The teaching of New Zealand’s own history has long been neglected. Noho seeks to tautoko authentic stories from Aotearoa’s history so we can learn from our past rather than hide from it.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Adult Ballet. Dying Swanologues follows the journey of five mature bunheads. Ranging in age from 22-62, five dancers are brought together by their need to feel and express themselves through music.Together they dance
Live script-reading: 'Fox and Melon Princess’ by Sachie Mikawa - A girl born out of a giant melon, a modern-day woman and a fox in search of “Incandescent” lights collide when a horrific event repeats across time and space.
Four actors, one act, no script. In One Act/Play, the Locomotive team creates a unique, improvised play for you, right now. Will it be touching? Hilarious? Dramatic and heartfelt? Very likely, but you’ll only find out by being there.
Award-winning Birdlife Productions promise laughter, tears and thrilling adventure in this exquisite feather-filled puppet and music show for ages 5 and up, and the miracle of Kuaka/Godwit migration dares us to dream!
Using exquisite puppetry and live songs, this story introduces young children to the idea of supporting our precious manu and the different needs they may have.
In the heart of Old Maple park Under the Oldest Maplest tree Far below the whirlybirds Down and down the burrow Among the jam jars Three sets of sticky paw-prints trail And weave among the bookspires In the wake of childhood’s gloaming Now we
A multi-disciplinary performance piece about the frustrations and repercussions of trying to make a career in the arts.
Two qualifying slams. Six spots at the regional finals up for grabs. 5 random audience judges. Who wins? You decide! (Koha Entry)
It's your worst nightmare realised; a multilevel marketing conference coming apart at the seams and you're invited!
Undo to Begin. UNDOING is a dance manifestation of abandonment, initiation and poetry brought to you by award winning contemporary performance company House of Sand.
Celestial Nobodies is a comical cosmic mixtape exploring the universal struggles of personified planets.
Over the past six years, a feature length documentary has been in production following Adam Rohe’s transition. Now – you are invited behind-the-scenes. A visually stunning, live exposé adventure into an already intimate and earnest film.
Like a wild dress-up party, this show combines theatrical magic, twisted pop songs and explosive wit. The most charming performers you can hope to meet play a revolving repertoire of outrageous characters.
Seven boys, one flat, high stakes, no oven, lots of drugs? Grumpy landlord, looming eviction, where’s Ben Snappy one liner, too dusty, can’t write, see show…
A queer, diverse Faustian tale set in the New Zealand goldfields, where not all that glitters is gold...
The improv show where three teams face off in a battle for glory, honour, and the audience's favour. The winner returns in the headline spot next month, while the losers wail and gnash their teeth…
Journeys, transformations, adventures and misadventures - books and life intertwine in stories that veer from funny to tragic, dangerous to joyous, always the unvarnished truth.
Unbutton your pants for Captain Caketin's Best of Sketch Comedy Show
Fresh Off the Page is contemporary Asian plays hot off the press, performed in a series of free play readings by Pōneke-based artists. Written by Asian practitioners, read by Asian practitioners, directed by Asian practitioners.
Four actors, one act, no script. In One Act/Play, the Locomotive team creates a unique, improvised play for you, right now. Will it be touching? Hilarious? Dramatic and heartfelt? Very likely, but you’ll only find out by being there.
A poignant and powerful exploration of the human condition featuring masterful puppetry and mask.
A brand new full-length solo show by award-winning playwright Helen Vivienne Fletcher.
A brand new collection of monologues by six female and non-binary playwrights around the theme of Joy.
TAHI - New Zealand Festival of Solo Performance is an organisation in Wellington that supports the curation and showcasing of New Zealand’s highest quality solo performance.
A high-risk, high-reward dance show not for the faint of heart.
A family-friendly tale of adventure from a Punk Rock Pirate.
A fabulous flashback to the colourful life of and times of Upper Hutt in the 80s.
A theatrical cabaret celebrating infamous femme spies throughout history.
A comedic, musical exploration into the absurdity of being both the colonised and coloniser in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
An experimental vocal and musical performance about death, capitalism, and birds.
A Scandalous Solo Show by Rachel Atlas featuring world-class stunts and a heart-warming feminist story.
A physical, funny, and distinctly kiwi solo show by award-winning writer and comedian Sarah Harpur.
The Les Femmes queens are back and this time they are serving high drama in this dragged out murder mystery romp.
Fala Muncher presents a short and sharp series of solo monologues that will have your tongue in a twist and your panties soaking wet - yaaaassss bitches! It’s the naughty ‘L Word' with a splash of lime and coconut juice!
Fresh Asian plays hot off the press, performed in a series of free play readings by Pōneke-based artists. Written, read and directed by Asian practitioners. Presenting: "Soul Sister" by Caryl Loria Illana.
A new queer comedy musical about the perils of love, cheap secondhand toasters, and waiting until it’s too late.
Be the extra in the background, enjoy a voyeuristic look into the city and watch as the comedy, tragedy and drama of daily life unfolds around you.