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March 25
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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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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★★★★ this is a very, very funny show ... and one to fall in love with
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.
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March 2017
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★★★★ Heart-wrenching, hilarious...possibly one of the funniest plays you'll ever...
23 - 26 March
Q Rangatira
An honest and hilarious show about depression and the lengths we go to for those we love.
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March 2017
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STUNNING MUSIC UNDERSCORES A UNIQUELY NEW ZEALAND OPERA
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.
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March 2017
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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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scientific lessons subtly but firmly delivered
25 March
Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku
Two children become fascinated by the story of 28,800 yellow rubber ducks that are found floating aimlessly in the Pacific Ocean in this charming play.
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March 2017
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Dance, martial arts, the APO and a children’s choir meet in this bold new work f...
25 March
Great Hall
Atamira Dance Company, the APO and an 80-strong choir enact the story of two rivers in a magical dance, kapa haka, tai chi, orchestral collaboration.
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March 2017
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ANTARCTICA is an installation celebrating the pristine scenery of the awe-inspir...
24 - 26 March
Auckland War Memorial Museum
A celebration of the pristine scenery of Antarctica, this installation is a one-to-one scale projection of an iceberg on the walls of the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
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such a high-calibre garden! What an absolute delightloved the Festival Garde...
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.
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Mai ngā hau e whā, kua tae mai nei ki Aotearoa,Nā te aroha, nā te kotahitanga,...
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.
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The Photography of Brian Brake and Steve McCurry
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.
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