NZ'S BIGGEST ARTS FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN
2011 was the fifth biennual Arts Festival for Capital E and it was the biggest yet – with 7 international shows, 8 kiwi events, 82 schools, 170 performances, 422 buses of students, 1,500 children attending per school day with thousands more coming with family in the weekends.
Deborah Norris, a teacher at St. Theresa’s School in Plimmerton, took a group of children during the first week of the education programme
"It’s such a treat for them to be entertained in amazing venues, it runs so smoothly and the children get such a variety of quality shows..”
Our entire team is proud of what the Festival achieves for our young people, their families and communities. Through assistance funding for low decile schools, enables children in the Wellington region to get actively involved in performance and has a reputation as a truly accessible experience across all socioeconomic levels.
Our generous sponsors help make this festival possible and we could not do it without them. Capital E sincerely wishes to thank our major funders; Wellington Museum Trust, Wellington City Council, Creative NZ and all our wonderful sponsors and media partners.
STUART GRANT
Capital E Director
REVIEWS:
"Astonishing, brilliant . . . Awkward Theatre Company have aced the Grimms." - Theatreview, GRIMACE
"jaw-droppingly magical... they had people gasping and sighing. Movies spend millions on SFX to lesser effect." - The Capital Times, HEAR TO SEE
"an absolutely fantastic and heart-warming piece of theatre...A must see!" - Arts Access, UP DOWN BOY
"Highly effective theatrical magic . . ." - The Dominion Post, BOATS
"dramatic imagery compelling to watch..." - Theatreview, 2 DIMENSIONAL LIFE OF HER
"A cleverly conceived blend of grossness and innocence...their stories and character traits emerge between original songs delivered with great wit and musical skill." - Theatreview, VINNIE SEPTIC AND THE PRINCESSES
"The things that Linsey Pollak can do with a rubber tube are genuinely amazing . . . Recommended." - Theatreview, PASSING WIND