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Suitcase Show
Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, Dunedin, Hawea
29/02/2024 - 05/04/2025
"Deliciously dark, riveting, deceptively deep, poignant – an absolute joy to experience..
"An incredibly imaginative use of contemporary technology and repurposed devices..
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Prima Facie
Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Palmerston North
18/06/2024 - 22/07/2025
"An important play that emphasises how much theatre can be a vehicle for change..
"Experience this fantastic production and make the change..
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The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Wellington
26/03/2025 - 29/03/2025
"Draws laughter, gasps and breathless silence at all the right moments..
BLITHE SPIRIT
Wellington
19/03/2025 - 19/04/2025
"Classic ‘Blithe Spirit’ given 1970s twist..
"A timely tonic in these troubled times..
SUPPING WITH THE DEVIL
Dunedin, Wellington
20/03/2025 - 12/04/2025
"Navigates complexity with dexterity..
Hang in there!
Dunedin
20/03/2025 - 22/03/2025
"Heartfelt comedy, brilliantly funny..
Black Grace – This Is Not A Retrospective
Auckland
22/03/2025 - 22/03/2025
"Visionary director Ieremia (and friends) deliver gold on Black Grace's 30th anniversary..
Animal
Auckland, Wanaka
19/03/2025 - 30/03/2025
"Internationally acclaimed - capricious, whimsical, riotously funny, and clucking fabulous..
Running Wet Through A Tunnel
Wellington
18/03/2025 - 22/03/2025
"Very funny, bold and playful with fun musical moments – in search of its heart..
All Heroes
Dunedin
20/03/2025 - 22/03/2025
"Play investigates whether technology is damaging our ability to communicate..
A Streetcar Named Desire
Auckland
20/03/2025 - 23/03/2025
"A slow burner that picks up emotional tension as it proceeds, a triumph...
Breaking Plates - The Musical
Christchurch
20/03/2025 - 23/03/2025
"Talented cast draw you into the heart of this big Greek family..
Shakespeare In Love
Wellington
19/03/2025 - 29/03/2025
"Excellent and satisfying – a team effort on a grand scale..
I Was a Teenage Racist
Dunedin
20/03/2025 - 22/03/2025
"Candid Confessions on Youthful Ignorance..
Only Bones – Daniel Nodder
Dunedin
18/03/2025 - 19/03/2025
"Morphing Magneticism..
"Distilled. Wild. Cutting edge...
Autistic Flair
Dunedin
20/03/2025 - 22/03/2025
"Exceptionally well-written jokes prompt continuous laughter - an absolute must-see..
SPACE HOLE
Dunedin
19/03/2025 - 21/03/2025
"Musical Comedian Brings Cosmic Charm..
Antonio!
Wellington, Auckland
29/07/2023 - 22/03/2025
"Showstopping songs, ingenious lyrics, great performances. Five stars!..
"Chaotic queer love stories burst with poppy catchiness..
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HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
Auckland, Dunedin
13/03/2025 - 23/03/2025
"A lively and ambitious portrayal that leaves us with questions..
"A highly recommended show that unpacks a fascinating woman and her time..
Manage Your Expectations
Wellington, Whangarei, Dunedin
27/02/2024 - 19/03/2025
"Complexity in every aspect of this experience..
"Life (and this show) will happen, regardless of what you expect from it. ..
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An Enchantment of Nightingales
Dunedin
19/03/2025 - 20/03/2025
"Dueling Divas at Dunedin Fringe..
Rare Public Appearance of Miss Georgette Heyer
Dunedin
12/10/2024 - 16/03/2025
"Wit and wisdom combined in uplifting play..
"Highly entertaining autobiography..
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idk: Angst & Hormones
Wellington
18/03/2025 - 22/03/2025
"Captures the essence of youth and growth, and invites reflection..
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Headlines
Thursday March 27, 2025
VICTORIOUS PARTNERSHIPS
Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand (SGCNZ) needed a new partner when its previous one for 18 years was unable to continue to support its annual Shakespeare Festivals for rangatahi nationwide. How thrilled we were when Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Provost, Professor Bryony James, said that the University is delighted to take on sponsorship of this beloved and enduring annual event, saying, “The University is brimming with alumni of SGCNZ festivals, so this partnership is a natural fit.”
Friday March 21, 2025
STELLAR CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE END OF THE GOLDEN WEATHER
STELLAR CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE END OF THE GOLDEN WEATHER 3 May – 7 June A historic moment for New Zealand theatre: The Court Theatre's grand opening In just six weeks, New Zealand theatre will witness an extraordinary milestone! The Court Theatre, the country’s largest producing theatre company, is set to open the doors to its brand-new home in Ōtautahi Christchurch. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the theatre will stage a classic Kiwi play by one of our most cherished playwrights, featuring a stellar line-up of talent eager to be part of this historic event.
Deadlines
Wednesday February 12, 2025
The Wellington Theatre Awards
SEEKING TWO NEW JUDGES The Wellington Theatre Awards Trust is seeking expressions of interest for new judges to join our wonderful judging panel for 2025. We are looking for 2 new judges to join the current panel this year, supporting the Wellington Theatre Sector. This is a volunteer position - looking for committed and reliable individuals to attend productions across Poneke and to contribute to the Wellington Theatre Awards Judging sessions.
Friday December 6, 2024
Whakaari Aotearoa Drama New Zealand Research Opportunity
Mahi Whakaari o Aotearoa – Drama New Zealand is committed to supporting kaiako in all sectors of drama and theatre education within Aotearoa. Whakaari Aotearoa Drama New Zealand along with our tertiary partners have acknowledged a gap in our understanding of current research directly related to Drama & Theatre in Education in Aotearoa. Drama New Zealand is therefore looking for a researcher to complete a literature review of theatre / drama in education research in a New Zealand context. The Literature review is to be available to kaiako and ākonga via our Whakaari Aotearoa, Drama New Zealand website.
Views & Q's
Sunday February 16, 2025
CatGPT reviewed by ChatGPT
Comment posted to Deb Rea’s review of CatGPT I was so astonished by the ChatGPT that I asked Deb how it came about. She replied: “I spent about a minute making sure it understood that I was talking about the show. Then it wrote one that I didn't like so I asked it to try to match L3NT1Ls personality more. Then it wrote one
Wednesday December 4, 2024
Comments posted to review of Invisible:
Sarah Barham December 1st, 2024 And in an ironic twist, this reviewer misrepresented and trivialised these women’s traumatic stories thus underlining the point of the show! Sarah Barham December 3rd, 2024 Specifically -
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