Popular New Zealand children's author Margaret Mahy's magical tale The Dragon of an Ordinary Family comes to life on stage in September in a brand-new production by Tim Bray Productions.

Tim Bray Productions presents The Dragon of an Ordinary Family at The PumpHouse, Takapuna from September 27 to October 11, with a special season for schools and pre-schools from 15-26 September. Popular New Zealand children's author Margaret Mahy's magical tale The Dragon of an Ordinary Family comes to life on stage in September in a brand-new production by Tim Bray Productions.

Tim Bray Productions presents The Dragon of an Ordinary Family at The PumpHouse, Takapuna from September 27 to October 11, with a special season for schools and pre-schools from 15-26 September.At the same time Tim Bray Productions is presenting return seasons of the very popular Pippi Longstocking at Howick Little Theatre from September 29 to October 4 and at Hawkins Theatre, Papakura from October 7-11.

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family follows the magical adventures of a family with a very unusual pet - as the little dragon grows bigger, it becomes clear that dragons should not be kept as pets.

Adapted for the stage by Tim Bray, the play features original songs by Christine White, and audience interaction.

"We're encouraging children to come along dressed as a dragon or an unusual pet."

The seasons of Pippi Longstocking in Papakura and Howick follow successful seasons of the play in Takapuna last year and at TAPAC, Western Springs in July this year.

The stage adaptation of Astrid Lindgren's much-loved stories follows the adventures of every child's favourite little girl with her flaming red pigtails and topsy-turvy world of fun and hi-jinks.

"Pippi Longstocking was sold out at the PumpHouse last year and we wanted to give children in other parts of Auckland the opportunity to enjoy this fun story," says producer Tim Bray.

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family is the fourth in a series of professional children's theatre productions presented by Tim Bray Productions in 2008. December will feature the return of the ever-popular The Santa Claus Show.

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

The PumpHouse, Killarney Park, Takapuna, Auckland from September 29 to October 11 at 10.30am and 1.00pm with a Gala Opening on Saturday 27 September at 7.00pm. No shows on Sundays and children are encouraged to dress up as dragons or other unusual pets.

To book, phone (09) 489-8360 or online at www.pumphouse.co.nz. Bookings for the schools season from 15-26 September can be made by phoning (09) 360-2265 or emailing info@timbrayproductions.co.nz.

Pippi Longstocking

Howick Little Theatre from September 29 to October 4 with performances at 10.30am and 1.00pm daily except on Friday 3 October which has a 1.00pm performance only; and at the Hawkins Theatre, Papakura from 7-11 October with performances at 10.30am and 1.00pm daily.

Book at iticket on (09) 361-1000 or online at www.iticket.co.nz.