Earlier in the year I got to see Anika Moa’s new show for kids – taking the songs from her spectacular Songs For Bubbas albums and giving them just enough of a theatrical context. She’s a gifted performer, charismatic, funny and able to curb that potty-mouth just long enough for the potty-users to not be asking mum or dad about the ‘new words’ on the way home.

This July the Chop Chop Hiyaa! show is going on the road. School holidays. Perfect.

If you have little ones and are at a loose end – get along and see this brilliant show. Here’s the line-up of dates:

Napier
St Paul’s Hall
Monday 10 July, 10am & 1pm

Whanganui
Whanganui War Memorial Centre
Wednesday 12 July, 10am & 1pm

Palmerston North
Globe Theatre
Thursday 13 July, 10am & 1pm

Wellington
Hannah Playhouse
Friday 14 July, 10am & 1pm

Hamilton
Agora Event Centre
Monday 17 July, 10am & 1pm

Tauranga
Greerton Community Hall
Wednesday 19 July July, 10am & 1pm

Pukekohe
Pukekohe Town Hall
Thursday 20 July, 10am & 1pm

Auckland
Mt Eden War Memorial Hall
Friday 21 July, 10am & 1pm

Tickets on sale at midday today from www.nztix.co.nz