+) 10% Discount* Child (under 18) $12 Community Services, Student ID or Hāpai Access cardholders $12 *Applies to Standard Adult, Friends, Child and Senior price tickets -
Key Dates
- Wednesday 17 April 2024 - 1pm: NZSL Interpreted Performance
- Tuesday 23 April 2024 - 11am: Relaxed Performance
- Tuesday 23 April 2024 - 3:30pm: Intro to Puppetry with Tusk Puppets - Youth Workshop
- Wednesday 24 April 2024 - 2:30pm: Backstage Tour
- Saturday 27 April - 7:30pm: Adults Only Performance
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Relaxed Performance
A Relaxed Performance is a special performance of a show designed to welcome those who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication disorders, or a learning difficulty.
This means that there will be a relaxed attitude to audience noise and movement during the performance, and some small changes will be made to the light and sound effects. The auditorium will have a smaller than usual capacity so patrons will be able to move around more easily. There will also be a chill-out area available in the foyer.
All ages are welcome.
The Relaxed Performance for The Lost Sock will be held at 11am on 23 April 2024. To prepare for your trip to the theatre, download our Relaxed Performance pack here.
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Adults Only Show (16+)
When the little socks have gone away, the adult socks come out to play! The Lost Sock Adults Show is a one night only R16 version of Tusk Puppet’s hit musical adventure. Join us for a naughty giggle at the uncensored side of puppet shows. Featuring raunchy jokes, smutty innuendo and all the double-entendres you can handle, this fresh take on a children’s story is not to be missed! With hosts Andy Manning (director) and Trubie-Dylan Smith (Every Brilliant Thing) giving live director’s commentary, come and see a different side to your favourite sock-friends.
The Lost Sock adults only show (16+) will be staged at 7:30pm on Saturday 27 April 2024. Book your tickets here.
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Cast
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Creatives
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Press Reviews
"The Lost Sock is a surefire holiday treat, telling the tale of Jo, the sock and the search for their missing best friend Wizz. This is a story every child and their parents can relate to..."
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Youth Puppetry Workshop with Tusk Puppets
Seen our holiday kids show The Lost Sock? Come and learn what goes into it!
Join us on 23 April 2024 for a puppetry workshop with the cast and creatives behind The Lost Sock. Led by Edwin Beats and Rebekah Head, this introductory workshop will explore the use of puppetry for theatre and screen, how to bring a puppet to life, and how to interact with other puppets and performers.
Book now for a no strings attached (excuse the pun!) workshop that is sure to entertain and educate in equal measure.
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Backstage Tour
Step behind the scenes at The Court Theatre to explore a world of theatrical magic!
Everything happens on site here at our Addington Shed, from the creation of grand sets out in our workshop, to the crafting of astounding costumes you've seen in productions like Something Rotten!.
A member of our Court Theatre team will host your tour, sharing stories of past productions and giving you a real taste of what goes on behind the scenes at the South Island's largest theatre company.
The backstage tour for The Lost Sock will be held at 2:30pm on 24 April 2024. Book your tickets here.