The Comedy Mixtape, South Auckland’s unmissable showcase of blazing hot comedic talent from across Aotearoa, returns for two must-see nights on 26 & 27 May at Māngere Arts Centre as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo.
Read MoreAward-winning theatre company Tim Bray Theatre Company is collaborating once again through its Youth Theatre programme with Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education to create a showcase under the bright lights of the big stage. The difference? The students of Ko Taku Reo will create their own work from inspiration that exists entirely from within Deaf culture.
Read MoreTo celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, the New Zealand government is donating $1 million to fund the planting of native trees across Aotearoa. The initiative will be led by Trees That Count in partnership with the Department of Conservation and volunteers across Aotearoa over the coming months.
Read MoreThis May the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo is hitting the road and heading to Kāpiti on 20 May and Carterton on 27 May to deliver a slice of the Festival pie beyond Wellington’s CBD. Both nights will offer up hysterical all-star comedy line-up specials, featuring the best kiwi comedy talent, exclusively for Kāpiti and Carterton.
Read MoreThe 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo is only three weeks away, and the New Zealand Comedy Trust is delighted to announce the final 11 comedy superstars that round out the full, star-studded 2023 Best Foods Comedy Gala line-up. Featuring 23 of the Festival’s top local and international comedians, the Gala offers Aotearoa comedy lovers the perfect taster for the Festival season ahead, on Friday 5 Mayin Auckland and Saturday 6 May in Wellington, both hosted by the incomparable Melanie Bracewell.
Read MoreAlready extended for an extra week due to popular demand during pre-sales, SquareSums&Co, Oriental Maidens and Auckland Theatre Company premiere the neo-noir action-comedy Basmati Bitch at Q Theatre, Rangatira, 11 - 23 July.
Read MoreThe Wild is a sensory, visual celebration of the power we all have to make the world anew. Performed in the school holidays 19th-23rd April at Q Theatre LOFT.
Read MoreSome of Aotearoa’s funniest comedians and television personalities are set to battle it out IRL at this year’s The Great Comedy Debate, a night of lively debate over one mighty topic – the Internet. This year, the New Zealand Comedy Trust are honoured to present the show in a new partnership with chartered accountants and longtime Kiwi comedy supporters PKF Withers Tsang Chartered Accountants during the 30th annual NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo. Six comedians will put it all on the line at SkyCity Theatre on Friday 19 May at 7.30pm.
Read MoreTe Uru announces its new Director Adrienne (AD) Schierning who comes to the position with 25 years industry experience across the sector. Andrew Clifford, Te Uru’s director of almost 10 years moves to the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Schierning brings a new energy and experience to this important position.
Read MoreFollowing its renowned sold-out premiere season in 2021, The Haka Party Incident has confirmed a six-centre national tour from June 2023.
Read MoreDoc Edge is thrilled to announce a suite of new films for the 2023 Festival and introduce its new membership programme, providing documentary lovers with exclusive access to a world of thought-provoking and inspiring films. Members will enjoy a range of benefits, including discounted tickets, early bird access to the festival programme, and invitations to special events such as the 2023 festival's programme launch on 26 April. Additionally, members will have the opportunity to attend a special screening of The UnRedacted, a highly anticipated film from Doc Edge 2022, at SkyCity Theatre in Auckland.
Read MoreDoc Edge is thrilled to announce a suite of new films for the 2023 Festival and introduce its new membership programme, providing documentary lovers with exclusive access to a world of thought-provoking and inspiring films. Members will enjoy a range of benefits, including discounted tickets, early bird access to the festival programme, and invitations to special events such as the 2023 festival's programme launch on 26 April. Additionally, members will have the opportunity to attend a special screening of The UnRedacted, a highly anticipated film from Doc Edge 2022, at SkyCity Theatre in Auckland.
Read MoreAcclaimed theatre company Nightsong are pleased to announce that their acclaimed children’s show The Worm will head to Hawke’s Bay for four shows on 28 and 29 April at Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre, in the magnificent and recently restored Opera House. All shows will be FREE to attend, with almost 4000 tickets available. Particular focus is being given to engaging with communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Read MoreAcclaimed theatre company Nightsong are pleased to announce that their acclaimed children’s show The Worm will head to Hawke’s Bay for four shows on 28 and 29 April at Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre, in the magnificent and recently restored Opera House. All shows will be FREE to attend, with almost 4000 tickets available. Particular focus is being given to engaging with communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Read MoreProving that everyone loves a good laugh, the 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo is showcasing four hilarious whānau friendly shows this Festival, made for even the youngest comedy fans.
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