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Longest Running Annual Arts Festival In Aotearoa Turns Thirty

Friday, 26 July 2024, 9:50 am | Elephant Publicity

To get the party started, the festival announces five acts ahead of the programme launch on Friday 30 August. The festival will offer more than 56 must-see arts experiences over 11 awe-inspiring days, from 24 October – 3 November. More >>

Comedy Fest – Winter Special To Bring Three Nights Of Laughs To Auckland’s Waterfront

Thursday, 18 July 2024, 1:09 pm | Elephant Publicity

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 more! The Festival is delighted to announce a trio of comedy specials guaranteed to warm ... More >>

Full-time Storyteller, Part-time Mischief Maker: Rutene Spooner Is Back

Thursday, 18 July 2024, 8:34 am | Elephant Publicity

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 and truckloads of show-band flair, will take the stage at various prestigious festivals ... More >>

Dance Theatre Farce Ngā Rorirori From Tawata Productions Heads On Tour

Monday, 15 July 2024, 2:43 pm | Elephant Publicity

Ngā Rorirori (The Idiots in te reo Pākehā - alternatively fools or dimwits if you will) is a comical foray into one whānau’s relationship with their whenua - and a big brother’s quest to turn their coastline into a cash cow. More >>

A Musical Milestone: Music Therapy Celebrates 50 Years In Aotearoa!

Monday, 15 July 2024, 1:19 pm | Elephant Publicity

The roots of music therapy in New Zealand date back to the mid-1970s. The very first public meeting was held at The Rothman’s Cultural Centre in Wellington in 1974, marking the first year of music therapy in Aotearoa. More >>

Savage Coloniser Heads North & South Ahead Of First International Season

Thursday, 11 July 2024, 2:25 pm | Elephant Publicity

The Savage Coloniser Show (Part Two of National Tour) Written by Tusiata Avia MNZM. Directed by Anapela Polata'ivao ONZM Following its sell-out season earlier this year at the Aotearoa NZ Festival Of The Arts, having played to packed houses all over ... More >>

Sophie Roberts To Step Down As Silo Theatre's Artistic Director

Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:29 pm | Elephant Publicity

After eleven incredible years, Sophie Roberts will step down as Silo Theatre’s Artistic Director in June 2025. Since 2014, Sophie has shaped Silo through her artistry, leadership and vision; her impact will reverberate through the company, and the artists ... More >>

A Showcase Of Global Storytelling: World Press Photo Exhibition Opens This Month

Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 3:54 pm | Elephant Publicity

Fighting, Not Sinking (Photo credit: © Eddie Jim, The Age/Sydney Morning Herald) Rotary Club of Auckland presents World Press Photo Exhibition Saturday 20 July - Sunday 11 August, Auckland The acclaimed World Press Photo Exhibition , a stunning ... More >>

Kiwi Film ‘Every Little Thing’ Soars At Doc Edge Awards

Friday, 28 June 2024, 7:34 pm | Elephant Publicity

The festival, which this year has been supported by ChristchurchNZ and the University of Canterbury and its Kōawa initiative, offers the opportunity for the winners of Best NZ Short, NZ Feature, International Feature and International Short to qualify ... More >>

Dan And Phil New Zealand Tour 2024

Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 12:32 pm | Elephant Publicity

Award-winning duo and all-time internet legends, Dan and Phil are back with their biggest worldwide tour to date, Terrible Influence - a screamingly hilarious brand-new live stage show. More >>

A Romantic Evening With Bach Musica Nz

Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 9:37 am | Elephant Publicity

Image/Supplied Enjoy an outstanding evening of musical excellence from the country’s most renowned combined choir and orchestra, Bach Musica NZ , at the Auckland Town Hall on 15 September, with a presentation of Mendelssohn's popular Symphony No 2 ... More >>

9 Workshops. 7 Awesome Tutors. 1 Inspiring Day: Writefest 2024

Monday, 24 June 2024, 10:30 am | Elephant Publicity

This one-day LIVE writing event offers a stunning opportunity for established and aspiring writers to learn from some of NZ’s most successful writers, on Sunday 21 July at Toi Tu Studio One. More >>

An Intimate Evening With Tabitha Booth Starring Frankie Mcnair

Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 12:54 pm | Elephant Publicity

After a mystery hiatus and a lot of credit card debt, Tabitha Booth returns to the stage for the comeback no-one was expecting...or asked for. More >>

Theatre Breaks The Ice On The Hottest Topic Of Our Generation: Welcome To The Climate Era

Monday, 17 June 2024, 7:04 pm | Elephant Publicity

Scenes from the Climate Era isn’t just a conversation about climate change, it’s a dizzying stream of twenty-five short scenes, snapping from absurd comedy to blistering rage to deep vulnerability. More >>

NZ’s Top Comedians Head To Northland For A Weekend Of Laughs

Friday, 14 June 2024, 7:49 pm | Elephant Publicity

The all star line-up heading to Whangārei and Kerikeri includes Have You Been Paying Attention?, Dancing with the Stars and 7 Days star Eli Matthewson. More >>

Global Documentary Talents Arrive In Christchurch For Doc Edge Festival 2024

Friday, 14 June 2024, 9:55 am | Elephant Publicity

“This is the largest gathering of critically acclaimed filmmakers, industry professionals, and film subjects from around the world to assemble in New Zealand. It’s an amazing opportunity for Aotearoa’s filmmakers, audiences, and industry to connect,” says ... More >>

2024 Fred Award Winners Return: Different Party Back By Popular Demand This June

Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 8:21 pm | Elephant Publicity

The award-winning comedy duo, Barnie Duncan and Trygve Wakenshaw, are bringing their hit show Different Party back for a limited return season at Q Theatre’s LOFT, on June 26 and 27, 2024. More >>

Sarah Millican New Zealand Tour 2024

Thursday, 6 June 2024, 4:07 am | Elephant Publicity

Award-winning comedian and writer Sarah Millican announces her all new New Zealand tour in 2025. More >>

Luke Graham's Sharko To Premiere At Doc Edge Festival

Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 5:41 pm | Elephant Publicity

SHARKO is a feature documentary about enigmatic New Zealand Rugby League legend Mark “SHARKO” Graham, and his filmmaker son, Luke. More >>

The Great White Whale Heads To Doc Edge

Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 5:34 pm | Elephant Publicity

The Great White Whale is set to have its Gala Premiere at Christchurch’s Lumiere Cinema on Saturday June 29th at 10.30am as part of the Doc Edge documentary festival. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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