Review: Happy family show will sweep you away to a magical land
It's a fast-moving, tightly directed pantomime.
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Upu is a beautiful demonstration of the power of words.
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Morgana O'Reilly's one-woman sell-out show
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Audience-interactive musical a hit.
Ko Au: Malosi a unique fusion of dance, music and spoken word
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News snippets from the Far North.
Hamilton tenor wins Australian Singing Competition
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Canvas: Behind the scenes of NZ Opera's latest production
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Plan devised for future of NZ’s oldest provincial theatre
There have been inquiries about hosting birthday parties and weddings in the theatre.
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12 Questions: Tauranga Arts Festival’s Shane Bosher
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Government pledges $15m for restoration of Auckland's historic St James Theatre
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From Tūrangi to the big stage
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Tina Turner credited David Bowie with saving her career
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Māori performing arts companies combine forces for open day
Te Pou Theatre and The Dust Palace encourage young people to attend.
Kapa haka event hoping for something in Budget
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Autaia: Rangatahi set to shine in Haka Theatre showcase
Autaia celebrates the richness, diversity, and importance of ngā toi Māori (Māori arts).
Review: Tauranga’s Jekyll & Hyde The Musical a feast for the ears
Review: Tauranga Musical Theatre's 'Jekyll & Hyde The Musical' is a feast for the ears.
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The show follows a worm on its adventure to rescue its mother.