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Thin Paper, Autonomous Synapses, Nomads, Tokyo(ing)

Auckland, Wellington

19/10/2024 - 01/07/2025

"The entrancing universe of Yamasaki and Footnote creating a hypnotic and extraordinary dance piece...

"Poetically sums up the core question driving this work: how do we become who we are?..

Quiet Rituals

Wellington

01/07/2025 - 01/07/2025

"Cathartic and celebratory, yet deeply reflective all at once...

"Solos from brave physical dancers...

The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition

Christchurch

01/07/2025 - 13/07/2025

"Talented cast and crew never put a foot wrong in standout production...

Mr and Mrs Macbeth of Moonshine Valley Road

Palmerston North

28/06/2025 - 20/07/2025

"Dial ‘M’ for magnificent mumming, mirth, marital mayhem and the Scottish Play..

Taniwha

Auckland

26/06/2025 - 13/07/2025

"Bold, of international festival standard, lush in its creative offering..

The Home Inside

Wellington

26/06/2025 - 05/07/2025

"Fantastic craft in delivering a story of big emotions and building resilience..

Black Faggot

Christchurch, Auckland

17/05/2025 - 29/06/2025

"Jake Tupu and Gideon T. Smith shine in Victor Rodger's gay classic. Highly recommended...

"Often-silenced voices and stories given centre-stage..

Saint Joan

Auckland

25/06/2025 - 05/07/2025

"A cracker of a production, relevant and interesting, with many contemporary messages..

Wannabe Academy

Wellington

24/06/2025 - 25/06/2025

"Has the audience engaged and laughing the entire time..

SURVIVE

Auckland

24/06/2025 - 28/06/2025

"From Tapa Cloth to Power Ballads: a theatrical triumph putting queer Māori and Pacific stories centre stage...

Pele - Goddess of Fire

Auckland

02/12/2023 - 19/06/2025

"A spectacular dedication to Hula through strong, fluid, soft and fiery performances...

"Spiritual essence, ancestral stories..

END OF SUMMER TIME

Christchurch

21/06/2025 - 16/08/2025

"Engaging performance delivers both the laughter and deeper feelings of 'golden years' transitions...

End of Summer Time

Auckland

17/06/2025 - 05/07/2025

"Enthusiastic applause for Grainger's masterful performance, for Sir Roger, and director Quigan..

TĀNE RORE

Auckland

17/06/2025 - 21/06/2025

"A Celebration of Māori Masculinity and Legacy..

La bohème

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

29/05/2025 - 06/07/2025

"A visual feast and excellent performances...

"An opera of relevance to modern to NZ..

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The Tīwhas - A Matariki Spectacular 2025

New Plymouth, Wellington

13/06/2025 - 28/06/2025

"Reminds us joy is resistance, laughter is healing and Matariki shines brightest when we shine together..

"Pride in Māori story-telling, in being Takatāpui, in performance art..

The Sexy Ghost of Xmas Present

Wellington

18/06/2025 - 21/06/2025

"Sexy, unhinged chaos and camaraderie warms our cold winter hearts..

Waypeople

Wellington

15/06/2025 - 15/06/2025

"An intriguing and creative introduction to the mysteries of the Tao Te Ching through jazz..

A Short History of Asian New Zealand Theatre

Wellington

11/06/2025 - 14/06/2025

"Dizzying, disconcerting, deliciously ironic!..

Battle Chorus: Disco Inferno

Auckland

14/06/2025 - 14/06/2025

"Sequins, wigs, sparkly glasses, and a fun format that's all singing, all dancing..

KARE TAO

Hamilton

14/06/2025 - 14/06/2025

"Surprising levels of emotion generated by karetao and puoro exponents..

Glory Whole

Auckland

14/06/2025 - 14/06/2025

"A must-see queer subcultural communion, steamy, anarchic, and unforgettable..

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