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Pride Season 2021

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Event: Tami Nielsen sings Nelson – Oct 2024

Award-winning artist Tami Neilson and her band, along with special guest, Jay Neilson, today announces three very special concerts Neilson Sings Nelson in honour of her friend and music...

Event: R.E.S.P.E.C.T – Oct 2024

Four of New Zealand’s best-loved “girls” are set to pay homage to the most powerful divas in music history, with two very special concerts...

Event: H.R. The Musical – Nov 2024

It’s a performance revue like you'll never get in an office tower. This cheeky number, fresh from a sold-out season at NZ Int’l Comedy Festival, takes...

PRIDE EVENTS 2021

Event: Tami Nielsen sings Nelson – Oct 2024

Award-winning artist Tami Neilson and her band, along with special guest, Jay Neilson, today announces three very special concerts Neilson Sings Nelson in honour of her friend and music...

Event: R.E.S.P.E.C.T – Oct 2024

Four of New Zealand’s best-loved “girls” are set to pay homage to the most powerful divas in music history, with two very special concerts...

Event: H.R. The Musical – Nov 2024

It’s a performance revue like you'll never get in an office tower. This cheeky number, fresh from a sold-out season at NZ Int’l Comedy Festival, takes...

Event: Karan Aujla Live in Auckland – Nov 2024

Indian singer and rapper Karan Aujla comes to Auckland for one night only on 1st November 2024. Dubbed as ‘India's most prominent artist’ Karan made...

Event: The Children of Sacred Valley – Sep 2024

From the makers of Mia Blonde: the Ice Dagger, Top Town and Butch Flaccidy and the Fundance Kidz, comes a hilarious new comedy dance show...

Event: ASB Classic – Dec 2024/Jan 2025

Amidst a golden age of NZ Tennis that has seen Kiwi players Lulu Sun, Erin Routliffe and Michael Venus perform with distinction at the prestigious Wimbledon, including Sun reaching the quarterfinal,...

Event: Be Like Billy – Sep/Oct 2024

The highly anticipated tour of Rutene Spooner's Be Like Billy? is set to entertain audiences across Aotearoa. This unique one-man comedy cabaret show, with live music...

Event: Comedy Fest Winter Special – Aug 2024

After an electric NZ International Comedy Festival, which drew nearly 70,000 attendees out to enjoy live comedy, organisers knew that Tāmaki Makaurau was thirsty for...

Interview: Andrew Paterson on Our Own Little Mess

Andrew Paterson stars in Our Own Little Mess, a new play by A Slightly Isolated dog in which the intertwined lives of five characters...

Event: Ka Mua Ka Muri – Jul 2024

Atamira Dance Company encompasses and uplifts the voices of acclaimed choreographers and long-time collaborators, Bianca Hyslop and Eddie Elliott in this unique and powerful...

Movie Review: Twisters

Kia Ora Im Andrew and today Im looking at the film - Twisters In this film a group of tornado chasers working on a way...

Interview: Sean Rivera talks about Scenes from the Climate Era

Scenes from the Climate Era is a play about climate change told in a dizzying stream of twenty-five short scenes, snapping from absurd comedy...

Event: Shiver in the Dark – Oct 2024

Since the iconic riff of Sultans of Swing first captivated the world 46 years ago, Dire Straits has solidified its place in music history. Today, we...

Event: The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale – Nov 2024

The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale will premiere in Middle-earth when this eagerly awaited production opens for a strictly limited season at...

Event: Rigoletto the opera – Sep 2024

A tragic tale of love, power, revenge…and that song Set in stylish la dolce vita 1950s Italy, this cornerstone of the operatic canon blends drama, compelling characters,...

Event: Herbie Hancock in Australia and NZ – Oct 2024

Living legend Herbie Hancock is set to light up stages across Australia and New Zealand in October, in his first visit since 2019, promising...

Event: Troye Sivan – Dec 2024

TROYE SIVAN has unveiled dates for his highly anticipated Something To Give Each Other tour this November and December. After selling out arenas across...

Event: Red Heavens – Jul/Aug 2024

‘Red Heavens’ portrays the true story of Angelina Moleta, an Italian pioneering immigrant on D'Urville Island, whose fate is intertwined with the forces of...

Event: Scenes from a Climate Era – Aug 2024

The choices we made yesterday.The difficult realities of tomorrow.  Rethink everything you know about climate change - the Climate Era is here.  A couple discusses whether...

Event: ‘Mine’ by painter Gian Manik – Jul/Aug 2024

MINE, is an exhibition of paintings by Melbourne-based artist Gian Manik. The exhibition comprises a series of thirteen new paintings (all 2024), twelve of...

Interview: Sabbath Queen

Sabbath Queen is a new documentary by director Sandi DuBowski that was filmed over 21 years the film follows Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie's epic journey...

