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The Circus* of Lord Azure the Miraculous

Wellington, Nelson

05/03/2026 - 13/03/2026

"A little absurd, a little cringe, a little bit panto and a whole lot of fun..

"An amusing show in an immersive setting..

The Night Ali Died

Wellington, Dunedin, Oamaru, Nelson

21/02/2026 - 17/03/2026

"Mesmerising performance - cinema in theatrical form..

"A storytelling masterclass, more than worthy of the standing ovation it receives..

SadoMusical

Wellington, Dunedin

25/02/2026 - 14/03/2026

"Spectacular night of improv..

"A very clever show by two outrageously intelligent and talented performers..

Embarrassed Naked Female (this show contains nudity)

Wellington, Nelson, Dunedin

18/02/2026 - 21/03/2026

"Forces audiences to confront what happens when private moments become public currency..

"The title promises something explicit. The show delivers something smart...

Alice May Connolly's BOX

Wellington, Nelson

24/02/2026 - 06/03/2026

"Gives the audience back everything they put into it a thousandfold..

"Juggles whimsy and truth, digressions and asides to startle and surprise you..

Motion Sickness

Wellington, Auckland, Nelson, Wanaka, Dunedin, Christchurch

25/02/2026 - 21/03/2026

"Unrelenting and exhilarating, spits you out light headed, a little woozy, unable to resist wanting more..

"Fear, rage, defiance, intensity – insisting that in the face of collapse, you can still rave..

Operamoth

Wellington

04/03/2026 - 07/03/2026

"Meticulous gestural dance and uncanny imagery..

"A gem allowing us deep into the embroidery of being...

Review Revue

Wellington

03/03/2026 - 07/03/2026

"Meta concept delivers a joyous, generous and loving gift to end the Fringe Festival..

The Enshitenment

Wellington

19/02/2026 - 07/03/2026

"Riddled with fantastic lines but marred by structure and timing..

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..

Gemma vs The Normal Worms

Global

13/02/2026 - 07/03/2026

"A fully realised world, even amongst all the absurdity..

The Meeting

Wellington

03/03/2026 - 07/03/2026

"A speedy force of embodied characters, a little glitchy but impressive...

Dune but WORSE

Wellington

04/03/2026 - 06/03/2026

"A daring and inventive reimagining with humour, heart and a touch of madness..

Bad Girls

Wellington

04/03/2026 - 07/03/2026

"Their creative insights and unique perspectives are a delight..

PLEASE ADJUST YOUR G-STRING

Wellington

20/08/2022 - 05/03/2026

"Funny, confronting, honest – a delight and a pleasure..

"An intriguing, amusing and heartfelt memoir..

Messy

Wellington

04/11/2025 - 07/03/2026

"Addresses burnout, breaks, friendship and reciprocal support to be ultimately hopeful..

"Frustrations, anger, volatility then unexpectedly heartwarming..

We're Weird for Other Reasons

Wellington, Auckland

10/02/2026 - 07/03/2026

"An antidote, an invitation, a gift and a rattling good show..

Bug Songs Not Love Songs

Wellington

03/03/2026 - 07/03/2026

"A tiny show with a huge heart – catch it before it flies away!..

Ginge & Minge's Redemption

Wellington

27/09/2025 - 07/03/2026

"A marvellously silly road to redemption or redumbtion..

"Left breathless from an hour of laughter..

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