Little giants on the prowl

The dwarf allosaur may sound small, but 80 million years ago this flesheating beast ruled New Zealand. You can see this fearsome creature "live" on stage at Gondwana: Land of the Giants, at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. The performance takes guests on an awe-inspiring journey back through time, with spectacular puppets in a giant inflatable garden. Prehistoric creatures nest, feed and fight for survival, including the meganeura, the largest flying insect ever known, a male dryosaur caring for his young and the dwarf allosaur, 4m tall and 6m long.
Gondwana: Land of the Giants, Auckland Museum, until January 27. Bookings essential, ph 306 7098.