The Imaginarium

The Imaginarium returns after a sold-out run last year, now expanded into a special two-day experience.

Step into a magical world where performers guide you through an immersive landscape of art, movement, light, sound, and storytelling. This year’s theme, Our Natural World, invites you to forage, adventure, dream, and connect with the beauty and possibilities of the world around us, as you explore interactive sensory environments and hands-on creative experiences.

Create alongside your young people in a space designed to rediscover the joy of being a child. Dance, build, and play with light, shadow and projection in ways that are entirely your own.

Designed by Disabled and non-disabled artists, this welcoming experience puts accessibility at its heart, creating a space where everyone can take part in their own way.

The Imaginarium is a place to explore, create, feel and grow.

Creative Team:

Created by: Charlotte Nightingale, Lisa Thompson, Michelle Lacey, Shannon Godfrey, Craftlab NZ

Sensory facilitators: Max Leon, James Leon, Emily O’Connor, Lily Mae Ivatt Oakley, Zoe Elvin, Gabriel Pring, Sonny Pring, Jayshri Ratnum, Hayley Ivatt Oakley, Gareth Pring, Courtney Nairn and Chris Ivatt.

This show is just the beginning. There’s plenty more to discover for curious young minds and their caregivers, with lots of FREE activities and experiences to enjoy throughout the festival. Explore them here.