The Rebel Alliance have adapted the stage production of their award-winning space adventure, The Valentina, into an an illustrated audiobook.
Join 8-year-old Ellen and her trusted crewmembers Neil Armstrong, Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova and Laika the space dog on an extraordinary journey, past the edge of the unknown, and onto the surface of the mysterious and dangerous planet, Vitanonan X.
A family friendly adventure for anyone who’s looked to the stars and imagined the cosmos.
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About The Rebel Alliance
The Rebel Alliance is an independent Auckland based theatre company. Founded in 2006 they have,to date, presented 11 works, 7 of which have been premieres of new New Zealand plays. They also started off the development of Centrepoint which co-won the Adam Award for best new New Zealand play in 2015.
Often solidly planted in real life the works they present prove that truth often surpasses fiction. Extraordinary life stories move, provoke, inspire and put our own lives into perspective. They can anchor us in turbulent times.
In 2024 they premiered their 11th play, The Valentina, as part of the Auckland Arts Festival.
Performers: Bronwyn Turei (Ngāti Porou), Ross McCormack, Talia Pua, Wesley Dowdell & Kevin Keys
Illustrations: John Verryt
Sound design: Sean Lynch
Photography and video editor: John Rata
The Valentina stage production was commissioned by Auckland Live as a world premiere for Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2024.
Made with support from Auckland Council.
