Mrs Wishy-Washy 2024 – Live On Stage

Mrs Wishy-Washy by Joy Cowley Adapted for the stage by Tim Bray Songs by Christine White Created for ages 3-8 Show run time: approx. 50-60 minutes, no interval 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. Review: “Mrs Wishy-Washy is more than just a comfortable hour-long dalliance in the theatre. It is a fine addition to children’s theatre repertoire and it does Joy Cowley proud on every level. It’s well worth a visit, but get in quick because it’s bound to sell out." – Lexie Matheson, Theatreview NZSL Interpreted performances: Sat 21 September 5:00pm (Gala) Thu 26 September 10:30am NZSL + Deaf Stage Experience post-show (School Term performance) Sat 12 October 10:30am Discounted tickets for Deaf and disabled patrons. Audio Described performances: Tues 24 September 1:00pm + Touch Tour 12:00pm (School Term performance) Sat 28 September 1:00pm + Touch Tour 12:00pm Discounted tickets for Blind and disabled patrons. Sensory Relaxed performances: Wed 25 September 10:30am (Schools Only) Mon 30 September 10:30am Discounted tickets for Neurodivergent patrons. For NZSL Interpreted, Audio Described and Sensory Relaxed accessibility resources, head to https://timbray.org.nz/accessible-performances/ Costume Parade: Dress up in character! We love to see imaginations running wild and encourage our young audience to dress up as their favourite ‘Mrs Wishy-Washy’ character. We will show off the costumes onstage with a parade at the start of the performance (Note: Saturdays and school holiday shows only). Gift a Seat® You can make a difference to children by letting them experience the joys of live theatre through donating to Gift a Seat®. Through the Gift a Seat® programme, Tim Bray Theatre Company offers free seats to children from schools that need support. We also offer free seats to specialist schools, Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education and BLENNZ (Blind and Low Vision Education Network of NZ), as well as families from Make-A-Wish (NZ). Tim Bray Theatre Company is Auckland’s leading theatre for children and was awarded the 2020 Arts Access Creative New Zealand Arts For All Award. This organisation is administered by The Operating Theatre Trust (a registered charitable trust CC26517).