After selling out theaters across North America, comedian Anthony Jeselnik announced that he will bring his latest stand-up tour Bones and All to Australia and New Zealand this Summer.
Read MoreFor the first time, Tim Bray Theatre Company presents Five Go on an Adventure, based on the adventure stories of The Famous Five by Enid Blyton. The show is live on stage at The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna from 29 June to 20 July.
Read MoreIn 2014, four nerds gathered around their microphones to share the most interesting facts they’d learned that week. Now, 30,000 facts and almost as many bad puns later, Dan, James, Anna and Andy are celebrating their 10th anniversary as podcasters with a world tour.
Read MorePound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now and has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today.
Read MoreThe best of the best local and international acts from the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo deliver a night of total hilarity, with a little something for everyone at the Best Comedy Show On Earth. Get along on 19 May at SKYCITY Theatre for this sensational stand-up showcase.
Read MoreThe DOC EDGE FESTIVAL 2024 is now live featuring a stunning and provocative line-up of 43 features, 23 shorts and 28 immersive projects. Full programme here docedge.nz
Read MoreHis 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.
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