Theatre

Arts

CIVIC Festival anchors indigenous artists in Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Shifting Centre’s pilot event in Wellington highlights local voices, celebrates a creative community, and supports emerging artists.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 05 Nov

Arts

Out the Gate: Touring theatre show shares stories of incarceration, change, and healing

A powerful stage production that invites audiences into an honest and hopeful talanoa about life during and after imprisonment.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 28 Oct

Arts •

Tonga

From sacred comb to family conflict: Tongan play to premiere in South Auckland

Fā’onelua ‘o Manako Polohiva, written by Seluvaia ‘Iloahefaiva, explores loss, revelation and resilience through a noble family at Māngere Arts Centre.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 30 Sep

Arts

Council-backed venue brings Pacific-led show to Central Auckland

Auckland Council is supporting the venue for Tafatolu to help make the city art spaces more accessible to diverse communities.

Mary AfemataThu, 14 Aug

A final call for Aotearoa audiences before the beloved show embarks on an Australian tour.

Arts •

Sāmoa

Manamea: Last chance for NZ to experience the heartfelt spectacle

After two sell-out seasons, Sau E Siva Creatives have a revamped final version of their smash-hit show in Auckland before a tour of Australia.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 14 Jul

Theo Dāvid (left) and Jesme Fa'auuga are bringing their on screen drama chops to the stage.

Arts

From 685 to Verona: Romeo, Tybalt, and the boys from Southside

Shakespeare with a Sāmoan flavour, as the Auckland Theatre Company reimagines ‘Romeo and Juliet’.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 07 Jul

Opinion

Black Faggot: Filthy, funny, and full of heart

A fearless celebration of queer Pacific life, Black Faggot proves you can’t pray the gay away, but you can laugh, cry, and feel every raw truth in just 60 minutes.

Mary AfemataSun, 29 Jun