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the West Side Story of the 21st century
8 - 12 March
The Civic
A high-energy, visually explosive circus of urban acrobats, b-boys, trial bikers and contortionists who perform mind-blowingly dangerous tricks amongst towering skyscrapers.
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March 2017
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A sharply moving synthesis of man and nature, east and west, death and rebirth.....
10 - 12 March
ASB Theatre
An uplifting dance work that takes audiences on a journey through the great cycle of life depicting death and rebirth, devastation and resurrection.
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March 2017
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10
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12
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...make this show a priority. You won’t see anything like it again any time soon
12 - 19 March
Auckland Domain
A captivating nocturnal bush walk through enchanting, delicate light and sound installations created by five internationally acclaimed artists and with guest New Zealand artist sonicsfromscratch.
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Beautiful. Funny. Impossible.
8 - 26 March
Spiegeltent, Aotea Square
An international sensation bringing the crème de la crème of twisted cabaret, burlesque, vaudeville and circus to the Spiegeltent this Festival.
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March 2017
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08
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14
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15
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16
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18
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19
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21
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22
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23
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24
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25
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26
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Master musicians give their spin - their "revolution" - on relationships, poetry...
9 - 10 March
Spiegeltent, Aotea Square
Join Moana Maniapoto, Warren Maxwell, Jon Toogood and Rob Ruha as they give their spin on the relationships, revolutions and opinions that have spun the wheels of generations.
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March 2017
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09
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SMALL TOWN, BIG HEART
9 - 19 March
Q Rangatira
A big comedy about a bunch of mates in small-town New Zealand, a friend in need, a fishing competition and underhanded shenanigans. By award-winning playwright Jamie McCaskill.
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March 2017
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09
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10
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12
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- 5:00pm
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13
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15
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16
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19
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A THRILLING DARK COMEDY
16 - 17 March
Te Oro
Māori theatre at its most terrifying and funny: a dark comedy blending prison life, Shakespeare and Māori mythology into a tale of revenge and intrigue.
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March 2017
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16
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***** The Independent***** The Daily Telegraph
***** The Financial Times
***...
15 - 19 March
ASB Theatre
A mesmerising solo play that uses ground-breaking sound technology to trace a lone man's life-changing journey into the Amazon.
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March 2017
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15
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17
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19
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- 2:30pm
a razor-sharp delight
21 - 26 March
The Civic
Dust off your wooden stake, polish your crucifix, stock up on holy water and experience arterial splatter live on stage at this sensationally scary event.
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March 2017
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21
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22
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23
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24
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25
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26
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selling fast
visceral, emotional intensity blended with impressive technical excellence
Natalia Osipova & Guests
visceral, emotional intensity blended with impressive technical excellence
24 - 26 March
ASB Theatre
This triple-bill showcases the out-of-this-world technique, vivid characterisation and electrifying energy of classical ballerina Natalia Osipova. Choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Russell Maliphant and Arthur Pita.
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March 2017
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24
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25
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26
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simultaneously old and new, wise and innocent, winking and sincere
22 March
ASB Theatre
Join performer-composer Rufus Wainwright for an evening in the glorious world of opera and in the nostalgic comfort of big, brassy show tunes.
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March 2017
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22
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FOUR POWERFUL WOMEN PAY R-E-S-P-E-C-T
22 - 24 March
Spiegeltent, Aotea Square
Aaradhna, Annie Crummer, Bella Kalolo and Esther Stephens along with Auckland Jazz Orchestra pay some R-E-S-P-E-C-T to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
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March 2017
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22
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23
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24
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