Barber Shop Chronicles

Barber Shop Chronicles

Access, Theatre 24 Feb – 04 Mar

A sell-out London hit that tackles the big topics against an energetic backdrop of banter, boasting and African beats.
The Select (The Sun Also Rises)

The Select (The Sun Also Rises)

Access, Artist Talks, Theatre 24 Feb – 01 Mar

The giddy atmosphere of 1920s Paris and Spain explodes from the stage in this unique dramatisation of Ernest Hemingway’s classic first novel, The Sun Also Rises.
À Ố Làng Phố

À Ố Làng Phố

Circus, Dance, Family 08 – 11 Mar

Whisk the whole family away to a village in Vietnam at À Ố Làng Phố – a circus show of extraordinary feats and infectious fun.
NZ
Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert

Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert

Family, Music 10 – 11 Mar

For the first time ever, watch the original Star Wars: A New Hope with its spectacular Oscar-winning soundtrack performed live by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. 
NZPremiere
The Piano: the ballet

The Piano: the ballet

Artist Talks, Dance 23 – 25 Feb

Drawing on the rich inspiration of the film The Piano, the Royal New Zealand Ballet is honoured to stage the world premiere of this new full-length dance work by Jiří and Otto Bubeníček. 
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Bless the Child

Bless the Child

Theatre 28 Feb – 04 Mar

Who took the life of baby Ara? Challenging and thought-provoking, Bless the Child is a story of life and death, good versus evil, and an unflinching look at our society through a Māori lens. 
NZ
Wild Dogs Under My Skirt

Wild Dogs Under My Skirt

Access, Artist Talk, Theatre 07 – 11 Mar

Samoan New Zealander Tusiata Avia’s poetry becomes a fearless and enchanting piece of theatre under the direction of Anapela Polata'ivao and a cast of six powerful Pasefika actresses. 
NZ
Peter and the Wolf

Peter and the Wolf

Access, Family, Music, Theatre 14 – 18 Mar

Peter is not supposed to leave his grandfather’s house. There are wolves lurking in the forest and it’s not safe. Follow Peter as he travels deep into the woods, vanquish your fear, but don’t look behind you ...
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Ka Tito Au: Kupe’s Heroic Journey

Ka Tito Au: Kupe’s Heroic Journey

A Waka Odyssey, Family, Kupe Dreaming, Theatre 24 Feb – 04 Mar

Kupe, the great Pacific explorer and navigator, is the hero of this lively, lyrical solo show by treasured local poet and storyteller Apirana Taylor.