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Ms Christmas Bachelorette
Wellington
13/12/2024 - 13/12/2024
"Hearts won over with this uplifting Christmas improv..
The King In Yellow
Wellington
11/12/2024 - 14/12/2024
"Lots to work on in the process of bringing it to next year’s Fringe..
WHŌRE
Wellington
11/12/2024 - 14/12/2024
"Thought-provoking work with moments of real power..
The 3 Wives of Antony
Wellington
11/12/2024 - 14/12/2024
"An energetic romp with laughs, frights and some sad bits..
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Royal New Zealand Ballet
Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Auckland
12/10/2024 - 12/11/2024
"Curiosity piqued, this perfect Christmas confection presents our zesty national ballet company...
"The perfect storm of enchantment..
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O Little Town of Beckenham
Christchurch
21/10/2024 - 05/12/2024
"Unique Christmas comedy serves up laughs with a local flavour..
Verdict
Wellington
04/12/2024 - 07/12/2024
"Impressive scale of collaboration and cooperation in its creation..
Alma and the Mind Galaxy
Wellington
04/12/2024 - 07/12/2024
"Strong cast makes sensitively written characters lively and credible..
GOMIL
Nelson
30/11/2024 - 14/12/2024
"Slick switching of characters and from jarring comedy to winning pathos..
Te Radar's CookBookery!
Nelson, Auckland
06/09/2024 - 01/12/2024
"Culinary lunacy, celestial voices, Aunt Daisy's recipe for swan, and Te Radar - a splendid recipe for holiday fun..
"Go for the cherries, stay for the carrots..
Last Man Standing
Auckland
26/12/2024 - 30/12/2024
"Two excellent works of subtlety, tenderness and strength..
Twelfth Night (or What You Will)
Dunedin
28/11/2024 - 07/12/2024
"Globe’s exuberant production a special treat..
"A celebration of Dunedin..
Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
08/11/2024 - 29/11/2024
"Consummate performers bring the goods..
The MILKYVERSE
Wellington
26/11/2024 - 30/11/2024
"Improv at its best offers life lessons to us all..
New Zealand School of Dance Performance Season 2024
Wellington
20/11/2024 - 30/11/2024
"The cast of 15 dance with enthusiasm and commitment..
"Strong dancing , stylish presentation, great lighting..
Strictly Ballroom
Christchurch
23/11/2024 - 01/02/2025
"Plenty to applaud in this exuberant holiday musical...
MY GREATEST PERIOD EVER
New Plymouth
23/11/2024 - 24/11/2024
"An edutaining mix, sometimes hilariously funny, at others extremely serious..
High School (The Improvised) Musical
Wellington
19/11/2024 - 23/11/2024
"Well-tuned with a flair for spontaneous creativity..
Marc & Marisha Time Travel the Theatre!
Wellington
11/11/2024 - 17/11/2024
"A joyful and inventive ode to the stage..
Thank You, Ten - A Musical Celebration
Wellington
19/11/2024 - 23/11/2024
"Their happiness is our happiness and it is considerable..
How Far Do Your Arms Reach?
Wellington
15/11/2024 - 15/11/2024
"A consensual canvas exploring improvisational freedom..
TALOFA PAPA
Porirua, Wellington, Hamilton, New Plymouth
03/12/2016 - 17/11/2024
"Papa’s strict but mischievous ways create powerful drama..
"Connection made despite separation and absence..
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Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime
Wellington
16/11/2024 - 11/01/2025
"Sleeping Beauty brings time warps and twists..
"Brings a fresh approach to an age-old and much-loved tradition..
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Headlines
Sunday November 24, 2024
PLAYMARKET ACCOLADES 2024
The Bruce Mason Playwriting Award was presented to Leki Jackson-Bourke at the Playmarket Accolades in Wellington on 24 November 2024.
Saturday November 23, 2024
The Wellington Theatre Awards 2024
It’s time to celebrate the drama. Announcing the highly anticipated 2024 Wellington Theatre Awards, Ngā Whakarākei O Whātaitai Award Nominations!
Deadlines
Friday December 6, 2024
Whakaari Aotearoa Drama New Zealand Research Opportunity
Mahi Whakaari o Aotearoa – Drama New Zealand is committed to supporting kaiako in all sectors of drama and theatre education within Aotearoa. Whakaari Aotearoa Drama New Zealand along with our tertiary partners have acknowledged a gap in our understanding of current research directly related to Drama & Theatre in Education in Aotearoa. Drama New Zealand is therefore looking for a researcher to complete a literature review of theatre / drama in education research in a New Zealand context. The Literature review is to be available to kaiako and ākonga via our Whakaari Aotearoa, Drama New Zealand website.
Wednesday October 9, 2024
BATS Theatre Celebrates 35 Years of Inspiring Performance with Flight of Fancy Fundraiser
BATS Theatre, one of Aoteaora’s most beloved performing arts venues, is turning 35. To celebrate, we are hosting the do-not-miss event of the year featuring iconic artists, awesome auction items, and delicious food and drinks. Flight of Fancy: BATS Turns 35 takes over the entire building on Kent Terrace on November 16 2024.
Views & Q's
Wednesday December 4, 2024
Comments posted to review of Invisible:
Comments posted to review of Invisible: Sarah Barham December 1st, 2024 And in an ironic twist, this reviewer misrepresented and trivialised these women’s traumatic stories thus underlining the point of the show! Sarah Barham December 3rd, 2024 Specifically -
Thursday October 24, 2024
Comment posted to review of DAWN RAIDS
Kau Sandys October 24th, 2024 Honestly, the whole production team were awesome and amazing! They depicted everything my late father shared in terms of how he retold the dawnraid experiences, his own experience as well as other pacific islanders experiences he knew of. ...
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