The Duffy Theatre

Every year, two groups of travelling actors journey from North Cape to Bluff bringing the message It's Cool to Read and Cool to Achieve to tens of thousands of Duffy kids.

With over 500 schools to reach each year this exciting live 45 minute show has become a Duffy institution and a highlight of many school calendars.

In previous years Duffy kids have been enthralled by shows such as Duffy's Dance Diary Adventure, Duffy's Time Travel Adventure and Duffy's Occupation Exploration. 

Duffy kids now have the chance to experience the pinnacle of literary achievement - when the Duffy Books in Homes Theatre brings a new show to Duffy primary schools.

Duffy and the Best Book in the World is the latest in a series of shows by Duffy Theatre - which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.

The show is being brought to schools by New Zealand Post - a long-standing supporter of the Duffy Books in Homes programme and the official sponsor of Duffy Theatre.

In the show Duffy, the hero of the story, accompanies Marvel, an old and much-loved book, through its magical journey with its various owners; Emmy, Rocky and Wiremu. Duffy's little brother Scruffy provides some hilarious moments as he tries (unsuccessfully) to tear Duffy away from his love of reading.

Duffy and the Best Book in the World shows how a book can be many things to a child: a gift that can be opened again and again; good company; a good advisor; an introduction to new places, ideas, people and things; a safe place to escape; and a great thing to share with friends and family.

After every performance the actors make a special presentation to three children, chosen by the school for the extra effort they have made. Each will receive a book which is a finalist in the 2012 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards, plus a special certificate - The New Zealand Post Award for Great Effort in Reading and Writing.
 

The Duffy Theatre Songs

There were some great songs performed by the Duffy Theatre in 2011.  So great that the Southern Duffy Theatre team decided to record them for you to enjoy for free! 

Just right click on the images or links below and choose 'Save Target As' to save the song to your computer in MP3 format.  You can then play it in iTunes or Windows Media Player or burn to a CD for use during Duffy assemblies and other activities.

Download Read Your Heart Out 

Download Borrow Read Return 

Download I Love My Job 

Download Library Song