Event: Elvis A Musical Revolution – Oct 2024

Penned by acclaimed international writers, Elvis: A Musical Revolution transports audiences on an extraordinary journey through the life and music of rock ‘n’ roll superstar, Elvis...

Event: Our Own Little Mess – Jul/Aug 2024

From the creators of audience favourites Jekyll & Hyde and Don Juan, the masters of irreverence, A Slightly Isolated Dog, are thrilled to return to Q Theatre with...

Event: Doc Edge festival July 2024

The DOC EDGE FESTIVAL 2024 is now live featuring a stunning and provocative line-up of 43 features, 23 shorts and 28 immersive projects. The 19th...

Event: Girls and Boys – Sept 2024

After stunning audiences in London and New York, Auckland Theatre Company presents Girls & Boys by Dennis Kelly, with a devastatingly powerful solo performance...

Event: World Press Photo Exhibition – Jul /Aug 2024

The acclaimed World Press Photo Exhibition, a stunning selection of the past year’s best photojournalism and documentary photography from around the world, returns this month...

Interview: Frankie McNair

Frankie McNair is a rising Australian comic known for their sharp wit, unique storytelling, and charismatic stage presence. With a background in improvisational comedy,...

Dance Review: Tolu

One of the many wonderful things about Auckland Tamaki Makaurau is the incredible diversity of its people which creates one the one hand strong...

Theatre Review: Red, White and Brass

Red White and Brass is a musical play based on the 2023 film of the same name. It’s the story of Tongan New Zealander...

Theatre Review: Nicola Cheeseman is Back

The curse of ageing is something most of us dread, an inevitability that, no matter how hard we try, will catch up with us....

Interview: Who is susceptible to cults?

DECULT is the first Cult Conference to be held in New Zealand and will consist of workshops and talks with experts on cults and...

Review: The Guru of Chai

It is 6am at Bangalore Train Station in the present day. A poor chai wallah comes on stage and tells the audience he is...

Interview: Cass Woodhouse on having a healthy life

Cassandra Woodhouse is a New Zealand actress and model known for her diverse roles in television, film, and theatre. Woodhouse is also a dedicated...

Review: Le Comte Ory

Le Comte Ory is a comedic opera written by French composer Rossini in the early 1800s. Originally set in the 13th century, NZ Opera...

Interview: Shae Mountain talks about Ballroom Blitz and marriage

Shae Mountain is a talented kiwi-born star who wowed audiences when he teamed up with NZ comedian Laura Daniel on Dancing with the Stars...

Review: My Brilliant Divorce is charming and relatable

My Brilliant Divorce is a play by Geraldine Aron currently on at the Pumphouse Theatre in Auckland and starring the talented Jackie Clarke.  It’s a...

Interview: David Stuart talks about orgies

David Stuart is a Scottish stand-up comedian now resident in New Zealand. He was a 2022 Raw Comedy Quest finalist and has been voted...

Event: Nicola Cheeseman is Back – June / July 2024

Nicola Cheeseman is sick of trying to do it all.  Every generation has that one show – the show that challenges the way women are...

Interview: Robbie Nicol has late night ambitions

Robbie Nicol is a Kiwi comedian, writer, and satirist who gained prominence through his online video series titled "White Man Behind A Desk." In...

Movie Review: The Fall Guy

Colt Seavers, is a battered and past-his-prime stuntman who finds himself caught up in a murder mystery when the star of the film he’s...

Interview: Jackie Clarke can’t park a car!

Jackie Clarke is a talented New Zealand singer renowned for her powerful vocals, dynamic stage presence, and versatile musicality. Throughout her career, Clarke has...

Interview: Why is comedian Liv McKenzie a crybaby?

Liv McKenzie is a rising star in the New Zealand comedy scene who has been captivating audiences with her razor-sharp wit and effortless charm....

Review: Chris Isaak enthrals the generations in Auckland

As he confidently walked on to the stage at Auckland’s Kiri Te Kanawa theatre wearing a dark blue suit encrusted with colourful flowers and...

Theatre Review: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a theatrical production that explores the complexities of ageing, love, and self-discovery. Set in the vibrant backdrop of...

Theatre Review: Scattergun: After the Death of Rūaumoko

Scattergun: After the Death of Rūaumoko is an intriguing and stylish one-woman show conceived, written, and starring Ana Chaya Scotney.  Set over one day and...

Theatre Review: ‘The Effect’ is dazzling

The Effect by British writer Lucy Prebble is the latest public offering from Auckland Theatre Company and it is dazzling. The action centres around a...

Event: Chris Stapleton March 2025

Acclaimed musician Chris Stapleton has confirmed he will tour Australia and New Zealand for the first time next year with “Chris Stapleton’s All-American Roadshow...

