Aotearoa 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.
Read MoreOur longest running annual arts festival is back on the boards and out in the community with a celebratory programme that harnesses the talents of creatives and artists from Whakatū, Aotearoa and around the world.
Read MoreSaturday Laughs is back with another two hour comedy showcase! On Saturday 3rd September Coastlands Theatre in Kāpiti will come to life with laughter with this outstanding line-up of comedians from around the world.
Read MoreAs Tāmaki Makaurau looks forward to the arrival of spring, theatre lovers will be delighted that Te Pou Theatre have confirmed the dates and lineup for the eighth iteration of their annual Kōanga Festival - an annual celebration of Māori playwrights and their work. This is a chance for Aucklanders to see some of the very best of what’s happening in Māori theatre, and be the first in the world to experience these new works.
Read MoreAuckland Pride is thrilled to welcome arts luminary Nathan Joe into the role of Creative Director. In the position Joe will lead the creative vision of the organisation and support the delivery of the annual Auckland Pride Festival, continuing the organisation's support of rainbow communities and mission to enhance Auckland Pride as an authentic and abundant home for creative arts.
Read MoreThe explosive, full-length and large-scale dance work Te Wheke is set to tour for one night only to Ngāmotu / New Plymouth on August 26, Heretaunga / Hawkes Bay on August 31 and Te Papa-i-Oea / Palmerston on September 9.
Read MoreAuckland Fringe has just launched its dynamic, and inclusive programme, with over 70 shows and performances that push the boundaries of theatre, comedy, music, dance, circus, exhibitions and so much more. For the first time the festival will happen on its new dates of 30 August – 17 September, perfect timing to launch Tāmaki Makaurau right into spring.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreLet 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.
Read MoreKicking 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.
Read MoreHong 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.
Read MoreDangerous, 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.
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