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Waiora Te Ūkaipō – The Homeland

Wellington, Auckland

27/02/2026 - 22/03/2026

"Sits in conversation with the past, present and the future..

"Its lasting impact is proof of its strength. “I leave feeling grounded, stirred and deeply connected.”..

The Remaining

Wellington

26/02/2026 - 28/02/2026

"A stunning show that displays the triumphs, dismays and teenage angst of boarding school life..

A Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Britain

Wellington

26/02/2026 - 28/02/2026

"Funny, inspirational, energetic and relatable..

SOLILOQUY

Hamilton

22/02/2026 - 01/03/2026

"A play with a solid core and a generous heart..

BODIES OF EARTH

Wellington

25/02/2026 - 01/03/2026

"Cinematic presence, a focused mitigation, and ecological formations...

David Klein Presents: Birds

Wellington

26/02/2026 - 01/03/2026

"Like a science lecture with jokes, quizzes, entertaining digressions and some personal history..

Hook, Line And Sphincter

Wellington

26/02/2026 - 28/02/2026

"Most of his material – essentially observational and dad jokes – is really good..

404: Fafa Not Found

Auckland

26/02/2026 - 28/02/2026

"Tech metaphor, nods to colonial violence, all through a mix of Ballroom and character play...

"A stellar show that inspires us to reflect deeply on themes that ebb and flow...

Triple Threat Comedy Night

Wellington

22/10/2025 - 26/02/2026

"The joy of experiencing live comedy in the moment, whether you’re crying with laughter or pain..

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

The Worm

Auckland, Whangarei

05/04/2023 - 22/02/2026

"Kids and adults fully engaged - a genuinely impressive piece of family theatre..

"Humour, energy, delight and a surprising amount of death in a production full of heart..

MYTHOSOMA

Wellington

25/02/2026 - 27/02/2026

"Fluidly melding stories of wholeness through powerful and lingering performances...

"Somatic storytelling takes centre stage in Mythosoma..

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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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BRIEFS FACTORY - THE WORKS

Wellington

24/02/2026 - 01/03/2026

"Bold, brilliant and exactly the shot of glitter-fuelled fabulousness this city needs right now..

Alice May Connolly's BOX

Wellington, Nelson

24/02/2026 - 06/03/2026

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

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..

SadoMusical

Wellington, Dunedin

25/02/2026 - 14/03/2026

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

Pōneke Gangster

Wellington

24/02/2026 - 28/02/2026

"Highly-skilled and energised, intelligent and quick-witted, an impressive opening night..

SKWERT: The Reunion

Wellington

11/11/2025 - 26/02/2026

"A fun, affectionate parody that has all the makings of a cult favourite..

"The play’s potential has yet to be realised..

Motion Sickness

Wellington, Auckland, Nelson, Wanaka, Dunedin, Christchurch

25/02/2026 - 21/03/2026

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

Our Dreaming Bodies

Wellington

24/02/2026 - 24/02/2026

"Honest, intentional & beautiful debut..

The Goodmans

Wellington

24/02/2026 - 28/02/2026

"Dynamic show with a mind-blowing ending a testament to Te Auaha’s legacy..

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