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The Secret Lives of Extremely Old People

Wellington

25/11/2023 - 17/12/2023

"Our elders honoured by telling their stories with love, dignity, humour and connection ..

HANSEL AND GRETEL (RNZB)

Wellington, Palmerston North, Napier, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin

06/11/2019 - 29/10/2023

"Serious themes at the heart...

"Vale Jon T. Thank you...

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Treasure Island: The Pantomime

Wellington

18/11/2023 - 13/01/2024

"Jthan Morgan ‘unquestionable star’ in Circa’s panto..

"A treasure in itself that families of all persuasions will enjoy..

MannBannd

Palmerston North

18/11/2023 - 16/12/2023

"Cleverly written, tightly directed, stellar acting, well produced and designed..

Wrestling with Wregret

Auckland

14/11/2023 - 18/11/2023

"Wilson-Kokiri disrupts the fourth wall and opens the door to the possible..

Bright Star

Wellington

17/11/2023 - 25/11/2023

"Infectious energy from charming cast and lively musicians uplifting and heartening..

"Shines with plot twists and toe-tapping music..

The Cherry Orchard

Dunedin

11/11/2023 - 16/11/2023

"Magical effects, enthusiasm and playfulness..

THE SWING

Wellington

07/02/2020 - 18/11/2023

"Made with a heart-melting level of care..

"A carefully considered and expertly crafted experience that has real potential to be an instigator of change..

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Unitec Dance SHOWCASE 2023

Auckland

16/11/2023 - 19/11/2023

"Buoyed by Agility and Resilience: Congratulations Graduating UNITEC Students..

Naturally Curious

Wellington

14/11/2023 - 25/11/2023

"Piques our curiosity, celebrates diversity and welcomes inclusion..

Green Silence

Christchurch

28/10/2023 - 28/10/2023

"Collective silence under a full moon..

CONCERNING THE UFO SIGHTING OUTSIDE MT ROSKILL, AUCKLAND

Wellington, Auckland

07/06/2023 - 11/11/2023

"Thank you, Captain Dana Hayward, may you and your creator live long and prosper..

"A beautiful, delicate, raunchy way of raising questions about how we relate to each other..

WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT

Auckland, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Wellington

30/03/2023 - 02/12/2023

"The art of Waiting for Godot..

"Profoundly entertaining. Don’t wait, book now...

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The Point of Incidence

Auckland

23/09/2023 - 30/11/2023

"Who are we if not reflections of each other and society?..

Skin Hunger - Solo

Hastings, Auckland, New Plymouth

27/10/2023 - 15/06/2024

"A cathartic experience of self-expression, self-exploration and self-forgiveness..

"‘Skin Hunger-Solo’, seen through a new lens, should be on your ‘must-see’ list. It's great work!..

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LOVE/LOVE/LOVE/LOVE/LOVE 2023

Auckland

07/11/2023 - 11/11/2023

"Medicine for the Heart..

Missy Coulée- The Journey

Hastings

03/11/2023 - 03/11/2023

"Queer joy in the face of oppression is an act of resistance...

Live Live Cinema: Night of the Living Dead

Auckland

02/11/2023 - 12/11/2023

"‘Night of the Living Dead’ is outstanding, magnificent, disturbing, weird, with top-quality performances & great direction,..

FEATHER MESSAGES: THE ONES WE TAKE FOR GRANTED

Wellington

04/11/2023 - 04/11/2023

"Birds, being trans, being between cultures, language...

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