Event: ScatterGun: After the Death of Rūaumoko

Silo Theatre is stoked to kick off their 2024 programme with the nocturnal ride that is ScatterGun: After the Death of Rūaumoko playing at Q Theatre,...

Event: Advait Kirtikar – New Show, Who Dis?

Finding yourself is hard, finding your someone is harder! 2024 Billy T Nominee, Advait Kirtikar, is bringing his New Show about mixed messages and missed...

Event: When the Cat’s Away – May 2024

A rare tour by New Zealand’s most cherished supergroup When The Cat’s Away -- the first in 34 years comes to Auckland in May 2024.  With...

Event: Robbie Nicol’s Late Night Pilot

New Zealand finally has a late-night TV talk show! Sure it's not on TV, but to be fair neither is Newshub. Robbie Nicol (aka White Man...

Event: Ballroom Blitz Tour – May/June 2024

Acclaimed Australian Choreographer and three-time Dancing with the Stars championAric Yegudkin directs the sensational new show Ballroom Blitz which embarks on a whirlwind national tour across 12 centres all...

Movie Review: Origin is stunning

This is a stunning film with an excellent cast that weaves the personal story of Isabel Wilkerson’s life into her journey of discovery as...

Interview: Explaining Te Radar’s Retrospectacle

Te Radar, born Andrew J. Lumsden, is a beloved New Zealand comedian, presenter, and writer, known for his sharp wit, observational humour, and insightful...

Interview: Comedian Jake Howie and the women in his life

Jake Howie is a charismatic and quick-witted comedian hailing from New Zealand. With his charming Kiwi accent and sharp observational humour, he has carved...

Dance Review: WHENUA

WHENUA is a wonderful show of dance theatre that is made up of two distinct pieces - Imprint, choreographed by Malia Johnston in collaboration...

Interview: Is Hauser, the rebel with a cello, shy?

Stjepan Hauser (known simply as Hauser) is a Croatian cellist known for his virtuosic performances and dynamic stage presence. His remarkable talent, innovative approach...

Movie Review: Late Night with the Devil

In this film set in the 1970s Jack Delroy is a late night talk show host whose show Night Owls is struggling in the...

Interview: Schalk Bezuidenhout is trying to keep up

Schalk Bezuidenhout is a prominent South African comedian celebrated for his quick wit, infectious energy, and distinct comedic style. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa,...

Theatre Review: The Phantom of the Opera (Rotorua)

It is not often I get the chance to see theatre outside of Auckland, so a trip south this weekend to see Rotorua Musical...

Interview: Jaiyah Saelua and the Rainbow Games

Jaiyah Saelua is a trailblazing soccer player from American Samoa, best known for being the first fa’afafine (transgender) athlete to compete in a FIFA...

Interview: Tom Sainsbury shares a secret

Tom Sainsbury, a prominent figure in New Zealand's comedy scene, is renowned for his eclectic blend of wit, satire, and character-driven humour. With a...

Movie Review: Godzilla x Kong

In this latest instalment of the twin beast franchise, Godzilla and Kong join forces against a sinister threat deep in Hollow Earth, and we...

Event: Whenua – April 2024

The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) presents WHENUA, — a captivating double bill, showcasing unique creative voices from Aotearoa New Zealand. Direct from sold-out performances across...

Theatre Review: The Sun and the Wind

As the lights come up on the first scene of The Sun and the Wind, Rangi (Tangaroa Emile), an ageing Māori man, sits quietly...

Dance Review: I Don’t Wanna Dance Alone

I Don’t Wanna Dance Alone is a piece of dance theatre created by Cindy Yunha and on stage as part of the 2024 Auckland...

Dance Review: Yānum

Yānum is a prose and dance reinterpretation of the Aimperumkāppiyaṅkaḷ, a set of stories from the Tamil region of India. Known as the great...

Interview: Sara Wiseman talks about her latest play ‘The Effect’ and playing an ape on film

The Effect is a play by British Playwright Lucy Prebble which opens in Auckland on the 16th April 2024. Directed by Benjamin Kilby-Henson, it...

Interview: The Kiss of Death

The Kiss of Death is a novel by New Zealand writer Stephen Tester. Set in 1918 it is the story of a female lawyer...

Theatre Review: The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward

Set sometime this century, O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi, Ma Le Pala’ai |The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward is the story of a...

Event: NZ International Comedy Festival 2024

Get ready to unleash the laughter, as the 31st NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo arrives this May for over three full weeks bursting...

Opinion: Is my phone out to get me?

Apparently, our ability to focus and pay attention has been declining since the start of the industrial revolution but now seems to be accelerating...

Interview: Cross Street Music Festival 2024

The Cross Street Music Festival is an annual musical feast that takes place in a narrow lane near Auckland’s famous Karangahape Road. To tell...

