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Saving Santa’s Sparkle — 20 December 2026, 15:00

A family Christmas pantomime set in the fictional Kiwi seaside town of Kōwatawata, where local heroes must restore the magic of a pōhutukawa tree’s fading star. Expect music, comedy, colourful characters and audience participation. This…

Saving Santa’s Sparkle — 20 December 2026, 15:00
Where
The Regent Theatre, 17 The Octagon, Dunedin 9016 · Dunedin · Otago
Starts
20 December 2026 · 3:00 pm
Cost
Adults from $25; children under 16 from $15; under-twos free on an adult’s lap. Online service fee $5 per ticket plus 3% card/processing fee. A $7.50 pickup fee may apply per booking.

A family Christmas pantomime set in the fictional Kiwi seaside town of Kōwatawata, where local heroes must restore the magic of a pōhutukawa tree’s fading star. Expect music, comedy, colourful characters and audience participation. This performance starts at 15:00 on 20 December 2026 at The Regent Theatre; the finishing time has not been published. Under-twos can attend free when seated on an adult’s lap. The venue has flat main-entrance access, a lift to accessible toilets and Stalls seating, and wheelchair spaces with companion seats. Contact the Box Office to arrange access needs; Circle seats require stairs.

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