3 Jun 2022

Badjelly the Witch to be animated in Aotearoa

From Afternoons, 1:40 pm on 3 June 2022

A New Zealand animation company has won the rights to bring one of the most famous and dearly loved children's story to our screens, Badjelly the Witch.  

The animation company, called Mukpuddy, is one of nine successful applicants for funding under the $50 million dollar Premium Productions for International Audiences Fund.

Anna speaks to Mukpaddy producer Simon Ward about landing the project.

Badjelly the Witch, photo by David Rowland/One-image.com. Used with permission from Tim Bray Theatre Company

Photo: Photo by David Rowland/One-image.com. Used with permission from Tim Bray Theatre Company

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