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The Court Jesters Comedy Troupe Brings PULP WILLIAM On Tour Around NZ 5/13-23

The Court Jesters Comedy Troupe Brings PULP WILLIAM On Tour Around NZ 5/13-23

by Gabrielle Sierra — May 6, 2009
Take Christchurch comedy troupe The Court Jesters, mix them up with William Shakespeare, Quentin Tarantino and the insanity of NZ's longest-running comedy show Scared Scriptless and you've got an improvised show of epic proportions - PULP WILLIAM.
Footnote Dance Presents 'Made In New Zealand,' Tour Begins In Wellington 5/20

Footnote Dance Presents 'Made In New Zealand,' Tour Begins In Wellington 5/20

by Gabrielle Sierra — May 5, 2009
New Zealand's national contemporary dance company Footnote Dance presents the return of its perennial dance favourite, 2009 Made in New Zealand, a unique highlight of the dance calendar that showcases original home-grown dance works set to New Zealand music.
Bartlett, Browning, Grieve Star In HEARTBREAK HOUSE At The Court Theatre 5/9

Bartlett, Browning, Grieve Star In HEARTBREAK HOUSE At The Court Theatre 5/9

by Gabrielle Sierra — April 29, 2009
Of all of George Bernard Shaw's plays, HEARTBREAK HOUSE was his favourite.

THE INTRICATE ART OF ACTUALLY CARING Plays At Downstage 29 April - 7 May

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2009
The Intricate Art of Actually Caring is part of Pick of the Fringe, running from 29 April till 7 May.

A NIGHT WITH BEAU TYLER To Premiere At Downstage 8 May - 23 May

by Reynard Loki — April 23, 2009
Amidst the disturbing world of the self-help industry shines a bright new star: Beau Tyler is on the comeback trail with a new self help system that will challenge the existing gurus of spin ? and rock your world! A huge success already (from Invercargill to Keri Keri, with successful seasons at the

Maria Dabrowska's CARNIVAL HOUND To Be Performed At The Print Factory 4/23- 5/2

by BWW News Desk — April 23, 2009
Her mother was a refugee form war-torn Poland, her father sought a new life from the ashes of post-war Holland and their stories sparked a voyage of discovery for award-winning choreographer Maria Dabrowska, culminating in her bold new work Carnival Hound.
Sammy J In The Forest Of Dreams Hits NZ Int'l Comedy Festival 5/8-5/23

Sammy J In The Forest Of Dreams Hits NZ Int'l Comedy Festival 5/8-5/23

by Gabrielle Sierra — April 22, 2009
Edinburgh Fringe smash hit musical with 14 puppets premieres in Wellington for the NZ International Comedy Festival.

Poly-Zygotic Fills The 6 PM Slot For Pick Of The Fringe

by Reynard Loki — April 14, 2009
Following the withdrawal of one of the original shows for Pick of the Fringe, Poly-Zygotic have seized the opportunity to fill the 6pm slot and work with acclaimed Samoan Actor and Director Nathaniel Lees to fine tune their show.

Famous Fairytale RUMPELSTILTSKIN Comes To The Court, Opens 4/14

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2009
These Easter holidays, your kids will not want to miss RUMPELSTILTSKIN, The Court's latest holiday show.

Hedda Gabler Comes To Bats 4/15 - 5/2

by Reynard Loki — April 13, 2009
Bats had a wee holiday over the Easter weekend and is back refreshed, revitalised and ready to dive straight into it.
BLOOD WEDDING By Federico Garcia Lorca Premieres In Wellington 5/9

BLOOD WEDDING By Federico Garcia Lorca Premieres In Wellington 5/9

by Gabrielle Sierra — April 9, 2009
Your wedding is supposed to be the biggest day of your life - but when your wedding includes a duel to the death you know the stakes are high.

