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The Nukes Drop ‘Max The Musical Mosquito’, And Hit The Road With Free School Shows

Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 10:19 am | Elephant Publicity

Now in their 15th year, The Nukes are a three-piece powerhouse of musical mischief, storytelling and heart. Founding frontman Dave Parker brings sparkle and swagger on vocals and uke, joined by fellow founding member. More >>

Illusionist Anthony Street Returns To New Zealand For Epic 22-centre Tour This Winter

Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 8:12 pm | Elephant Publicity

Running from 6 July to 10 August 2025, this show is not only Anthony’s biggest New Zealand tour yet but is his most ambitious show to date, bringing pure magic to 22 towns and cities from Northland to Otago. More >>

Brydie Colquhoun’s Rongo Whakapā Decolonises The Performance Space

Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 8:01 pm | Elephant Publicity

An intimate and shared exploration of presence, connection, and community through dance. More >>

B*tch Better Have My Funny: The Queens Of Comedy Hit The NZ Comedy Fest

Monday, 12 May 2025, 10:48 am | Elephant Publicity

One of NZ’s greatest stand up comedians, the evening will also feature award-winning comedian Justine Smith. Justine is much-loved from her stints on 7 Days and Taskmaster. More >>

The Best Night Of Comedy Is Back With The Best Comedy Show On Earth

Sunday, 11 May 2025, 7:43 pm | Elephant Publicity

Pax has become a household name with his widely acclaimed autobiographical TV show Raised by Refugees on TVNZ. He’s hosted 60 Seconds and The Great Kiwi Bake Off, and will also be familiar as part of comedy trio Frickin Dangerous Bro. More >>

More Pacific Dance, More Ways To Experience It This June

Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 6:47 pm | Elephant Publicity

Since 2010, Pacific Dance New Zealand has nurtured Pacific artists and communities across Aotearoa. The 2025 Pacific Dance Festival continues that kaupapa, offering connection, creativity and celebration in every moment. More >>

Doc Edge Announces New Chair And Board Member

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 12:20 pm | Elephant Publicity

As Doc Edge celebrates its 20th year, these leadership changes mark an exciting new chapter, with the Doc Edge Festival 2025 programme launching on 9 May, featuring 90 films and immersive projects. More >>

Te Tangi A Te Tūī Takes Flight On Te Ika-A-Māui Tour

Monday, 5 May 2025, 9:31 am | Elephant Publicity

Drawing together kaupapa Māori storytelling and contemporary cirque, Te Tangi a Te Tūī unfolds as an evocative meditation on identity and resilience, in the face of colonisation. The result is a dazzling synthesis of form and meaning – at once More >>

Silo Theatre Unleashes An Epic Aotearoa Adventure These School Holidays

Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:22 am | Elephant Publicity

Silo Theatre, in partnership with Auckland Live, presents TANIWHA from 26 June – 13 July 2025 at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre. More >>

Sold-Out Hit Returns: Murder On The Orient Express Back On Stage Feb 2026

Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 2:39 pm | Elephant Publicity

Now, due to overwhelming demand, audiences will have a second chance to climb aboard the world’s most infamous train. The return season of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, will play at the ASB ... More >>

Defying Destiny: Black Faggot Returns, Unapologetically Queer And Fiercely Relevant

Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:22 am | Elephant Publicity

Black Faggot captures the diversity of queer Pasifika experiences through a series of (mostly) humorous monologues from a vast array of (mostly) gay Samoan characters. More >>

Bach Musica NZ Present An Evening Of Mozart And C.P.E. Bach In June

Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:17 am | Elephant Publicity

The June concert welcomes young award-winning pianist, Madeleine Xiao, as soloist in Mozart’s famous Piano Concerto in D minor. More >>

Prima Facie Performance Spotlights Urgent Justice Issues For Survivors During Rape Awareness Week

Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 2:44 pm | Elephant Publicity

The event, taking place on Monday 5 May at the Westpoint Performing Arts Centre, is part of HELP’s wider Do Something HELPful campaign encouraging public action during New Zealand’s national rape / sexual assault awareness week. More >>

Comedy On Tap: Comedy Fest And Parrotdog Team Up For Lager And Laughter

Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:47 am | Elephant Publicity

Following the success of their partnership last year Comedy Fest and Parrotdog are again joining forces to bring together lager and laughter to make, well, a LAUGHER. More >>

Kāpiti Get Ready – NZ Comedy Fest Is Back In Town For One Night Only This May

Monday, 28 April 2025, 3:18 pm | Elephant Publicity

A regular performer at the NZ Comedy Fest, he’s performed at the Best Foods Comedy Gala, The Comedy Mixtape and performs and has taken his shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, NZ Fringe, and even a nice little pub in Kāpiti. More >>

NZTRIO Welcomes New Permanent Cellist Matthias Balzat

Monday, 28 April 2025, 2:10 pm | Elephant Publicity

Matthias will take over from founding member Ashley Brown, and will join the extraordinarily talented Amalia Hall (violin) and Somi Kim (piano), who have been with NZTrio since 2019. More >>

Doc Edge Names 2025 Superhero And Welcomes First International Guests

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 9:27 am | Elephant Publicity

Ruby Chen Honoured with Doc Edge Superhero Award More >>

Global Winners Just Announced For Prestigious World Press Photo Contest, Exhibition Returning To Auckland This July

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:31 am | Elephant Publicity

Presented in more than 60 cities each year, the World Press Photo Exhibition 2025 invites viewers to step outside the news cycle and think critically about important topics in our world. Key themes range from politics, gender, migration, to conflict ... More >>

Pacific Dance NZ Festival 2025: 15 Years Of Faiva – Back To Our Roots

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 7:07 pm | Elephant Publicity

This year, venues reflect the festival's focus on telling our community stories in our community settings. We are thrilled to be back Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku, which has been home for the festival since 2015. More >>

Karangahape Road Launches Fam: A New Streetwide Festival Of Everything Food, Arts, And Music

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 6:19 pm | Elephant Publicity

Curated by music tastemaker Matthew Crawley, the first FAM edition features three main stages with a stacked lineup including Love Square, Bloodbags, The Ideas, and the genre-blending brilliance of Ersha Island , with even more acts to be ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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