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Hiding Behind the Mask: Jesters, Jokers, and Clowns

Global

14/03/2024 - 24/03/2024

"From Iago to Arthur Fleck: a History of All Kinds of Masks in Drama..

The Trapeze Artists

Dunedin

17/03/2024 - 19/03/2024

"Life swings high and low in opera..

"A tribute to a remarkable talent..

In the Name of the Son - The Gerry Conlon Story

Auckland

14/03/2024 - 17/03/2024

"Unravels Conlon's imprisonment and the nature of the troubles in Northern Ireland..

Pooh Bear Live

Dunedin, Invercargill, Oamaru, Southland

16/03/2024 - 24/03/2024

"“There was a polar bear and she was wearing a tutu”..

BELLE - a performance of air.

Wellington

21/02/2022 - 17/03/2024

"Stunning lighting design offers many a trompe l’oeil ..

"Must see performance!..

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IYKYK

Wellington, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Hamilton, Auckland, Christchurch

20/07/2023 - 27/03/2024

"Fostering and promoting contemporary dance in Aotearoa..

"Human stories glimpsed in fleeting detail..

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Hatupatu | Kurungaituku: A Forbidden Love

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua

20/02/2024 - 17/03/2024

"Ngā Pūrākau (myths) are driving forces..

"A Te Ao Māori lens..

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Control Z

Nelson

16/03/2024 - 19/03/2024

"Original, fun and engaging theatre ..

We, The Outsiders

Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland, Whangarei

31/01/2024 - 29/09/2024

"A Gathering of Migrant Stories..

"Intensely personal stories performed with commitment and energy..

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I Don't Wanna Dance Alone

Auckland

15/03/2024 - 17/03/2024

"Ideas of community, Asian togetherness,..

The Politician's Wife

Dunedin

15/03/2024 - 17/03/2024

"Actors work together like a well-oiled machine..

Firebringer

Dunedin

14/03/2024 - 23/03/2024

"Huge energy and enthusiasm..

Medea

Nelson

15/03/2024 - 19/03/2024

"A punchy, passionate, playful and provocative adaptation..

The Trial

Nelson

14/03/2024 - 18/03/2024

"Fast-paced, spirited adaptation of Kafka’s dystopian tale..

"Unique, powerful and truly memorable..

LOVE AT TIMES

Nelson

16/03/2024 - 23/03/2024

"To work for peace, is to uproot war from ourselves..

"The war grinds on but the dramatic voices will not be stilled..

Rojos

Global

14/03/2024 - 24/03/2024

"The stage becomes a forest...

Tutus on Tour 2024

Raumati, Hastings, Christchurch, Hamilton

16/02/2024 - 14/03/2024

"A joyful celebration..

"Will leave the audience captivated..

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LAVVIES 2

Dunedin

14/03/2024 - 17/03/2024

"The A Team is still terrific..

Dan Bain: Anxiety Knife

Dunedin

14/03/2024 - 16/03/2024

"An easy to recommend show..

LOST LEAR

Wellington

14/03/2024 - 17/03/2024

"A brilliant premise is found wanting..

"Astonishingly insightful, moving and surprising..

Gerard Dougherty - Jokes about Birds

Dunedin

14/03/2024 - 16/03/2024

"A lot of audience engagement..

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