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TANGIHANGA

Wellington, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Tauranga

15/09/2025 - 24/10/2025

"Magnificent, all-encompassing, extraordinarily exquisite..

"A raw, beautiful requiem of whānau and grief..

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RHYS MATHEWSON’S 10TH RODEO

New Plymouth, Tauranga

10/10/2025 - 24/10/2025

"A triumph of truth and timing: raw, hilarious, and profoundly moving..

"Hilarious and thought-provoking..

The Passionate Puritan

Christchurch

16/10/2025 - 18/10/2025

"A riveting postcolonial drama unafraid to take risks..

THE GRIEGOL

Hawea, Wellington, Tauranga

14/04/2021 - 28/10/2025

"Enthusiastically applauded by its audience, many of whom are deeply affected..

"Highly polished production strikes the bullseye with horror and humour..

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REHAB

Auckland

22/10/2025 - 25/10/2025

"A dark comedy exploring addiction and recovery provides an entertaining spectacle..

CINEMATOGRAPHER

New Plymouth, Nelson

16/10/2025 - 23/10/2025

"Shares his original style and view with a caring and loving message for humanity..

Captain Morrow and the Sands of Time

Auckland

21/10/2025 - 08/11/2025

"With a bonkers salve for tough times, Brodie, Hope-Higginson and Sewell deliver belly laughs aplenty..

YES YES YES

Wellington, Hamilton, Nelson

27/02/2019 - 23/10/2025

"Funny, tender, invites reflection through humour, honesty and empathy..

"Theatre that truly makes a positive difference..

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Triple Threat Comedy Night

Wellington

22/10/2025 - 19/11/2025

"Thoughtfully curated for quality over quantity and an inclusive, welcoming vibe..

Ka Tiri o te Moana

Wellington, Christchurch

07/03/2025 - 16/10/2025

"A meditation on courage, curiosity and the power of movement to carry us into new worlds..

Wolf Play

Christchurch

18/10/2025 - 22/11/2025

"An affecting but inconsistent play about finding your pack..

"Surprises, laughter and contemplation leave a deep impression..

WEREWOLF

Paekākāriki, Wellington, New Plymouth

11/06/2021 - 18/10/2025

"Engagingly immersive; a thrilling experience..

"Suspenseful fun..

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Caterpillars & Butterflies

Auckland

16/10/2025 - 18/10/2025

"By turns hilarious and disarming, a clear-eyed take on what it means to exist..

El Jaguar Book (Fight) Club

Auckland, New Plymouth

21/05/2024 - 19/10/2025

"If more book clubs were like this, they would be more popular..

"The rules of Book (Fight) Club insist I say nothing but this show is too funny to stick to the…..

DOUBLE FEATURE with CALLUM WAGSTAFF and GEORGE FENN

Hamilton

18/10/2025 - 18/10/2025

"Comedy outside the box but not so far that you won’t know what’s going on..

BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS

Auckland

14/10/2025 - 18/10/2025

"Casts light on the darkness and complexity of human connection..

Noye's Fludde

Wellington

17/10/2025 - 18/10/2025

"A powerful army of lucid sound and vision that is wholly captivating..

LITTLE GAY IN

New Plymouth

17/10/2025 - 17/10/2025

"A space where stories matter and music brings us together..

The Haka Party Incident

Wellington

16/10/2025 - 25/10/2025

"Production’s focused fluidity belies the epic scale of the play..

BIG TIME

"Zingy one-liners and genuine chemistry in this unapologetically feminist work give insight into the nature of friendship..

GOMIL

Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Raumati, New Plymouth

30/11/2024 - 03/10/2025

"All elements combine to make a greater whole..

"Clever script and delightful characters superbly acted with amazing sound..

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What the World Needs Now - A Hollywood to Broadway Cabaret

Wellington

14/10/2025 - 19/10/2025

"A tonic with a mix of escapism, hilarity, reality and love..

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