The Red Dragon
4 - 12 April 2026
Directed by Christine Colbert
The Red Dragon will be coming to the Playhouse in the school holidays.
What is the secret of the mysterious Red Dragon? Find out at the Playhouse theatre these school holidays. All that Lee a young dumpling seller, Jen the monkey and Nightingale know, is that he is taking half the money earned by the poor villagers, that he has stolen a magic ring from the monkeys and the Nightingale’s song. They decide to go and confront the dragon. But things are not always what they seem.
Dunedin Repertory Children’s Theatre brings you an adventure full of magic and drama as we join the travellers on their journey to the Mountains of the Moon. Set in an exciting fairytale landscape, with sumptuous costumes and exciting lighting effects, Lee, Jen and Nightingale encounter many colourful characters, and meet many dangers, on their quest.
Choreographer Ella Verberne has enjoyed the challenge of creating dances depicting a fiery volcano, a river, and swirling winds which threaten to carry the travellers away.
Musical director Serenity Neilson has created two new original songs especially for the show.
Amongst the excitement there is much to laugh at. Jen the irrepressible, boastful and very loveable monkey is always up to mischief and the Property Master is kept busy supplying everything the cast needs – and sometimes only just in time.
Directed by Christine Colbert, The Red Dragon runs from Saturday April 4th until Sunday the12th of April. Sessions for the opening weekend and final Sunday are at 2pm only. All other days are 11am and 2pm. All seats are $12 and can be booked at www.theatretickets.co.nz/shows/playhouse.