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Whānau, play and place: Cubbin’s extended Company-in-Residence supports children’s theatre in Christchurch

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Cubbin Theatre, the only company in Aotearoa New Zealand dedicated to making theatre for babies and very young children, has had its Company in Residence programme at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre in Christchurch extended through 2026 and 2027, following an initial one year residency in 2025.

Lixin Zhang Piano Students

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Witness performances by some of the finest students of prodigious young pianist Lixin Zhang.

Terence Yang Flute Recital

Tuesday 11 August 2026

Terence is a flute student of Anthony Ferner and a year 11 music scholarship student at St Andrew’s College. Terence is also a very accomplished pianist studying with Lixin Zhang. He is passionate about music and looks to pursue music performance in the future. 

Keina Rollinson Cello and Marimba Recital

Tuesday 25 August 2026

Keina Rollinson (aged 18) is a multi-instrumentalist who has been studying percussion, cello and trombone since the age of 9. Currently she is a first year Bachelor of Music student at the University of Canterbury and teaches percussion and cello students. She performs regularly in CSO and Woolston Brass, as well as being part of the National Brass Band of NZ. Achievements that she is most proud of include at the NZCT Chamber Music Contest National finals, her groups claiming 1st prize in 2022 and 3rd prize in 2025, as well becoming the Open Solo Champion of Champions at the National Brass Band Championships in 2025. 

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