JANE CAMPION, DONNA SUMMER AND RACHEL WARD TO FEATURE AT THIS YEAR’S DOC EDGE FESTIVAL

Doc 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.

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Michelle Lafferty
CHILDREN’S THEATRE PERFORMANCES GIFTED FOR FAMILIES OF HAWKE’S BAY

Acclaimed 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.

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Michelle Lafferty
CHILDREN’S THEATRE PERFORMANCES GIFTED FOR FAMILIES OF HAWKE’S BAY

Acclaimed 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.

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Michelle Lafferty
THE NEW ZEALAND DANCE COMPANY APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

The Board of the New Zealand Dance Advancement Trust is very pleased to announce the appointment of NZ Arts Laureate Moss Te Ururangi Patterson (Ngāti Tūwharetoa) to the role of Chief Executive/Artistic Director of The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC).  Patterson joins NZDC as the Company enters its second decade, following a period of disruption caused by the COVID-19 epidemic.

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Michelle Lafferty
THE NEW ZEALAND DANCE COMPANY APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

The Board of the New Zealand Dance Advancement Trust is very pleased to announce the appointment of NZ Arts Laureate Moss Te Ururangi Patterson (Ngāti Tūwharetoa) to the role of Chief Executive/Artistic Director of The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC).  Patterson joins NZDC as the Company enters its second decade, following a period of disruption caused by the COVID-19 epidemic.

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Michelle Lafferty
CATEGORY IS: LOUD & QUEER - A ONE NIGHT ONLY EXTRAVAGANZA OF AOTEAROA QUEER COMEDY

The 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival With Best Foods Mayo is about to get even camper with the New Zealand Comedy Trust’s brand new event - Loud & Queer, a celebration of Aotearoa’s LGBTQIA+ comedians and the capital’s iconic queer community - Saturday 20 May at Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington’s spectacular St James Theatre. This one-night-only extravaganza will be hosted by certifiable local hero and drag queen Judy Virago, and uber popular comedian and parody king Tom Sainsbury.

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Michelle Lafferty
DOC EDGE FESTIVAL, THE PLACE FOR ART WATCHING: FIRST FILMS RELEASED FOR 2023 PROGRAMME

The Doc Edge International Documentary Film Festival is back for its 18th year and is set to make a massive impact with an exciting line-up of films, a captivating XR Exhibition, the prestigious Doc Edge Awards, an engaging Schools Programme and live events. The festival will run from 24 May to 9 July in Auckland at The Capitol Cinema (24 May – 5 June), Wellington at The Roxy Cinema (7 – 18 June) and nationwide online at docedge.nz(19 June – 9 July), so no matter where you live in the country, Doc Edge is here to entertain, inform and expand your mind.

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Michelle Lafferty
THE WORM HAS RETURNED

Nightsong is delighted to return to the stage with their 2022 underground hit - THE WORM playing at Bruce Mason Centre 5 April, ahead of a school holiday run from 11 - 22 April at the Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre.

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Michelle Lafferty
PACIFIC DANCE NEW ZEALAND ANNOUNCES 2023 FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

After three years of absence from Auckland’s theatre scene, the annual Pacific Dance Festival will finally return to our stages from 1 – 16 June. The 2023 festival programme represents the international partnerships which celebrate the diversity and richness that the Pacific brings to the dance and arts landscape of Aotearoa.

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Michelle Lafferty