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My Life is Based on a True Story Round 2
Nelson
05/03/2026 - 09/03/2026
"Makes the ordinary seem extraordinarily hilarious..
BONES
Nelson
09/03/2026 - 10/03/2026
"Powerful, raw and deeply moving with moments of humour and relief..
Opera's Bad Girl: Anna Bishop, the world's first daringly defiant diva
Nelson
09/03/2026 - 10/03/2026
"An amazing, entertaining, true story with lavish costume and jewels..
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Christchurch
07/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Explodes with pride, courage, laughter and love..
Alice in Retirementland
Nelson
09/03/2026 - 10/03/2026
"A fun show, genuine laughs, great costumes, a cohesive and relatable story..
Operamoth
Wellington
04/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Meticulous gestural dance and uncanny imagery..
"A gem allowing us deep into the embroidery of being...
Are You Game?
Nelson
08/03/2026 - 08/03/2026
"Casual, informal, moves along at a lively pace, some wonderful comedic moments ..
Werewolf
Wellington, Auckland, Whangarei
25/02/2026 - 12/03/2026
"Partly improvised, memorably unpredictable, this immersive horror-comedy is an excellent hour in the theatre...
"You may experience thoughts and feelings that are unusual when you go to the theatre..
Electric Bodies
Auckland, Christchurch
06/03/2026 - 15/03/2026
"Sensorial performance topographies of sound, text and soma: all power to PAWA & Tiny Fest..
"Ambiguity, full embodiment and ritual: a non dogmatic antidote for the everyday...
Ā Mua
Wellington
06/03/2026 - 06/03/2026
""I have lived many lives through experiencing Ā Mua"..
Thirty-Six
Wellington
07/03/2026 - 04/04/2026
"A highly stimulating hook-up adventure you won’t regret embarking upon..
Prima Facie
Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Christchurch
18/06/2024 - 12/03/2026
"Confronting, honest and raw, shared beautifully, skilfully and with ease..
"Powerful lawyer to presser of charges brilliantly portrayed..
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Review Revue
Wellington
03/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Meta concept delivers a joyous, generous and loving gift to end the Fringe Festival..
La Ronde
Auckland
05/03/2026 - 22/03/2026
"An absolutely dizzying evening of cabaret in the Spiegeltent. No question, you should go...
The Enshitenment
Wellington
19/02/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Riddled with fantastic lines but marred by structure and timing..
Can't Hear Her Voice
Nelson
05/03/2026 - 08/03/2026
"This new writer is clearly onto something..
Macbeth - RNZB
Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch
25/02/2026 - 21/03/2026
"A breathtaking new work, the finest example of artistic collaboration, excellence on stage, and cheering people on their feet...
"Bold, imperfect and fully alive contemporisation of Macbeth...
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Just Eat the Damn Sausage
Dunedin, Wellington
14/03/2025 - 07/03/2026
"Delights those in the know, enlightens those who need to know and entertains us all..
"From a handful to all hands on deck..
A Man Named Dave
Wellington
04/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Well-crafted and performed featuring three performers at the top of their game..
Floozy
Wellington
05/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Charming, delightful – honest reflection on lust, longing, and loneliness..
The Circus* of Lord Azure the Miraculous
Wellington
05/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"An amusing show in an immersive setting..
NOWHERE; an anti-biography
Wellington
04/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Delivers a powerful festival moment – a consciousness-raising message for peace..
"A rich experience that finds unity in diversity, and proves the personal is political and the particular is universal..
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Headlines
Tuesday February 24, 2026
Matz Skoog (1957–2026)
An obituary from Jennifer Shennan Matz Skoog was instrumental in strengthening and developing the art and profession of dance in New Zealand during his term as Artistic Director of Royal New Zealand Ballet (1996–2001).
Tuesday February 10, 2026
Dunedin Theatre Awards for 2025
Dunedin Theatre Awards for 2025 OUR 14TH ANNUAL ŌTEPOTI DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARD WINNERS!
Deadlines
Monday November 24, 2025
2025 Wellington Theatre Awards Ngā Whakarākei O Whātaitai Award Nominations!
2025 Wellington Theatre Awards Ngā Whakarākei O Whātaitai Award Nominations! Congratulations to all the exceptional nominees. Tickets are on sale now for December 7 at the Hannah Playhouse https://shorturl.at/PC71y - 7.30pm.
Monday October 6, 2025
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST New Work in Development
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN The Hannah x Auckland Live new work in development The Hannah is proud to partner once again with Auckland Live to support the development of a new Aotearoa production, and provide the space and time for a new work in development to make waves. This opportunity includes in-kind venue use of the Hannah Playhouse alongside production support from Auckland Live for the period 2026-2027.
Views & Q's
Tuesday March 3, 2026
Comment on “Pōneke Gangster”
Tiaki Sharp here! In response to Flora’s earlier comment, yes I did...
Saturday February 28, 2026
Comment on “Pōneke Gangster”
I’m curious to know more about, Whaea Putiputi, did Sharp work with trans women when developing this character?
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