SPOTS – The Sex and Prevention of Transmission Study – launched in April with aims to make blood donation fairer for gay, bisexual, takatāpui and other men who have sex with men (MSM), is nearing the end of its collection phase, due to conclude 30 June. To date, researchers have received over 3018 responses, bringing them closer to their goal of collecting 4000 responses from MSM across Aotearoa.
Read MoreEasily the biggest and best night of comedy every year, the Best Foods Comedy Gala rounds up Aotearoa's highest calibre comedy talent, guaranteed to have audiences laughing for hours. Hosted by Rhys Mathewson, this will be the ultimate night out for a guaranteed good laugh, on Friday 9 September at The Civic in Auckland and Friday 30 September at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington.
Read MoreContinuing their unwavering commitment to develop emerging artists and new work, Atamira Dance Company are proud to combine the energies of young artists, senior practitioners, and new technologies to present KAHA – Tripleboost, playing for a limited season at Q Theatre from 7 - 9 July.
Read MoreKicking off the winter festivities, glide into Aotea Square from 24 June, as the ever-popular Aotea Square Ice Rink returns to delight the whole family, along with the most Insta-worthy dining experience in town – The Snugs.
Read MoreThe producers of the NZ International Comedy Festival and Pax Assadi are bringing a new lineup show The Comedy Mixtape to the BNZ Theatre at Manukau’s Vodafone Events Centre, for an unmissable night of stand up with some of Aotearoa’s biggest comedy stars and hottest emerging talent on Saturday 6 August.
Read MoreTala Pasifika Productions return to the ELEMENTAL AKL festival this winter, with Takurua - Nafanua, War Goddess - the sequel to their sold-out 2021 production - Takurua - Battle of the Brothers. The evening weaves together the threads of hospitality, theatre and dance for an unforgettable night out, and a highlight of ELEMENTAL AKL’s 2022 programme, with tickets now on sale.
Read MoreTo mark their impressive 25-year milestone Indian Ink Theatre Company kicks off its five-centre national tour at Auckland’s Q Theatre on June 9.
Read MorePacific Dance Festival and Auckland Live are excited to announce that Fresh Movement’s acclaimed dance-theatre work MĀUI returns to the stage in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland in celebration of Matariki. This epic journey through Polynesian myth and legend takes over the prestigious Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre at Aotea – Te Pokapū Aotea Centre for one night only on Thu 23 June, with tickets on sale from Thu 19 May, 9am.
Read MoreTwo teams of the country's best comics will go head to head in the name of love at The Great Comedy Debate presented by national law firm, Lane Neave. Armed with their comedic genius, impeccable wit, and intellectual nous, six comedians will take to Rangatira, Q Theatre on 17 August to battle it out.
Read MoreSilo Theatre is pleased to announce that MAURI TAU, the innovative audio-play which premiered in 2021, returns this June. To mark the first celebration of Matariki as a public holiday in 2022, New Zealanders at home and abroad will be able to tune in for a special audio experience.
Read MoreMay 14, 2022: On the birthday of Dames Jools and Lynda Topp, The New Zealand Comedy Trust is stoked to announce the Topp Prize, a new annual honour consisting of a $15,000 award and a trophy, to be presented annually to a ‘wild card’ of the comedy scene in Aotearoa. The award pays homage to the irreverent spirit of the Topp Twins, who celebrate their 40th anniversary as entertainers this year. The inaugural recipient will be announced at an event this September.
Read MoreHot off the stage from winning Most Outstanding Show at the 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Rhys Nicholson makes his long-awaited return to Tāmaki Makaurau on 3 June.
Read MorePacific Dance New Zealand is excited to announce its festival line-up for 2022 featuring a combination of digital, virtual, and in-person shows and workshops. The programme is packed with options, giving audiences the freedom to pick-n-choose what they would like to see and do in 2022. The safety of audiences remains of utmost importance, as is ensuring that artists are maximising opportunities to perform and share their creative works while utilising immersive technologies during the pandemic.
Read MoreParty the night away from the comfort of your living room at the cosiest concert ever, as comedy-pop royalty Two Hearts return with their lockdown hit streaming show, HeartCore Karaoke! Next Saturday 21 May, settle in for over an hour of absolute bangers and side splitting lols with comedians from this year’s Comedy Fest (that nearly was).
Read MoreCelebrate the power of documentary with Doc Edge’s 2022 world-class hybrid programme. The festival has just dropped 113 feature length and short films at docedge.nz.
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