Following the success of its online festival, Doc Edge and Auckland Live present three great new documentaries at Auckland’s iconic venue, The Civic, for one day only.
These may still be ‘unprecedented times’, but a bit of laughter is the best medicine! Prepare yourself for a homegrown spread of gourmet giggles at the Best Foods Christmas Comedy Gala, hosted by the hilarious Pax Assadi, on Saturday 7 November at The Civic and Monday 9 November at The Opera House.
An international sensation since its world premiere in 2014, Danielle Cormack, Jason Te Kare and Anapela Polata'ivao unite to bring Duncan Macmillan’s critically acclaimed play back to New Zealand. Every Brilliant Thing is a warm, deep hug of a play, a story about depression, loss and finding all the beautiful things in your life – whether it’s ice cream, water fights or laughing so hard you snort milk through your nose.
While the city went into lockdown, art flourished in isolation. Now it’s time to come out and celebrate with Artweek Auckland in this, their tenth anniversary.
Check out the full programme, which is now live at artweek.co.nz
Join us on a journey of eight unique stories told through the lens of five directors, woven into one theatrical evening. This milestone production is brought to life by Prayas’ award-winning ensemble, boasting 20+ performers.
"Greedy Cat sat by the big fridge door. Meow! Meow! Meow! He wanted more.” New Zealand’s most famous cat appears live on stage in a delightful, funny and furry show. Based on many of Joy Cowley’s much-loved early reader books.
The most famous guitar concerto of all time, preceded by a Baroque classic and followed by Mozart’s ultimate work, the beautiful Requiem. Featuring international stars Barkin Sertkaya, Patrick Power and more.
Darkfield Radio is an immersive audio experience that takes place in your own home.
The innovative collection of shows, Darkfield, is launching in New Zealand with their visionary new audio experience DOUBLE. Brought to Aotearoa by Australia's Realscape Productions and UK's Darkfield, DOUBLE will allow Kiwis to take part in a critically-acclaimed, chilling, and immersive encounter within their bubbles, regardless of the country's COVID alert level status.
Aro are releasing their EP 'He Manu Anō', and celebrating with an Auckland Release party on Saturday 29th August at 13th Floor Studio - 206 Symonds Street, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland)
Offering genuine representation for Aotearoa's gender-diverse community both on screen and off, local series Rūrangi is set to have its world premiere as part of Whānau Marama: New Zealand International Film Festival.
After skipping town a decade ago, transgender activist Caz Davis returns to the remote dairy community of Rūrangi, hoping to reconnect with his estranged father, who hasn't heard from him since before Caz transitioned. As father and son slowly reconcile, Caz finds himself swept up in the environmental fight which is dividing the town.
Join NZTrio at the Auckland Town Hall’s Concert Chamber for the first concert of the 2020 programme originally scheduled for April.
Testament to their creativity and ability to adapt, Pacific Dance New Zealand (PDNZ) are proud to introduce a brand-new digital initiative The Transform Series, launching on Wednesday 24 June, 2020.
Postponed due to COVID-19
Postponed due to COVID-19
To connect kiwi communities and give audiences a chance to experience a multi-faceted expression of life outside the bubble, Doc Edge is moving the full 2020 festival and industry event programme online, translating the physical festival to an innovative digital environment this June.
In the coming weeks, Doc Edge will announce the programme of the latest critically acclaimed, award-winning films from NZ and around the world. As audiences are key to creating the community of the Festival, Doc Edge would like to invite kiwis to be part of it. Visit www.docedge.nz, or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
A funny and profane exploration into personal development and wellness from a comedian who has dedicated himself to spirituality to avoid self-destruction.
This 90-minute experience will introduce you to the system that saved his life, continues to save his sanity and will work for anyone who is willing to commit to it.
This is a program for living for those aspiring to be saints who have lived too long among demons. This is an alternative vision for life at a time devoid of real values and connection. This could be the thing you have been looking for and it’s weird that this is the way you’re going to find it.
Directed by award-winning kiwi director and actor Miriama McDowell and featuring a diverse cast of women, the production will sign off Pop-up Globe’s farewell season from March 4-22, 2020, before the Anthony Harper Pop-up Globe theatre pops down, setting their sights on international touring seasons.
Described by critics as exhilarating, brilliant, deranged, hilarious and soulful, Michael Hurst’s acclaimed solo performance finally arrives at Q.
Auckland Fringe festival returns for 2020.
Auckland Fringe is the catalyst for the most exciting, outrageous and unique events in the Auckland cultural calendar.
It’s that time of year again – the Auckland Fringe Festival is back and you’re invited to be a little spontaneous.
The Guilty Feminist is a feminist comedy podcast hosted by Deborah Frances-White. Created by Frances-White and Sofie Hagen in 2015, the podcast features guests on a panel to discuss topics on and related to feminism, and is recorded in front of a live audience.
Comedy super star Jack Whitehall is coming to New Zealand for his very first time and bringing his brand-new show Stood Up. A joy to watch on stage and a comedian who is firmly on the road to becoming a global megastar, this show is not to be missed.
An Unmissable line-up of international and local performers hitting the streets over Auckland Anniversary Weekend
This summer, Mixit presents an exciting new free performance project in partnership with the Auckland Botanic Gardens alongside their biannual Sculpture in the Gardens installation. In A Curious Garden will play in and around the garden and sculptures, where visitors can experience this dynamic and colourful theatrical adventure on 18 & 19 January 2020.
Taking the imaginative framework of Lewis Carroll’s classic story Alice in Wonderful, this devised work will weave together stories, moments and unexpected encounters throughout the beautiful grounds of the Botanic Gardens. Along the way, stories will reflect issues about the environment, endangered plants and the perspectives of the talented cast of young performers around their concerns and dreams for the future of the planet. Bringing to life this dynamic and colourful creative performance will be a 30 strong cast of 13 – 20+ year olds from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Jo Koy will bring his Just Kidding World Tour to New Zealand in December 2019, in Wellington 9 December and Auckland 10 December.
Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated Netflix special, Comin' In Hot streaming worldwide NOW on Netflix, the comedian is currently on the first leg of his Just Kidding World Tour in North America. The Just Kidding World Tour will feature ALL NEW material.
Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing at a Las Vegas coffee house. As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Koy sells out theatres and arenas around the world, and has been breaking ticket sale records with his infectious and explosive energy on-stage. He pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son, with material that has universal appeal. The comedian has had four highly-rated and successful stand-up specials on Comedy Central and Netflix. He can also be heard on his weekly podcast, The Koy Pond with Jo Koy by Starburns Audio.
In 2018, Koy was given the prestigious Stand-Up Comedian Of The Year award at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. In 2019, the comedian reached #1 on the Billboard Charts for his stand-up comedy album, Live From Seattle.