Movie Review: Dune Part Two

In this sequel to Dune, somewhat hero Paul Atreides seeks revenge on the enemies of his family who killed his father and devastated their...

Movie Review: The Convert

Set in 1830 this New Zealand film tells the story of a lay preacher called Thomas Munro who becomes entangled in a war between...

Movie Review: The Great Escaper

The film is based on a true story about Bernie Jordan a British World War 2 veteran who at the age of 90 sneaks...

Event: AIGA – March 2024

The big dreams and heart-felt reflections of award-winning disabled performing artist, Lusi Faiva take to the stage for the world premiere of AIGAat Te...

Event: Tofiga Live – April 2024

Tofiga Fepulea’i, has graced screens and stages across Aotearoa and beyond for more than two decades and this April will bring his brand new...

Event: Come Together 2024

JON TOOGOOD, Devilskin’s JENNIE SKULANDER, JULIA DEANS & EJ BARNES are a few of the impressive artists in the line-up to perform across the three Come Together...

Event: Rainbow Theatre Weekend (Christchurch) – March 2024

It's time to get out the glitter, slap on a frock and come down to The Court Theatre for a weekend of all things...

Event: Murder on the Orient Express – March/April 2024 (Christchurch)

The Court Theatre is thrilled to announce the “killer cast” for its next blockbuster production, Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, opening in just...

Event: The Effect – April / May 2024

Straight off a highly acclaimed season at London’s National Theatre, Auckland Theatre Company is thrilled to present The Effect, written by BAFTA, Golden Globe...

Event: When the Cat’s Away – April /May 2024

Following the massive success of last year’s concert by New Zealand’s most cherished supergroup When The Cat’s Away, the gals are excited to announce a...

Dance Review: The Bloom

An exciting aspect of the cultural life of Aotearoa New Zealand is the burgeoning of dance and moving art practitioners as well as numerous...

Interview: 2024 Rainbow Parade in Auckland

The Rainbow Pride Parade is an annual event that brings the LGBTQ+ community out in force on Auckland’s Ponsonby Road during pride month. This...

Theatre review: Hyperspace

Hyperspace is Albert Belz’s latest play for Auckland Theatre Company. Set in 1990, the story is about a grumpy wahine called Natalie (Te Ao...

Event: James Taylor Live! – April/May 2024

GRAMMY Award-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, James Taylor announces his 2024 New Zealand tour, An Evening with James Taylor and His All-Star Band. As...

Event: Chris Isaak Live – April 2024

Platinum-selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak returns to Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time since 2006, performing “In Concert” in April this year,...

Event: The Sun and the Wind – March 2024

A Māori-kaupapa driven play dealing with mental illness and healing will make its Auckland debut in March.  The Sun and the Wind, written by current...

Event: The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave – Feb 2024

A SPECTACLE OF PURE ENDURANCE. NEW RAVE SHOW COMES TO UNDERGROUND THEATRE TO INDULGE IN THE PAIN. An endurance dance work to the synthesised sounds...

Event: NZ Opera presents ‘Mansfield Park’ – April 2024

Open the door on the hidden world of the Regency drawing room, as we dive into Jane Austen’s timeless tale of manners, marriage, and...

Event: Auckland Rainbow Parade – February 2024

Get ready to paint the town with pride as Auckland’s most vibrant event, the Auckland Rainbow Parade, returns to Ponsonby Road on Saturday, February...

Theatre Review: Pring It On

Pring It On is a new theatrical production in South Auckland Grammar, a fictional New Zealand high school where all anyone can talk about...

Movie Review: Force of Nature (The Dry 2)

Force of Nature is a follow up to the film The Dry but with a plot unconnected to that movie, it’s not exactly a...

Movie Review: Priscilla

The story follows the life of Elvis and Priscilla Presley from their first meeting in 1962 until their divorce in 1973. Based on the...

Movie Review: Iron Claw

Iron Claw is based on the true story of the Von Erich brothers who made a huge impact in the world of professional wrestling...

Interview: Rainbow Games ’24 to bring inclusion in sport

Rainbow Games ’24 is a LGBTQI+ and allies sporting event coming to Auckland in early April 2024. Starting with registrations and an opening ceremony...

Interview: How a paper delivery led to ‘HR the Muscial’

HR the Musical is new production opening at Auckland’s Q Theatre on the 1st of February 2024 that takes a somewhat comedic look at...

Interview: I am and I am is empowerment theatre

Mixit is an organisation that empowers refugee and migrant youth through theatre and performing arts. They have a new show coming up on the...

Event: I Am… &… I Am – Jan 2024

This summer twenty young refugee, migrant and local performers will work together across two intensive weeks, traversing themes of identity, community and belonging, to...