THE INTRICATE ART OF ACTUALLY CARING Plays At Downstage 29 April - 7 May

by Reynard Loki — April 8, 2009
The Intricate Art of Actually Caring is part of Pick of the Fringe, running from 29 April till 7 May.
Famous Fairytale RUMPELSTILTSKIN Comes To The Court, Opens 4/14

Famous Fairytale RUMPELSTILTSKIN Comes To The Court, Opens 4/14

by Gabrielle Sierra — April 3, 2009
These Easter holidays, your kids will not want to miss RUMPELSTILTSKIN, The Court's latest holiday show.
Titirangi Theater Holds Auditions For THE DEEP BLUE SEA 4/5

Titirangi Theater Holds Auditions For THE DEEP BLUE SEA 4/5

by Gabrielle Sierra — April 2, 2009
Titirangi Theatre Presents The Deep Blue Sea - by Terence Ratigan Season: 9th to 20th June Set in London in 1955, this is the story of a woman's obsession for a man who is incapable of the kind of love he inspires in her.
A MOST OUTRAGEOUS HUMBUG Moves Indoors During Fringe At Downstage

A MOST OUTRAGEOUS HUMBUG Moves Indoors During Fringe At Downstage

by Gabrielle Sierra — April 2, 2009
Originally performed in Aro Valley's Waimapihi Reserve, Three Spoon Theatre's Fringe Festival show ?A Most Outrageous Humbug' is making the transition indoors for Pick of the Fringe at Downstage Theatre.

Maria Dabrowska's CARNIVAL HOUND To Be Performed At The Print Factory 4/23- 5/2

by Reynard Loki — March 31, 2009
Her mother was a refugee form war-torn Poland, her father sought a new life from the ashes of post-war Holland and their stories sparked a voyage of discovery for award-winning choreographer Maria Dabrowska, culminating in her bold new work Carnival Hound.

Edward Allen Baker's DOLORES Performed At BATS 3/31-4/9

by BWW News Desk — March 31, 2009
Edward Allen Baker's Dolores will be performed at BAT Theatrer from 31 March - 9 April (no show on Sundays or Mondays).

THE GODS OF WARM BEER Brings Rugby & Politics To NZ 3/28

by BWW News Desk — March 28, 2009
THE GODS OF WARM BEER is a rip-snorting comic epic that deals with hypocrisy, alienation, betrayal, rugby, religion, sex, violence, politics and bad language.

Sugu Pillay's SERENDIPITY To Run At BATS 3/17-3/28

by BWW News Desk — March 28, 2009
Serendipity by Sugu Pillay will be performed at BATS Theatre from Tuesday 17 March to Saturday 28 March (no shows on Sunday or Monday).

Shultz's A BRIEF HISTORY OF HELEN TROY Closes At BATS 3/28

by BWW News Desk — March 28, 2009
Mark Shultz's A Brief History of Helen of Troy is currently being performed at the BATS Theatre.

MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE Returns To Downstage Theater 3/26-4/11

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2009
See Ginette McDonald starring in the strictly limited return season of My Brilliant Divorce, a wittily observant, achingly funny and heart-wrenchingly real one-woman tour de force.

Photo Flash: NZ FRINGE FESTIVAL

by Reynard Loki — March 25, 2009
Since it?s inception in 1993, The NZ Fringe Festival has hosted 16 seasons and given countless artists the opportunity to take their art to a wider audience.
Downstage Turns Off Lights, Uses Candles For Earth Hour 3/28

Downstage Turns Off Lights, Uses Candles For Earth Hour 3/28

by Gabrielle Sierra — March 24, 2009
Downstage Theatre will be turning off all non-essential lighting on Saturday the 28th of March in support of Earth Hour.
THE GODS OF WARM BEER Brings Rugby & Politics To NZ 3/28

THE GODS OF WARM BEER Brings Rugby & Politics To NZ 3/28

by Gabrielle Sierra — March 19, 2009
THE GODS OF WARM BEER is a rip-snorting comic epic that deals with hypocrisy, alienation, betrayal, rugby, religion, sex, violence, politics and bad language.

Auckland Festival Showcases VENUS & ADONIS 3/18-3/22

by BWW News Desk — March 18, 2009
Auckland Festival 09 'Venus & Adonis' Theatre Wednesday, 18 March 2009 until Sunday, 22 March 2009 Venus & Adonis Bell Shakespeare and Malthouse Melbourne (Australia) Shakespeare?s Venus and Adonis is a subversive re-working of Ovid?s original love story: it is vulgar, funny, sexy and whole-he

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