Gather the pack and scurry along to two Auckland Phil concerts offering fur-filled music and fun for the whole whānau.
Catch Aotearoa’s favourite mischievous pup at Hairy Maclary’s Greatest Hits on 26 July in Takapuna’s Bruce Mason Theatre, then experience an exciting combination of award-winning animation with live orchestra at Wallace & Gromit in Concert on 23 August in the Aotea Centre.
Auckland Phil’s Hairy Maclary’s Greatest Hits children’s concert brings to life on stage the beloved stories of Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy and his adorable friends. Tamariki and their grownups will dig seeing their favourite Hairy Maclary and Friends tales told through music and songs, including ‘Slinky Malinki, Open the Door’, ‘Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack’ and ‘Scarface Claw’.
Featuring the effervescent vocals of Jackie Clarke, accompanied by Auckland’s professional orchestra and the National Youth Theatre Children’s Chorus, this magical concert will be barks and laughs a minute. Reuben Brown, the talented 2025 New Zealand Assistant Conductor-in-Residence, will conduct the Auckland Phil as they perform Jan Bolton’s brilliant musical re-creation of Lynley Dodd’s treasured stories.
Then, in August, get ready for a captivating show for the whole family starring everyone’s favourite cheese-loving duo, Wallace & Gromit, at Wallace & Gromit in Concert. Complete with live music performed by Auckland Phil, custom animations and classic movie clips, including The Wrong Trousers screened in full, this action-packed show is sure to delight both tamariki and adults alike.
Join Wallace as he prepares to perform his musical masterpiece My Concerto in Ee Lad with help from his faithful canine companion, Gromit… what could possibly go wrong? Watch and listen as the story unfolds whilst Wallace prepares backstage, assisted by his trusty chum, Gromit. Wallace communicates with the conductor via his magnificent invention, the ‘Maestro-matic’ podium – complete with messaging chute, health and safety barrier and plates of cheese and crackers! Disaster strikes but the show must go on…
This interactive experience features bespoke animation as well as a screening of The Wrong Trousers with live orchestral accompaniment, alongside classic Aardman film clips, classical and popular music and Wallace’s latest inventions. Wallace & Gromit’s pal, Shaun the Sheep, also joins the show, featuring all his best moments since he first appeared in A Close Shave.
Get your paws on tickets today from aucklandphil.nz or Ticketmaster. You’d be barking mad to miss it!
Hairy Maclary’s Greatest Hits
11am & 2pm, Saturday 26 July
Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna
Recommended ages: 2 years to 10 years.
This concert is proudly supported by Mighty Ape, Auckland Live and The New Zealand Herald.
Wallace & Gromit in Concert
2pm & 4.30pm, Saturday 23 August
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
Recommended ages: 7 years and above.
Produced in association with Aardman Animations Ltd & Carrot Productions. Presented in association with Auckland Live.
