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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. shortlist

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a razor-sharp delight

Horror

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. shortlist

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FOUR POWERFUL WOMEN PAY R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Respect

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. shortlist

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★★★★ this is a very, very funny show ... and one to fall in love with

How To Keep An Alien

22 - 26 March Q Loft In this touching play comedian Sonya Kelly presents a funny, tender memoir about securing an Irish visa for her Australian partner. shortlist

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★★★★ Heart-wrenching, hilarious...possibly one of the funniest plays you'll ever...

Every Brilliant Thing

23 - 26 March Q Rangatira An honest and hilarious show about depression and the lengths we go to for those we love. shortlist

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STUNNING MUSIC UNDERSCORES A UNIQUELY NEW ZEALAND OPERA

The Bone Feeder

23 - 26 March ASB Waterfront Theatre A unique New Zealand opera incorporating Chinese, Māori and Western instruments. Imaginatively scored by Gareth Farr and written by poet and playwright Renee Liang. shortlist

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such a high-calibre garden! What an absolute delight

loved the Festival Garde...

Festival Garden

8 - 26 March Aotea Square While away the summer nights, grab a bite to eat, meet friends, check out Festival artists and sink into some original sounds before heading to a show. shortlist

Mai ngā hau e whā, kua tae mai nei ki Aotearoa,
Nā te aroha, nā te kotahitanga,...

WHĀNUI

8 - 26 March Auckland Wide A series of new participatory works that come from partnerships between established artists and the creative communities of Tamakai Makaurau. FREE throughout Auckland. shortlist

The Photography of Brian Brake and Steve McCurry

Picturing Asia: Double Take

8 - 26 March Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery Picturing Asia, an exhibition at Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, features photographs of Asia by two great masters of documentary photography: Brian Brake and Steve McCurry. shortlist

A large-scale sculpture by artist Yona Lee that explores the structure and pulse...

In Transit (Arrival)

11 - 26 March Te Tuhi Commissioned by Te Tuhi, Yona Lee’s large-scale sculpture made of stainless steel tubing, explores the structure and pulse of civilisation. shortlist

This dynamic installation by three artists involved in eco-activism celebrates o...

The Halo Project

8 - 26 March The Playspace An installation that celebrates our native birdlife through visual art and sound and that acknowledges the many positive impacts of New Zealand’s restored habitats and sanctuaries. shortlist

This entrancing installation engages all senses

The Exquisite Wound

10 - 26 March Silo 6, Wynyard Quarter Granted the 2016 award for art and science collaboration, Rebecca Swan’s installation uses photographs, video, original music and interactive projections to raise questions about existence. shortlist