Mrs Wishy-Washy
By Joy Cowley
Adapted for the stage by Tim Bray
Songs by Christine White
21 Sept – 2 Nov 2024
Created for Ages: 3 – 8
Show Run Time: 60 mins (no interval)
Auckland Regional Tour
Scrub-a-Dub with Mrs Wishy-Washy
“Oh, lovely mud!” exclaim Mrs Wishy-Washy’s farm animals Cow, Duck, and Pig. These beloved characters from Joy Cowley’s series of picture books are about to come to life in a hilarious stage performance by Tim Bray Theatre Company. While the animals just love getting mucky, Mrs Wishy-Washy is determined to keep them spotless for the Big Farm Fair.
In this funny farmyard adventure, audiences will be treated to comical chaos as Mrs Wishy-Washy attempts to give her muddy animal buddies a good scrub.
This tale teaches valuable lessons about determination, friendship and the consequences of one’s actions, while offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy some good, clean, laugh-out loud fun.
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Accessible Performances of Mrs Wishy-Washy
Tickets from $28 with options available for:
- Deaf patrons at NZSL interpreted performances
- Blind patrons at Audio Described performances
- Neurodivergent patrons at Sensory Relaxed performances
- Disabled patrons at all performances
- Companion ticket discounts
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Audio Described + Touch Tour
The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna:
- Tuesday 24th September at 1pm + Touch Tour at 12 noon
- Saturday 28th September at 1pm + Touch Tour at 12 noon
Māngere Arts Centre – Nga Tohu o Uenuku
Sensory Relaxed
The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna:
- Wednesday 25th September at 10:30am (Schools only). Pre-show introduction at 10:15am
- Monday 30th September at 10:30am. Pre-show introduction at 10:15am
Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau:
- Wednesday 16th October at 10:30am (Schools only). Pre-show introduction at 10:15am
Māngere Arts Centre – Nga Tohu o Uenuku
- Thursday 24th October at 10:30am (Schools only). Pre-show introduction at 10:15am
NZ Sign Language Interpreted
The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna:
Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau:
* + Deaf Stage Experience after show
It’s well worth a visit, but get in quick because it’s bound to sell out.”
– Lexie Matheson, Theatreview
Terms 3 and 4, 2024 – Auckland Regional Tour
Schools, Early Childhood Education providers and Home School Groups enjoy a discounted ticket price of $14.50 per person or School Term performances, across all venues. A minimum booking of 15 people is required to access this discounted rate.
We also offer Audio Described, Sensory Relaxed & NZSL Interpreted Accessible Performances.
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Select your preferred venue below or email education@timbray.org.nz.
Term 3, 2024
- The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna: Monday 23rd September – Friday 27th September
Term 4, 2024
- Due Drop Event Centre, Manukau: Tuesday 15th October – Friday 18th October at 10.30am and 1pm
- Māngere Arts Centre – Nga Tohu o Uenuku, Māngere: Tuesday 22nd October – Friday 25th October at 10.30am and 1pm
Terms and Conditions
Read the Terms and Conditions for invoiced bookings for all venues.
Gift a Seat™ Outreach Programme
Our Gift a Seat™ outreach programme offers students from schools that apply to the programme, Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education, BLENNZ (Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ), specialist schools and Make-A-Wish (NZ) families, the opportunity to attend our shows at no cost. Tickets are generously funded by individuals who attend our shows, or are regular donors, and organisations and trusts that support Gift a Seat™ through funding grants.
Application form for Gift a Seat™ tickets to Mrs Wishy-Washy.
Teacher Resources
We provide a comprehensive cross-curricular Teachers’ Resource Guide (TRG) free of charge for all School Term bookings.
These Guides are packed full of activities and show learning outcomes to support further learning before and after your students attend our performance.
Here is a sample of our Teachers Resource Guide from our show of Roald Dahl’s The Twits.