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Up Down Girl - Directed by Nathan Mudge and Michiel van Echten

Adapted from ‘Up Down Boy’ by Sue Shields with Myrtle Theatre Company

Company: The Up Down Project

It’s time to fly.

Mattie is off to college in an hour – and she’s left it to Mum to pack her case. Mum won’t miss the blaring music, slamming doors and massive phone bills. But Mattie is no ordinary teenager, and will Mum cope without her? Direct from a sold out season in Palmerston North, Up Down Girl is an honest and uplifting play about the extraordinary life of a person with Down syndrome and their mother’s humorous perspective on bringing them up.

The Up Down Project is an inclusive performance collective that aims to empower tāngata whaikaha, promote tolerance, and encourage collaboration between artists of all backgrounds and abilities. This production of Up Down Girl, which served as a catalyst for the group’s formation, was initiated by actor Lily Harper in response to an insensitive storyline about the Down syndrome community on her favourite television show.

“Everyone is different. Anything is possible. I want to show the world what we’re made of.” – Lily Harper

“Lily Harper steals the limelight.” – Stuff

5:50pm - 6pm - Arrive

6pm – 6:15pm - Introduction to show in Foyer
6:20pm – Doors open
6:30pm – Show
7:20pm – Show finishes. Meet the cast afterwards if you want.

Price: $20 access and concession tickets. No charge for an accessibility companion. Children’s tickets are $15.

To book tickets for Up Down Girl please email circa@circa.co.nz or visit in person at 1 Taranaki Street. This show will be 50 minutes including interval.

Let us know if you have any questions and look forward to seeing you at the theatre!