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O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi Ma Le Pala'ai | The Liar, the Thief and the Coward
Wellington, Auckland
14/06/2023 - 23/03/2024
"Complex, rich, funny, and (at times) disturbing, 'O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi, Ma Le Pala’ai ~ The Liar, The Thief,…..
"A rollercoaster from being shocked, to hysterically laughing to fighting back tears..
Mr Moon
Global
14/03/2024 - 24/03/2024
"A wonderful avant-garde hour with this found family..
WASH AWAY THE STAINS
Nelson
17/03/2024 - 17/03/2024
"Complementary performers each bring something different and vital to the stage..
Forget me not
Nelson
17/03/2024 - 18/03/2024
"Has the potential to be a lovely, empathetic reflection..
LOST LEAR
Wellington
14/03/2024 - 17/03/2024
"A brilliant premise is found wanting..
"Astonishingly insightful, moving and surprising..
LOVE AT TIMES
Nelson
16/03/2024 - 23/03/2024
"To work for peace, is to uproot war from ourselves..
"The war grinds on but the dramatic voices will not be stilled..
Our Jurisdiction
Auckland, Dunedin
19/09/2023 - 18/03/2024
"Tilting side to side like sailboats..
"Holds time hostage; a distortion reiterated in movement..
100 Things
Dunedin
16/03/2024 - 17/03/2024
"Aiming for a Guinness world record..
Hiding Behind the Mask: Jesters, Jokers, and Clowns
Global
14/03/2024 - 24/03/2024
"From Iago to Arthur Fleck: a History of All Kinds of Masks in Drama..
The Trapeze Artists
Dunedin
17/03/2024 - 19/03/2024
"A tribute to a remarkable talent..
In the Name of the Son - The Gerry Conlon Story
Auckland
14/03/2024 - 17/03/2024
"Unravels Conlon's imprisonment and the nature of the troubles in Northern Ireland..
Pooh Bear Live
Dunedin, Invercargill, Oamaru, Southland
16/03/2024 - 24/03/2024
"“There was a polar bear and she was wearing a tutu”..
BELLE - a performance of air.
Wellington
21/02/2022 - 17/03/2024
"Stunning lighting design offers many a trompe l’oeil ..
"Must see performance!..
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IYKYK
Wellington, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Hamilton, Auckland, Christchurch
20/07/2023 - 27/03/2024
"Fostering and promoting contemporary dance in Aotearoa..
"Human stories glimpsed in fleeting detail..
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Hatupatu | Kurungaituku: A Forbidden Love
Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua
20/02/2024 - 17/03/2024
"Ngā Pūrākau (myths) are driving forces..
"A Te Ao Māori lens..
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Control Z
Nelson
16/03/2024 - 19/03/2024
"Original, fun and engaging theatre ..
We, The Outsiders
Wellington, Dunedin
31/01/2024 - 17/03/2024
"Contends with the Responsibility of Staging Real Stories..
"Some stories are happy, some are sad, all are important..
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I Don't Wanna Dance Alone
Auckland
15/03/2024 - 17/03/2024
"Ideas of community, Asian togetherness,..
The Politician's Wife
Dunedin
15/03/2024 - 17/03/2024
"Actors work together like a well-oiled machine..
Firebringer
Dunedin
14/03/2024 - 23/03/2024
"Huge energy and enthusiasm..
Medea
Nelson
15/03/2024 - 19/03/2024
"A punchy, passionate, playful and provocative adaptation..
The Trial
Nelson
14/03/2024 - 18/03/2024
"Fast-paced, spirited adaptation of Kafka’s dystopian tale..
"Unique, powerful and truly memorable..
Rojos
Global
14/03/2024 - 24/03/2024
"The stage becomes a forest...
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Saturday March 16, 2024
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Friday February 9, 2024
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Monday March 11, 2024
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