ArtsVictor Rodger: Why theatre should disturb your comfort zoneFrom ‘Red Phone’ theatre to cheeky advice, the award-winning playwright challenges Pacific creatives to ditch humility and claim their space.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 06 Mar
ArtsMusic of a disruptor: A masterclass in identity, honesty, and resilience‘Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan’ by Fonotī Pati Umaga is a formidable story about the unshakeable soul of a rebel.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 06 Mar
ArtsFrom risque readings to award-winning theatre: ‘WET’ debuts at Te PouTūī Matelau’s play about ‘pleasure and power’ is shaking up the Auckland Arts Festival.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 04 Mar
Arts‘The Remaining’: Theatre show on the high-stakes reality of boarding schoolMulti-disciplinary creative Waikamania Seve’s new show navigates sisterhood, the dramatics of adolescence, and cultural isolation.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 26 Feb
Arts • Sāmoa‘I thought my world had ended’: Artist takes his story from a fall to the NZ arts festival stageSāmoan musician and advocate Fonotī Pati Umaga brings his powerful story of disability, faith, and music to two of Aotearoa’s biggest arts festivals.Khalia StrongThu, 12 Feb
ArtsBelow the Worms: Puppets, music and magic at BATS TheatreFeaturing Pacific creative Te Ata Tu Patelesio, the performance blends physical theatre and live music in a playful, touching show.Khalia StrongThu, 05 Feb
ArtsThe Gentle Boys bring Pacific comedy to Circa Theatre’s 50th JubileeFive Toi Whakaari graduates are proving there’s room for sharp, brown humour on big New Zealand stages.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 21 Jan
ArtsCIVIC Festival anchors indigenous artists in Te Whanganui-a-TaraShifting Centre’s pilot event in Wellington highlights local voices, celebrates a creative community, and supports emerging artists.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 05 Nov
ArtsOut the Gate: Touring theatre show shares stories of incarceration, change, and healingA powerful stage production that invites audiences into an honest and hopeful talanoa about life during and after imprisonment.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 28 Oct
Arts • TongaFrom sacred comb to family conflict: Tongan play to premiere in South AucklandFā’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
