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Coombe: Inside Me

Palmerston North

10/02/2024 - 10/02/2024

"Often funny, always entertaining..

Morgan and Justin Get Ambitious

Palmerston North

09/02/2024 - 09/02/2024

"Gettin’ ambitty wit’ it – a meander through millennial angst ..

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Dunedin

09/02/2024 - 18/02/2024

"Summer Shakespeare is a gift to Dunedin  ..

Artist Descending a Staircase

Dunedin

08/02/2024 - 17/02/2024

"Sugar Art is Just the Beginning… a smart, funny jigsaw of a play..

LEGACY 7

Auckland

07/02/2024 - 10/02/2024

"An evening of happy/sad/moving/funny shows that is, without doubt, the best 'Legacy' yet...

This Room is an Island

Auckland

02/02/2024 - 04/02/2024

"Unequivocal determined vision..

"Part immersive performance, part remembrance, 'This Room is an Island' invites us to witness and to become vulnerable...

Lads on the Island

Wellington

03/02/2024 - 02/03/2024

"Friendships and relationships explored .....

"An exceptional production of a literally extra-ordinary play..

H.R. The Musical

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

01/02/2024 - 22/05/2024

"Every song and scene is immaculately written, rehearsed and delivered..

"Riotous send-up of corporate culture...

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The Most Haunted Comedian in New Zealand

Palmerston North

02/02/2024 - 02/02/2024

"Many stories, and weird and wonderful associations of things, people and places ..

Pring it on!

Auckland

31/01/2024 - 03/02/2024

"Beautiful singing, stunning choreography, amazing acting and moments that make us tear up, laugh a lot and feel happy afterwards..

Kia Ora Khalid

Wellington

31/01/2024 - 03/02/2024

"The audience takes every hit in the heart during this incredible opera..

blip

Wellington

31/01/2024 - 04/10/2024

"Pure honesty, total freedom: immersive joyous theatre..

"Engaging, well designed, skilfully presented, challenging-but-not-off-putting..

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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40 NEW ZEALAND SCENES FOR YOUTH

Global

01/01/2024 - 31/12/2024

"An essential resource for young practitioners and anyone working with the youth demographic..

ON GOD

Wellington

24/01/2024 - 27/01/2024

"Cultural clash of deities makes you laugh, cry, think, and makes you so proud to be from the Pacific Islands..

The Supper Club

Wellington, Christchurch

20/01/2024 - 17/08/2024

"Intimate and sexy cabaret show will leave you grinning from ear to ear...

"Prepare to be wooed and charmed..

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At The Altar

Wellington

24/01/2024 - 27/01/2024

"Outstanding onstage horror a well co-ordinated creative success..

Guru Dudu's Silent Disco Walking Tours

Christchurch

19/01/2024 - 28/01/2024

"Life-affirming Silent Disco Tour spreads joy and good vibrations...

Jarred Fell - BELIEF

Christchurch

19/01/2024 - 19/01/2024

"Unique and dynamic Kiwi crowd pleaser keeps audience guessing...

Sing It!

Christchurch

21/01/2024 - 28/01/2024

"Sing It! joyously and enthusiastically embraces the spirit of a singalong...

The Odyssey

Christchurch

11/01/2024 - 28/01/2024

"Physical humour and theatrical creativity ensure that this Odyssey is an epic success...

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