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I LOVE YOU G
Auckland
01/05/2024 - 11/05/2024
"A heartfelt testament to the enduring power of human connection..
"High energy, emotive, honest, sharp, clear, concise, fast-paced, physical, spartan and full of love..
Swan Lake - The Royal NZ Ballet
Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch
18/07/2013 - 05/05/2024
"Rapturously erupts onto the stage..
"Principals superb, matched by impressive dancing all round..
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He Aha Te Hau
Auckland
29/04/2024 - 30/04/2024
"They maintain a beautiful hold over their deep pool of simmering ihi..
"'He Aha Te Hau' is an outstanding historic milestone as Ngāti Whātua share the history of their land and its…..
Mum's Vege Patch - Development Season
Wellington
25/04/2024 - 27/04/2024
"A thoughtful and necessary piece that allows us all to explore our relationship with grief..
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Live on Stage
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
23/04/2024 - 19/05/2024
"Laughter, longing, leisure and anxiety are skillfully counter pointed in this 'sweet, warm, play'..
Wellington Preview Show 2024
Wellington
24/04/2024 - 24/04/2024
"The Comedy Festival is a smorgasbord. Come along and sample...
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
Wellington
20/04/2024 - 05/05/2024
"Jump in, hold on and enjoy the ride..
Mansfield Park
Wellington, Auckland
17/04/2024 - 21/04/2024
"A most ingenious contrivance - and Fanny is delightful!..
"In times of job cuts, genocide, and climate change, an adventure into the West is a lovely distraction...
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The Effect
Auckland
16/04/2024 - 11/05/2024
"Who do we truly love and how do we know if we are happy? Good question!..
Kinky Boots
Christchurch
19/04/2024 - 04/05/2024
"High octane, heartwarming entertainment...
SCATTERGUN: After the Death of Rūaumoko
Auckland, Nelson
28/07/2022 - 04/05/2024
"The audience shout accolades, rising and roaring “Bravo, bravo”...
"A Shakespeare for all New Zealand..
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THE GOLDEN ASS
Takaka, Wellington
06/07/2022 - 11/05/2024
"A fantastically engaging collection of slapstick adventures..
"An inspiring, classic, relevant, hilarious plea for empathy..
Queer Deportment
Dunedin
20/04/2024 - 20/04/2024
"An ordinary morning turns into a queer festival..
HELIOS
Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington
09/04/2024 - 21/04/2024
"Universal themes, experiences and emotions that resonate deeply..
"Richly created ode to the power of the storyteller..
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ME AND MY NANA
Christchurch
02/11/2019 - 14/04/2024
"Me and my Nana – an adorable story about very special relationship..
"Gentle, whimsical and wholesome..
A Paintbox of Clowns KidzStuff
Wellington
13/04/2024 - 20/04/2024
"Entertains, inspires and brings smiles to all..
"Impressive skills and a lesson for all coalitions..
The Tempestuous
Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North
13/06/2023 - 21/04/2024
"Phenomenal energy, vivacity, versatility, inventiveness and humour..
"Wonderful word wrangling and expert audience interaction..
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Aya and the Butterfly
Wellington
13/04/2024 - 27/04/2024
"Heartfelt storytelling, breathtaking puppetry, universal themes..
Double Goer
Nelson, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch
24/10/2023 - 27/04/2024
" Unravelling the power of the feminine..
"Brave and confronting and traumatizing...
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WHENUA
Wellington, Auckland
08/03/2024 - 12/04/2024
"The dislocations of contemporary life..
"Questions identity and ties to land...
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