All The Things I Wish I Could Be
Tom Knowles and Jeff Parsnips
A brand new Kiwi kids comedy singalong!
Blast off with Jeff and Tom in All The Things I Wish I Could Be, a wild musical adventure about two lovable dads who dream of becoming everything from All Blacks to ballerinas, mad monkeys to silly monsters. Bursting with original songs performed live, this “very Kiwi” comedy is packed with heart, hilarity, and high-energy fun for tamariki and grown-ups alike.
Starring entertainer Tom Knowles and award-winning comedian-musician Jed Parsons (aka “Jeff Parsnips”), this brand new, Aotearoa original is a joyful celebration of imagination, friendship, and the endless possibilities of who we can be. Perfect for the whole whānau!
“… provoking the audience into fits of laughter” – Theatreview
Tom Knowles – performer and creator
Jed Parsons aka “Jeff Parsnips” – performer and creator
Tom Knowles
Tom Knowles is no stranger to NZ stages, having been part of many touring productions over the years. For children, Tom has performed two nationwide kids tours with Capital E, and recently featured as Shrek in the New Zealand tour of Shrek The Musical. His most recent successes include People’s Choice Global Album of the Year at the Global Children’s Entertainment Awards, 2023 Global Song of the Year, 2024 Best Music Video at the Re-Generation International Youth Film Festival.
Jed Parsons aka "Jeff Parsnips"
Tom is joined by well known kiwi comedian and musician Jed Parsons, whose two New Zealand chart-topping albums have garnered millions of streams and widespread critical acclaim.
Having established himself as one of Aotearoa’s renowned indie singer/songwriters, Jed is fast making a name for himself in the kiwi kids music scene with instant classic releases such as Tomato Tamati under the musical alias, “Jeff Parsnips”.
Jed was a finalist for Best Newcomer at the NZ International Comedy Festival, and a finalist for the 2019 Auckland Live Best Independent Debut award.
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