The delightfully mischievous and totally hilarious theatre company A Slightly Isolated Dog is back with The Trojan War, their latest rambunctious work. Playing at BATS Theatre 16 - 20 August and Basement Theatre, 23 August - 3 September, this is the third instalment in their trilogy of highly interactive shows that retell well-known stories in a unique and playful way.

Let yourself be seduced by the beauty and grandeur of The Civic as the Auckland Live Cabaret Season returns to Auckland this year from the 14 - 25 September.

Kicking off a seven centre national tour at the Nelson Fringe Festival, this little gem was originally made for parks, cul-de-sacs, and driveways back in 2020 when theatres were closed and gatherings limited. Now it has been adapted for indoors too and is sure to delight intimate audiences at Studio One from the 28-30 June.

Hong Kong born writer and performer, Cynthia Hiu Ying Lam takes audiences on a universal journey that intimately connects and honours three generations of her female ancestors with the world premiere of her debut play 愛，媽媽 (Love, Mum). This brave and deeply moving autobiographical solo performance plays for two shows only at the Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre on 16 and 17 September. The whole nation and the world can also stream the second performance live for 48 hours following the performance.

Dangerous, ferocious, provocative, unashamedly feminist - Silo Theatre marks a quarter century of trailblazing theatre with The Writer, Ella Hickson’s savage play that threatens to burn the theatre world to the ground.

Audiences will be treated to a rousing performance of Durufle’s Requiem, a world premiere of Tolnay’s Symphony 2019, and Piazzola’s Adios Nonino & Escolaso by the sublime Bach Musica NZ on 18 September at the Auckland Town Hall.

Te Pou Theatre are set to unveil their innovative new theatre Whare Whakaari Matihiko on 11 August, an immersive digital space all about manaakitanga, sociability, adaptability, and nurturing Māori theatre.

The iconic 2 hour comedy line-up showcase Saturday Laughs, which has been taking Aotearoa’s best comedians to the regions, is now set to hit Westport, bringing plenty of laughs to the NBS Theatre on 27 August.

More big names have just been added to the Best Foods Comedy Gala, Aotearoa’s most prestigious night of comedy. Jam-packed with the best in the biz, the legendary names on the Best Foods Comedy Gala line-up are sure to have audiences laughing the night away on Friday 9 September at The Civic in Auckland and then again on Friday 30 September at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington.

Six of the country’s best comedians are getting ready for a spirited night of hearty debate at The Great Comedy Debate presented by national law firm, Lane Neave! Coming to Tāmaki Makaurau for one night only 17 August at Rangatira, Q Theatre.

With the heats rolling out weekly, The 2022 Wellington Raw Comedy Quest is well underway to reveal the new talent of the Wellington comedy scene. These are the comics that will go on to become the next big things. The top 24 rookie comics from the heats go through to the semi-finals for a night of kick-ass comedy at San Fran on 27 July and 4 August, with the grand Wellington final hosted by Justine Smith on Thursday 18 August.

In 2022 Auckland Pride delivered its first ever Takatāpui led and focused Festival - Te Tīmatanga. To build on its success, Auckland Pride wants to nurture stronger support for Takatāpui artists and empower them to create more sustainable pathways and careers.

After captivating audiences around the world, award-winning theatre-makers Trick of the Light are coming to Q Theatre’s Loft with Tröll - a lo-fi wi-fi fable with the retro vibe of Stranger Things. Tröll combines Nordic folklore with internet myth, through puppets, projection, and shadow-play. This darkly comic tale of the dial-up age will play from 8 - 13 August 2022.

Staying true to their passion to create new theatre with emerging and professional actors, Massive Company is back in the live space to premiere What We’re Made Of landing at Māngere Arts Centre and ONEONESIX stages from August 2-12.

Doc Edge held their annual awards as part of their 2022 festival at The Civic this evening to honour the incredible talent and hard work of local and international documentary filmmakers.