His new show, coincidentally called Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! is a nostalgic one man musical reflecting his love of Comedy, Music, Life and what he calls Mock and Roll, a weird hybrid of comedy and music, with tributes to George Harrison and Robin Williams and a salute to The Rutles, the Beatle parody movie he created which was the world’s first ever mocumentary about the legendary pre-fab four whose legend will last a lunchtime.
Read MoreMulti award-winning Romesh Ranganathan is back on the road with a brand-new show Hustle - examining the human condition. Are people inherently good? Is charity always a positive thing? Is hustling the key to success? Or is all this a load of rubbish we've made up to keep people working hard for no reason?
Read MoreThe 2024 FAME Mid-Career Awards, an annual initiative in its third year aimed at honouring and supporting outstanding talent in the performing arts community of Aotearoa, have announced this year’s recipients. Amid a record-breaking 72 nominees, six remarkable individuals have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to the professional performing arts in Aotearoa.
Read MoreNicola Cheeseman is sick of trying to do it all.
Read MoreComedy superstar John Bishop is returning to New Zealand for the first time in over six years with a brand new show Back At It.
Read MoreTwo teams of the country's best comedians are set to battle it out on the SKYCITY Theatre stage with The Great Comedy Debate, on Friday 17 May. On as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo this night of lively debate sees six comedians armed with only their comedic genius, impeccable wit, and intellectual nous.
Read MorePacific Dance New Zealand announces the highly anticipated return of the Pacific Dance Festival 2024. The festival promises a dynamic showcase of culture, heritage, and artistic innovation amidst the onset of winter in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
Read MoreGet ready to groove because May is fast approaching, and so is Auckland Live’s much-awaited Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa New Zealand Music Month programme, in collaboration with the vibrant music community of Aotearoa. This month-long celebration promises a mixtape of cool experiences throughout May, from soulful tunes to a whānau-friendly neon rave and digital experiences to immerse you in New Zealand’s music scene.
Read MoreBach Musica NZ, the country’s leading combined vocal and instrumental ensemble, present an unforgettable night of classical masterpieces. On 9 June at the Auckland Town Hall, audiences will be spellbound in a performance featuring works by Vaughan Williams and Dvořák.
Read MoreAhead of the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo kicking off in just two weeks, from 3 – 26 May in Auckland and Wellington, the New Zealand comedians are making a big splash across the pond at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Read MoreThe renowned global World Press Photo Exhibition, on display in more than 60 cities across the globe annually, makes its return to Auckland later this year to showcase a diverse selection of the world’s best photojournalism and documentary photography from the past year. The winning photographs from the World Press Photo Contest will be on display in Tāmaki Makaurau thanks to the Rotary Club of Auckland from 20 July – 11 August at Level 5 Gallery Space, Smith and Caughey’s.
Read MoreAcclaimed Australian Choreographer and three-time Dancing with the Stars championAric Yegudkin directs the sensational new show Ballroom Blitz which embarks on a whirlwind national tour across 12 centres all over New Zealand from May 28 to June 16, 2024.
Read MoreThe reopening follows a challenging period marked by an act of theft last year, where the Zeiss telescope's dome suffered extensive damage when the copper roof was stolen by thieves. A blow for space lovers young and old, this story has a happy ending as after a year of intensive work, the copper roof has now been repaired, giving manuhiri the opportunity to return to stargazing through one of the most significant telescopes in Aotearoa.
Read MoreAfter partnering with Visa Wellington On a Plate and becoming a sellout hit at last year’s festival, the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo is once again teaming up with Parrotdog Brewery for Sunday Roast, mashing together the beloved Sunday night feast with a tasty selection of comedians in a hilarious night of comedy like no other on 5 May.
Read MoreIn Other Words is a tender and enduring love story that delves into the profound effects of Alzheimer's disease and the transformative power of music. Starring the incomparable duo Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst, this touching production making its Australasian premiere at Rangatira, Q Theatre running September 3 to September 15, 2024. This production comes to the stage during World Alzheimer’s Month.
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