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Romeo and Juliet 2023
Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, Palmerston North
04/05/2023 - 03/06/2023
"A gripping romantic tale...
"Devote attention to the company’s past as well as to its future...
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THE HAKA PARTY INCIDENT
Auckland, Wellington
30/03/2021 - 15/06/2023
"Confronting realities and big themes that encourage us to look more deeply into them even after we have left the…..
"Shines a light on dark day in NZ’s past..
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Mr & Mrs Macbeth of Dodson Valley Rd
Nelson
01/06/2023 - 15/06/2023
"Cracking new Kiwi take on The Bard has audience in stitches..
COSÌ FAN TUTTE
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
31/05/2023 - 02/07/2023
"A clever, beautifully balanced confection, both crisp and sweet..
Dakota of the White Flats
Wellington
30/05/2023 - 06/06/2023
"One hell of a rollicking ride, with slick stagecraft and pitch perfect performances..
Hamilton
Auckland
26/05/2023 - 11/06/2023
"Powerhouse cast delivers Hamilton with relevancy, urgency, humour and heart..
All of Us
Nelson
27/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"A compelling story with plenty of humour and great dramatic writing..
Gabby Anderson – Bad(ish) Teacher
Wellington, Auckland
09/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Friendly, engaging, genuine and enthusiastically here for a good time..
"Verbal dexterity is a hallmark of her delivery, as are pause, pace and audience participation..
KINKY BOOTS
Auckland, Wellington
25/05/2023 - 15/07/2023
"You will laugh out loud, love out loud and feel all the more sexy for it..
Jim Stanton – Bangwagon
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Like a glittering explosion from a kaleidoscope with cracked and distorting mirrors..
Eli Matthewson – Gutterball
Wellington
24/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Individual threads finally wrapped together in a fast-paced show that never loses its momentum..
Clarissa Chandrahasen – Flawless
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"A lightness of touch and excellent timing compel our smiles and laughter..
SKYDUCK: A CHINESE SPY COMEDY
Auckland, Wellington
14/03/2023 - 27/05/2023
"A consummate comedian with an unashamedly unique performance brings pure joy..
"A fun chance to watch a talented performer challenge himself to hit every mark at top speed..
Johanna Cosgrove – Hi, Delusion!
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Comedy of truth about delusion deserves a long life..
Tim Batt – Is Climate Change Funny Yet?
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Is it a comedy show with jokes about climate change or a climate change rant with jokes included?..
Deacon the Vampire Live! – One Hundred And Ninety Years Of Bullshit
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Fangs for the memories: a deeply funny, horny, murdery, bloody good time..
Barnie Duncan – Just Jolks
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Enough said. You have to be there...
Samantha Hannah – Female Lady Women Comedians
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"We laughed until we cried: absolutely delightful comedy gold..
Neil Thornton HOT MESS ON WHEELS
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"A true gift to the queer community and all lovers of pop culture..
Loud & Queer
Wellington
20/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"A stunning night: a wonderfully varied range of performances..
As You Like It
Dunedin
18/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"AS YOU LIKE IT ..
"Skilful integration of musical elements enhances the emotional depth and comedic moments, eliciting laughter, introspection and appreciation..
Maria Williams – ADHD... The Musical?!
Wellington
16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"Grounded in a fervid, colourful and cartoonish vibe strongly reminiscent of after school TV and a vertiginous and cringey nostalgia..
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Headlines
Saturday April 15, 2023
PLAYMARKET is pleased to announce the ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD winner for 2023 is Albert Belz (Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Pokai) for his play Supernova. Albert also received the award for Best Play by a Māori Writer (an accolade he first received in 2018 for his play Cradle Song). The Adam NZ Play Award recognises and celebrates the best in new unproduced writing for the theatre.
Wednesday March 29, 2023
Despite the challenges leading up to this year's festival, we hosted 67 live events from Aotearoa, Canada, the States, Switzerland, Scotland, the UK, and Australia and sold more than 5,000 tickets.
Deadlines
Tuesday March 21, 2023
An important message from Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki | Auckland Arts Festival (AAF) staff and whānau. Deadline for submissions: 28 March 2023 The recent Auckland Council draft budget for 2023-24 proposes $35.6m worth of cuts to arts programming and organisations.
Wednesday March 1, 2023
Performing Arts Network New Zealand (PANNZ) is delighted to announce the opening of two major opportunities in our calendar: The FAME Awards and The Performing Arts Market and Platforms Fund
Views & Q's
Thursday February 23, 2023
How do you show aroha and manaakitanga to those so terribly impacted by these events? The creative community rallies the way they know how - fundraising and morale-raising.
Friday December 23, 2022
CNZ decision to defund Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand. A top Auckland University English Professor has written a highly-critical letter to the chief executive of a government agency that cut funding to a school Shakespeare festival on the basis it represents a "canon of imperialism".
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