‘Flower Power’ – An activation for public spaces

About

Co Theatre Physical’s striking native flowers promenade across the public space trailed by an adoring artist, ready to draw. With a ribbon he wraps them into a bouquet and sets to work. However, the flowers don’t want to be still, they are curious, cheeky and sociable. They wriggle and shimmy out of their bouquet and dance off to meet people. The artist catches up to the flowers and invites passersby to help him with his art. Interactive, playful and highly visual Flower Power ushers in colour and creativity to the public realm.

Credits

Costume design
by Elizabeth Whiting MNZM

Flowers
created by WOW award winners Carolyn Gibson and Joelle March

Artist
costume made by Natalie Miskin

Concept and direction
by Beth Kayes

Devised and performed
by Katie Burson, Beth Kayes, Natasha Kohler, George Shead and Jake Starrs

Commissioned
by Auckland Live for the We The Young Festival 2026