Black Faggot, the blazingly funny and politically charged play by award-winning playwright Victor Rodger ONZM, is making a timely return to the stage this June, this time with the longtime collaborator Anapela Polata’ivao ONZM in the director’s chair. Transferring from the Court Theatre season Black Faggot is set to own the Rangatira stage at Q Theatre from June 25-29, continuing its powerful challenge of conventions and celebration of queer Pasifika voices.
Read MoreBack for the third year, the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayoreturns to Kāpiti for the one night with a bite-sized comedy show packed with top-tier talent and guaranteed laughs. Don’t miss the chance to catch some of Aotearoa’s best comedians on the coast, with Comedy Fest at Kāpiti, on Saturday 10 May at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti.
Read MoreThe renowned chamber ensemble NZTrio He Taonga Wairere are thrilled to announce the appointment of new permanent cellist, Matthias Balzat. Matthias, an award-winning performer, brings a wealth of local and international performing experience to the trio’s next chapter.
Read MoreAn interstellar line-up of free events, planetarium shows, telescope viewings, and community connection this winter.
Read MoreRuby Chen, Co-Founder and CEO of CNEX Foundation, has been named the 2025 Doc Edge Superhero, an honour recognising her outstanding contribution to global documentary filmmaking. She will receive the award at the Doc Edge Awards on 3 July and deliver a keynote address at the Doc Edge Forum.
Read MoreThe internationally acclaimed World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Auckland later this year, showcasing the best and most important photojournalism and documentary photography from around the globe. The exhibition, which presents the winning photographs of the prestigious annual World Press Photo Contest, will head to Tāmaki Makaurau thanks to the Rotary Club of Auckland, from 26 July – 24 August at Level 1, Smith and Caughey’s Building.
Read MoreAuckland, Aotearoa – Get ready for a full-sensory takeover of Karangahape Road as FAM — Food. Art. Music. — launches its first edition on Saturday 3 May, from 12PM to 6PM. This bold new event will transform the iconic street into a pulsing celebration of Aotearoa’s finest music, food, fashion, and creativity.
Read MoreKia Mau, Aotearoa’s celebrated contemporary Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana and Indigenous arts festival, is thrilled to announce their full 2025 programme, running from 30 May – 14 June in Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui. With a lineup that spans theatre, dance, music, poetry, film and more, the festival features work by artists from Hawai’i, Australia, Canada, and across the motu.
Read MoreDescribed as a work of genius, Indian Ink’s internationally acclaimed Guru of Chai returns to Whangārei for the first time since its premiere tour in 2013. On 26 & 27 July at Forum North, Whangārei will get to experience the outstanding theatrical magic of this production, filled with romance, intrigue, betrayal, loss and humour.
Read MoreIndian Ink Theatre Company is thrilled to finally bring their acclaimed production, Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream to Nelson (29 – 31 August) and Dunedin (5 September), after previous dates were cancelled due to Covid. True to the beloved Indian Ink style, this solo show is rife with mischief, intelligence, exquisite puppetry, inspired sound design and comic originality.
Read MoreMuch-loved singer-songwriter Linn Lorkin, a theatrical firecracker, piano-bar icon, genre-hopping musician and Aotearoa’s queen of clever rhyme is back in the spotlight with the release of 101 Songs: The Linn Lorkin Songbook, available from 1 June 2025.
Read MoreThe Silo Theatre Trust Board is delighted to announce the appointment of acclaimed Aotearoa screenwriter, theatremaker, and actor Sophie Henderson as its new Artistic Director.
Read MoreAotearoa’s funniest rising stars and seasoned comedy pros take centre stage at the freshest night of comedy around, the Comedy Mixtape. This hand-picked lineup brings big laughs, sharp wit and unforgettable moments to Pōneke on 6 May at Te Auaha and Tāmaki Makaurau on 7 May at Q Theatre during the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo.
Read MoreAuckland families, get ready! The smash-hit stage adaptation of The Gruffalo is making its long-awaited return to Auckland for the July school holidays. Fresh from sell-out seasons around the world, including London’s West End and Broadway, this magical, musical adventure will take over the Bruce Mason Centre from Wednesday 9 July - Sunday 13 July.
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