This well loved tale of Nemo and his friends will be performed as an interactive 30-minute show, followed by a further 45-minute, optional, sensory exploration session. This is a fully inclusive event
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his child, Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin must face his fears and embark on an epic journey across the ocean. Along the way, he is joined by unforgettable characters including the optimistic Dory, the laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang. Together, Marlin and Nemo overcome challenges and discover courage, connection, and themselves.
Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
This production is more than a performance - it is a sensory exploration experience. Te Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall and surrounding spaces will be brought to life as audiences are invited to interact with a range of tactile props, set and immersive underwater elements. Sensory moments are also woven through the show, so come ready to engage, explore, and be part of the story.
The performance runs for 30 minutes, after the show the underwater themed sensory spaces will open, allowing audiences to explore and enjoy the sensory environment at their own pace.
Show times are:
Fri 17 Jul 2026, 10:30am–12:00pm
Fri 17 Jul 2026, 1:30pm–3:00pm
Sat 18 Jul 2026, 10:30am–12:00pm
Sat 18 Jul 2026, 1:30pm–3:00pm
Tickets are:
General Admission ($20)
Pay-what-you-can
Book, Music and Lyrics by
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Book Adapted by
Lindsay Anderson
Music and Orchestrations Adapted and arranged by
Myrna Conn
Based on the 2003 Disney/Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton.
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)
Supported through funding from Sport Northland, Whangārei District Council, Spectrum Foundation, Creative New Zealand and Foundation North.