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Devastating Fire Destroys The Dust Palace’s Stored Circus Equipment And Theatre Assets
Monday, 9 June 2025, 1:44 pm | The Dust Palace
“The damage is catastrophic,” says Grae Burton, Chair of The Dust Palace Trust. “This is more than just equipment—this is the creative heartbeat of years of mahi, training, and generosity from our community.” More >>
The Dust Palace & Te Rehia Theatre Bring Front Yard Festivals Back To Auckland
Thursday, 26 May 2022, 11:23 am | The Dust Palace
The Dust Palace in collaboration with Māori theatre company, Te Rēhia Theatre , is bringing Front Yard Festivals back to Auckland and Waiheke by popular demand – and for the last time. Originally developed as a COVID-response from ... More >>
10 Year Anniversary Season For Leading NZ Circus Troupe
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 11:43 am | The Dust Palace
To celebrate The Dust Palace’s 10th year, the cirque-theatre, literary-inspired work The Goblin Market will thrill audiences in Tauranga (14 – 16 March), Wellington (27 – 30 March) and Auckland (3 – 13 April), after international performances ... More >>
The Dust Palace Opens New Studio After Successful Campaign
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 8:49 am | The Dust Palace
Auckland, New Zealand – 21 January 2019 – The Dust Palace continue to champion Aotearoa’s circus culture with their new studio in Penrose, Auckland opened Saturday, thanks to the roaring success of their crowdfunding campaign. More >>
The Dust Palace to create a new home for circus in Aotearoa
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 2:51 pm | The Dust Palace
The Dust Palace to create a new home for circus in Aotearoa Circus theatre production company, The Dust Palace, launched their equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe earlier this week. Today, they hit their minimum goal of $75,000 and are charging ... More >>
Cirque-Cabaret ‘Human’ Kickstarts Funding Drive
Monday, 9 July 2018, 12:03 pm | The Dust Palace
Human, which combines captivating circus artistry and candid cabaret opens on 1st to 4th August at Q Theatre, taking audiences on a visceral voyage behind-the-scenes of a late-night show and into the lives of the performers. The brand-new work from ... More >>
Circus Scholarships Fuel Confidence in Auckland Youth
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 2:12 pm | The Dust Palace
Penrose, AUCKLAND – 20 June 2018 – Auditions for a one-year scholarship of circus training at The Dust Palace will be held on Saturday 14 July, thanks to the local circus school’s annual Scholarship Programme. More >>
Circus And Classical Music Come Together in Heavenly Harmony
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 1:48 pm | The Dust Palace
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and The Dust Palace’s debut collaboration, Midnight , will surprise and delight from aerial heights this November More >>
Circus Scholarships Give Underprivileged Youth New Options
Wednesday, 5 July 2017, 3:28 pm | The Dust Palace
Circus Scholarships Give Underprivileged Youth New Options Local Circus School Helps Kids Reach New Heights Penrose, AUCKLAND – 5 July 2017 – The Dust Palace is pleased to announce its 2017 circus scholarships are now open. Having successfully completed ... More >>
Introducing NZ's World Class Cirque Troupe
Thursday, 19 November 2015, 10:16 am | The Dust Palace
NZ’s very own cirque troupe is set to become a household name with the premier of its adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey having secured a key season in Auckland. More >>
The drama of first encounters played out with acrobatic fine
Monday, 7 July 2014, 2:32 pm | The Dust Palace
Danger, drama and magical realism all combine in the circus theatre show … with a stranger coming to Nelson’s Theatre Royal on 23 and 23 July. More >>
…with a Stranger - Ashburton show and workshop
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 2:55 pm | The Dust Palace
Danger, drama and magical realism all combine in the circus theatre show … with a stranger coming to the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on 11 and 12 July. The show’s creator, Eve Gordon says …with a stranger uses acrobatic finesse, physicality and ... More >>
The Dust Palace…with a Stranger
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 2:54 pm | The Dust Palace
HI: The creator of this cool show, Eve Gordon is available for interviews and is excellent talent. Ashburton is the only place on the tour that the cast are holding a workshop for (see details below). It is in the school holidays. More >>
Step-up and invent the advent this X-rated X-mas
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 11:10 am | The Dust Palace
Eight doors. The choice is yours. Just knock and discover the secrets that lie behind them. It’s a Christmas circus cabaret where you choose what happens next. More >>
Surreal Circus Cabaret Finally Comes To Auckland!
Thursday, 19 July 2012, 3:52 pm | The Dust Palace
Surreal Circus Cabaret Finally Comes To Auckland! The Dust Palace present CIRQUE NON SEQUITUR August 10th, 11th, 12th - Q Theatre, Auckland Created for SPLORE, Sold out in Taranaki and Hamilton, The Dust Palace, due to popular demand, bringing the ... More >>