MISTER MAKER Live at the Bruce Mason Centre
Mister Maker Live
A recognisable face to young children and their parents the world over, Mister Maker lands on the Shore next month. The BBC TV ‘CBeebies’ superstar talks to Channel magazine ahead of his performances at the Bruce Mason Centre. Christine Young: Can you tell us a bit about Mister Maker? Mister Maker: Mister Maker was created in 2007 by a company called the “The Foundation” in the UK. After many auditions, I was chosen to be the man in the spotty waistcoat. I am one of the scriptwriters of the TV show and I have written the live theatre show too. It sounds a cliché, but being Mister Maker is my dream job.
CY: You involve the audiences in your shows. How do you do that? MM: The show includes a lot of the things that make live theatre exciting - singing, dancing and audience interaction. Mini Makers and grown-ups will be asked to join us on stage to get arty and play games...plus there is a big make that everyone in the audience can help Mister Maker with. We wanted to create a live show that all ages would enjoy.
CY: Mister Maker is described as the ““ultimate arts and craft hero”. Has what you do changed as his popularity has grown? MM: The Mister Maker show will always have art at its heart and it is produced in a bright, bold and comedic way. The character has developed through the years and now with the theatre shows, it has taken on a new and exciting “live” life too! I have always loved arts and crafts and trying to make people laugh. To do these things for my job is just wonderful!
CY: Do kids from different countries react differently to your shows? MM: Wherever we perform our live show, children and grown-ups give us such a warm and excited response. It is heart-warming to hear the reactions of the crowd.
CY: Will the Mini Makers in the audience here see your Doodle Drawers, your Travelling Make Case and your Makermobile? MM: The theatre show has a different set from the TV show...but don’t worry, there will be mentions and appearances from your favourite characters...including - for the first time ever in New Zealand - The Shapes dancing live on stage! We are so excited!
CY: What do you think will most excite Auckland children? MM: The moment when The Shapes take to the stage for the first time! The noise levels in the theatre increase...and then of course everyone joins in with “I AM A SHAPE LA LA LA LA!”. As for their parents – they’ll be taking a selfie with The Shapes in the background! The grown-ups seem to enjoy the Shape singing and dancing as much as the Mini Makers. CY: What you are looking forward to most in Auckland? MM: This is my first trip to New Zealand and I am so excited! I can’t wait to put on a great show for you! I also can’t wait to meet the Mini Makers and their grown-ups.
HHHHH ‘The show is genius’ ‘Brilliantly put together, with sections flowing seamlessly from one to the next, full of fun and energy, and with lots of laughs this is a fabulous show’
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- South London Press
‘Mister Maker Live is like going to see Robbie Williams in concert whilst he does art and craft! What a superb family show and great audience participation!’ - MummyFever.co.uk
‘If you haven’t already booked tickets for this show, best children’s show I have ever been to, big thumbs up!’ - Joanne, Birmingham
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