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Māori/Aboriginal first a reason to celebrate, showing what happens when we work together.
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Wanting to hear new stories? Upu is the theatre show you need to see
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Landmark New Zealand production opens at Auckland Arts Festival
Powerful story told well highlights links between NZ and Zimbabwe.
Great New Zealander's hidden history and the surprising link he forged with Zimbabwe
Little known link between New Zealand and Zimbabwe revealed in new play.
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Pop-up Globe's last Auckland production sends the theatre company on its way in style.
Play's title does nothing to sell its intelligent and powerful story
Don't let the title put you off; Little Black Bitch is intelligent, moving and essential.
New York with kids: A guide to nailing it
Think the Big Apple doesn't work with kids in tow? Think again.
Is the answer written in the stars? Zodiac play tests the theory
Are you a believer in astrology? Live performances tests truth of Chinese zodiac.
Fringe farewells Auckland for another year
Auckland Fringe Festival brings laughs and heart to varied stories.
Theatre group to share tales of homelessness on Auckland's streets in Europe
Theatre group that's called the streets home prepares for European festival.
Hundreds queue in Auckland for Book of Mormon tickets
The Tony, Olivier and Grammy award winning show will begin its limited run season at the Civic Theatre on Friday, 6 March.
Auckland Fringe Review: Fetished world and a hidden gem
Auckland Fringe shows why we need to keep developing unique NZ dance and theatre voices.
Depression: Take the dog for a walk says powerful new play
Stellar cast combine mythology, waiata and humour to tackle Māori suicide epidemic.
Dark lady emerges from the shadows
400 years after England's first woman poet made her name known, she's finally being heard.
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The Book of Mormon a masterclass in satire with heart
The world's most 'inappropriate' musical is about to open in Auckland.
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Auckland's biggest performing arts festival opens next week.
Harry Potter gets a Kiwi twist
A Kiwi actor is bringing Ron Weasley to life in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Michael Hurst: 'It was a perfect marriage of theatre and reality'
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Theatre review: Roger Hall winds up with style
Sir Roger Hall's Winding Up drives home the absurdity of everyday existence.
Proud theatre moves festival into reflective moments
Auckland's Pride Festival continues to give voice to those seldom heard.
When is murder not murder? How an unjust law enabled killers of gay men to escape murder convictions
A defence that allowed criminals to get away with murder is in the spotlight again.
Roger Hall winds it up for booming new play
New Roger Hall play to open in Auckland before North Island tour. Will it be his last?
Hannah Gadsby's triumphant New Zealand return
The comedian amazed with award-winning Nanette; Douglas continues the comedy with bite.
An end to Transtasman rivalry? Theatre shows new way NZ and Australia may be moving closer
World's first Māori - Aboriginal rom-com signals new moves for local theatre.