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Young Voices From Refugee, Migrant And Local Backgrounds Shine A Light On Their Future

Monday, 8 December 2025, 9:39 am | Elephant Publicity

From the rapid growth of AI, the predominance of social media and an increasing lack of social connectedness that’s playing out in their generation. More >>

Theatrical Phenomenon Prima Facie Returns To Auckland For One Night Only Before Heading South

Monday, 24 November 2025, 5:08 pm | Elephant Publicity

This unforgettable production from NZ Theatre Company is directed by the celebrated Michael Hurst ONZM and performed by the formidable Cassandra Woodhouse. More >>

Waiora: Landmark New Zealand Play Returns For 30 Year Anniversary

Thursday, 13 November 2025, 4:08 pm | Elephant Publicity

Set in 1965, Waiora follows Hone, who brings his whānau from the East Coast to the South Island in search of work. More >>

Shakespeare In The Park Celebrates 30 Years With A Season Of Love, Laughter And Legacy

Thursday, 13 November 2025, 4:07 pm | Elephant Publicity

Richly atmospheric and emotionally charged, this production invites audiences to rediscover the timeless story of love and loss beneath the summer sky. More >>

Hit The Streets: Auckland International Buskers Festival 2026 Full Programme Unveiled

Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 10:03 am | Elephant Publicity

Offering up the perfect free family summer outing, the festival takes place across four days from 12PM daily during Auckland Anniversary Weekend. The city’s streets will transform into a stage, with lively performances which will wow audiences. More >>

Proudly Asian Theatre Returns With The Unmissable Premiere Of Genuine And Stable At Herald Theatre

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 5:03 pm | Elephant Publicity

Running from 9 – 14 December at Auckland Live’s Herald Theatre, the play draws from Choi’s own experience working in immigration to explore a world where love and bureaucracy collide. More >>

The Greatest Christmas Show: The Ultimate Whānau Night Out This Holiday Season

Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 9:55 am | Elephant Publicity

Leading the 2025 cast is Auckland-based two-time Scottish Fiddle Champion Emily Roughton and Christchurch powerhouse vocalist Cat Hay bringing their vibrant energy to this magical show. More >>

Prayas Theatre Celebrate 20 Years Of South Asian Storytelling

Thursday, 9 October 2025, 6:00 pm | Elephant Publicity

The selected works in Pitārā have been curated from Prayas Theatre’s impressive canon of works from the past 20 years and spans the richness of South Asian writing. More >>

Make Labour Weekend An Arts Adventure At The Nelson Arts Festival

Thursday, 9 October 2025, 1:12 pm | Elephant Publicity

Closing out the long weekend, the festival is thrilled to celebrate New Zealand’s top-selling cookbook author Chelsea Winter, and her newly released book Nourish, with an afternoon tea at The Summer House. More >>

Nurse Blake New Zealand Tour 2026

Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 1:35 pm | Elephant Publicity

Nurse Blake – who’s been hailed “a genuine phenomenon” by The New York Times – will return to the stage with his specialty blend of humour and nursing expertise for a night of laughter, connection, relatability, and pure entertainment. More >>

Celebrated Theatremakers Honour The Timeless Voice Of Bruce Mason

Monday, 29 September 2025, 10:06 am | Elephant Publicity

A prolific writer, Bruce Mason had a unique ability to create spellbinding stories from the regular lives of Kiwis, earning a CBE in 1980 for his contributions. More >>

Julia Deans, Anika Moa & Bella Kalolo Join Jubilation Choir At The Hollywood

Thursday, 25 September 2025, 2:12 pm | Elephant Publicity

For 25 years, Jubilation has brought together singers from all walks of life to share songs that speak to universal themes of struggle, salvation, and love - reinterpreting everyone from The Beatles to Prince to Blur to Nina Simone. More >>

NZTrio Announce Hypnotique: The Final Programme In Their 2025 Season

Friday, 19 September 2025, 12:07 pm | Elephant Publicity

Guest cellist Matthias Balzat joins violinist Amalia Hall and pianist Somi Kim for this tour. Matthias will officially become the trio’s new permanent cellist in 2026, and Hypnotique offers audiences a chance to witness the next chapter of NZTrio’s ... More >>

Rip Roaring Comedy Epic Directed By Barnie Duncan Sets Sail For Auckland This October

Friday, 19 September 2025, 11:14 am | Elephant Publicity

Captain Morrow and the Sands of Time premieres in New Zealand for the first time, directed by Barnie Duncan and starring Ella Hope-Higginson and Callum Brodie. More >>

Inside Lady T’s - Auckland’s Hottest New Drag Club For One Month Only

Sunday, 14 September 2025, 4:04 pm | Elephant Publicity

Three drag artists fight to save their beloved club while everything around them is crumbling. More >>

From Eclipses To Rovers: Cosmic School Holiday Fun At Te Whatu Stardome

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 4:34 pm | Elephant Publicity

Things kick off on the very first morning of the break, Monday 22 September, with a partial solar eclipse visible across Aotearoa. Here in Tāmaki Makaurau, the sun will rise already in eclipse at 6.10am, reaching maximum coverage of around 60% just ... More >>

Deck The Halls With Lols: Best Comedy Show On Earth Christmas Special Hosted By Chris Parker

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 12:16 pm | Elephant Publicity

With even more names still to be announced, this show is the perfect chance to get in another dose of comedy before the year ends. More >>

The Māori Sidesteps Bring Māori Made Mischief And Music To Wellington This Spring

Monday, 8 September 2025, 4:11 pm | Elephant Publicity

The Māori Sidesteps have evolved a fresh and enlightening perspective of the great Māori showbands of the 80s and 90s. Known for entertaining with clever skits, irreverent charm and music, they have wowed crowds throughout the country, and the world, thanks ... More >>

H.R. The Musical #2 Now Fully Staffed

Thursday, 4 September 2025, 11:59 am | Elephant Publicity

Artsense Productions are thrilled to announce Katie Burson, director of H.R. The Musical, is circling back around to take on the role once again. Katie is an award-winning actor, director, and theatremaker. More >>

Jimmy O Yang New Zealand Tour 2025

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 12:17 pm | Elephant Publicity

Jimmy O. Yang will be coming to New Zealand with his biggest tour yet, the BIG & TALL Tour . Jimmy will be performing in Auckland on Monday 1st December.  Jimmy O. Yang is a comedian and actor best known for Silicon Valley, Crazy Rich Asians, ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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