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EventTempo Dance Festival 2013
Wed, 9 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2013
Q Theatre, Auckland
The festival brings together a varied programme of New Zealand, Maori, World and Contemporary dance events with works from the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the Hip Hop All Stars and more. Concrete Playground has a double pass to give away the Anniversary Gala show on October 12. Click 'find out more' for details.
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EventPoets Below the Line
Mon, 30 Sep, 2013
The Basement Auckland, Auckland
The official wrap up party of Live Below the Line features spoken word poetry which will salivate your minds.
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NewsSouthside Arts Festival Launches 2013 Programme
The city's annual dose of Maori and Pacific urban culture is back. Southside Arts Festival 2013 includes an impressive line up of more than 20 events encompassing theatre, music, dance, fashion, street and visual arts, and the written word. Both emerging and established Maori and Pacific artists will show us what they've got across the three weeks. These include Ladi-6, Oscar Kightley, Okareka Dance Company and Iva Lamkum.
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EventYoung and Hungry Festival of New Theatre
Fri, 27 Sep - Sat, 12 Oct 2013
The Basement Auckland, Auckland
150 young hopefuls whittled down to 21 aspiring actors, playwrights, stage managers, designers and technicians aged between 15 and 25
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EventGardening with Soul
Thu, 12 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct 2013
Rialto Cinema, Newmarket, Newmarket
A beautifullly-shot, uplifting and intimate portrait of wonderful local woman at work.
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EventBlue Jasmine
Thu, 5 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct 2013
Rialto Cinema, Newmarket, Newmarket
Blue Jasmine isn't an easy watch but its excellent cast and pacy storyline certainly make sure its a compelling one.
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EventAbigail’s Party
Tue, 10 Sep - Sat, 21 Sep 2013
The Basement Auckland, Auckland
A darkly funny and cringeworthy look at 1970s Britain through the window of suburban malaise.
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EventJubilation
Sat, 7 Sep, 2013
Q Theatre - Loft, Auckland
Jubilation is a hard-out celebration of the human spirit.
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EventWhat Maisie Knew
Thu, 12 Sep - Tue, 29 Oct 2013
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
A lovely little film which gives you a sense of what it might look, feel and sound like to be that little girl.
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EventResident Alien
Tue, 20 Aug - Sat, 24 Aug 2013
Basement Theatre, Auckland
Quentin Crisp is considered one of the most original and entertaining characters of the twentieth century.
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EventThe Divine Muses
Fri, 16 Aug, 2013
Gus Fisher Gallery, Auckland
There is nothing like hearing poetry read aloud.
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EventRevenge of the Amazons
Wed, 14 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug 2013
Ponsonby Baptist Church, Auckland
Written in 1983 as an adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this play still resonates today with its hilarious yet thoughtful approach to feminism.
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EventSpeaking in Tongues
Thu, 15 Aug - Sat, 14 Sep 2013
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland
Lots of plays try to tackle the big question of what makes us human but few are as thought-provoking or emotionally satisfying as Speaking in Tongues.
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EventHip Hop Clowning
Sat, 10 Aug, 2013
Aotea Centre - Auckland, Auckland
Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready to laugh.
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EventThe Brave Tour
Tue, 6 Aug - Sat, 10 Aug 2013
Mangere Arts Centre, Mangere
The Brave gives voice to a new generation of men finding strength through family, love, loss, fear, hope, belonging and brotherhood.
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EventSpoken Word
Sat, 3 Aug, 2013
Aotea Centre - Auckland, Auckland
Some poems were never meant to be read. These ones were only ever meant to be heard live.
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NewsConcrete Playground Meets Film Director Tim Van Dammen
We sat down with Tim to find out a bit more about Romeo and Juliet: A Love Song ahead of its 2013 New Zealand International Film Festival premiere.
