Auckland’s leading theatre for children, Tim Bray Theatre Company brings back a modern classic, The Whale Rider, beloved by children and parents alike! Hailed as the ‘most intelligent Tim Bray production’ (KickArts, 2014) - the show swims across Tāmaki Makaurau this Spring.
Read MoreFollowing the successful 2022 release of the award-winning documentary film of the same name, A Boy Called Piano the stage show is embarking on a national tour to Pōneke Wellington, Dunedin Arts Festival in Ōtepoti, Ōamaru, Hawkes Bay Arts Festival in Te Matau-a-Māui, Ōtautahi Christchurch and Auckland Live in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland from October 04, 2022.
Read MoreAudiences across Aotearoa can join in the fun of Auckland’s favourite night-time playground, the Auckland Live Cabaret Season, through a brand-new online experience: The Virtual Wintergarden.
Read MoreMedia are invited to film, photograph and interview the audacious artists that come together for the annual Auckland Live Cabaret Season from 14 - 25 September.
Read MoreWorld renowned physical theatre and contemporary circus performer Thomas Monckton is back with his Auckland Arts Festival smash-hit: renowned one man show The Artist, blending physical theatre, dynamic clowning, and outrageously funny storytelling. Adding to the already impressive tally of over 100 performances, this highly acclaimed solo show will hit two local arts festivals around the country in October and November culminating with a return season at Q Theatre’s Rangatira, 8 - 12 November.
Read MoreBeloved New Zealand author Janet Frame’s landmark novel is brought to life on stage by the iconic theatre company Red Leap. Filled with fierce heart and visual splendour, Red Leap’s Owls Do Cry made its world premiere in Frame’s childhood hometown of Ōamaru, followed by sell-out seasons in both Tāmaki Makaurau and Whangārei, and a South Island tour in 2021. This year it is going on tour, to Hamilton and Wellington from 26 October – 13 November.
Read MoreThe biggest celebration of comedy across the year, the Best Foods Comedy Gala, is fast approaching and the final stand out stand up comedians have been added to the lineup at The Civic on Friday 9 September, and at Michael Fowler Centre on Friday 30 September.
Read MoreAutaia returns to Tāmaki Makaurau in 2022 as rangatahi from eight schools across the region take centre stage at the Kiri Te Kanawa theatre to present their latest original works of haka theatre. Created in partnership between Auckland Live and award-winning collective Hawaiki TŪ, Autaia embraces a unique blend of kapa haka traditions and contemporary performing arts to celebrate the richness, diversity, and importance of Toi Māori.
Read MoreA Traveller’s Guide to Turkish Dogsis the spellbinding tale of a dog and her man.
Read MorePremiering in October at Tempo Dance Festival 2022 as part of the Tempo: Te Rerenga o Tere programme, What They Said unites The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) with celebrated Australian choreographer Jo Lloyd for her first work made on a New Zealand company.
Read MoreThe most wonderful time of the year will be even more special on Sunday 27 November with the return of our beloved annual Farmers Santa Parade – New Zealand’s largest Christmas parade.
Read MoreAotearoa is in for a treat of legendary proportions this Spring as Thoroughly Modern Māui hits the road for a nationwide tour. A modern retelling of the legend of Māui, written and performed by Rutene Spooner with a four-piece band, this cabaret extravaganza mines the myth to explore the challenges facing modern Māori in Aotearoa - complete with rhinestones and glitter.
Read MoreTwo of Aotearoa’s most accomplished actors come together to perform a car chase of a thriller which will have audiences gasping for air and gripping their seats, when The Wasp makes its NZ premiere at Auckland’s Q Theatre 14 - 24 September and Wellington’s Circa Theatre from 1 - 29 October.
Read MoreSomeday Stories is back with Series 6, platforming the exceptional work of six emerging young filmmaking teams, and supporting them to produce their first professionally funded short film project. These incredible and thoughtfully considered films will premiere every Monday and Wednesday throughout late August to mid-September, with the first film launching online on Monday 29th August. All of the films will be accessible to watch through the Someday Stories channels and their screen partners; RNZ, Whakaata Māori and PlayStuff.
Read MoreThe finalists of the capital’s premier comedy competition have been announced and are gearing up for the grand finale at San Fran on Thursday 18 August. The finalists who have made their way to the top are: Hoani Hotene, Leki Lyons, Fin McLachlan, and Booth the Clown, Keegan Thomas, Aidan Hyland, Alexander Reid, Daniel Boerman.
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