The Reluctant Dragon

Name: The Reluctant Dragon
Start: 2026-08-08
End: 2026-08-08
Location: Dunedin

The Reluctant Dragon is a family-oriented musical production held at the Otago Boys’ High School auditorium in Dunedin on August 8, 2026. This performance combines storytelling and choral music to adapt Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale about a peaceful dragon and Saint George.

Date: Aug 8, 2026
Location: Dunedin

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Event summary

Highlights

Performance of John Rutter’s musical adaptation of The Reluctant Dragon
Collaboration between City Choir Dunedin and Dunedin Youth Orchestra
Two scheduled showtimes at 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Program including Rutter’s Five Childhood Lyrics and Suite for String Orchestra

This production is a collaborative effort featuring City Choir Dunedin, Little Box of Operas, and the Dunedin Youth Orchestra. It centers on John Rutter’s musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's whimsical story, presenting a comedic version of the Saint George and the Dragon legend where neither party truly wishes to fight. The show is structured as a live musical storybook narrated by Philip Craigie.

The program also showcases additional works by Rutter, including Five Childhood Lyrics and his Suite for String Orchestra, which incorporates traditional English folk melodies. Lead roles are performed by local singers, with City Choir Dunedin members portraying the villagers. The event is designed for a broad audience, lasting approximately 75 minutes with an interval. Two performances are scheduled at 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Otago Boys’ High School auditorium; www.odt.co.nz
Area for browsing nearby events: Dunedin

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