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

by Reynard Loki — March 16, 2009
Edward Allen Baker's Dolores will be performed at BAT Theatrer from 31 March - 9 April (no show on Sundays or Mondays).

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

by Reynard Loki — March 16, 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 Reynard Loki — March 16, 2009
Mark Shultz's A Brief History of Helen of Troy is currently being performed at the BATS Theatre.

Taki Rua Productions' STRANGE RESTING PLACES Returns 3/16-22

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 2009
Taki Rua Productions' Strange Resting Places is not resting in 2009 and is continuing with the success it has enjoyed in recent years.

THE TUTOR Opens The Eureka Trust 2009 Forge Season 3/13-4/11

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2009
The debut production of The Eureka Trust 2009 Forge Season is an intelligent contemporary kiwi comedy: Dave Armstrong's THE TUTOR.

Potent Pause Presents THE CHAIRS Opening 3/12

by BWW News Desk — March 12, 2009
Potent Pause Productions as part of the Auckland Festival 2009 present The Chairs/Les Chaises by Eugene Ionesco The Chairs will be performed in French and in English as follows: Thurs 12 - Sat 14 March 2009 (English) 8pm Sun 15 March 2009 (English) 6pm Tues 17 - Sat 21 March 2009 (French) 8p

Titirangi Theater Presents A MONTH OF SUNDAYS 3/10-21

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2009
Titirangi Theatre Presents.

Sammy J In The Forest Of Dreams Comes To Downstage 3/8-23

by BWW News Desk — March 8, 2009
Edinburgh Fringe smash hit musical with 14 puppets premieres in Wellington for the NZ International Comedy Festival Australian comedian Sammy J stars in Sammy J in the Forest of Dreams at Downstage Theatre 'Filthy, frenetic and gloriously funny.

Helen O'Connor & Simon Hopkinson's LIPSTICK DREAMS Opens 3/7

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 2009
Lipstick Dreams is a comedy by Helen O'Connor and Simon Hopkinson/Aust/1988 Directed by Rae McGregor Season: March 7 - 28, 8pm Matinees: Sunday, March 8 & 15, 6pm Winning a talent quest could be just the answer for four women who long to escape their predictable lives in a small country town
THE TUTOR Opens The Eureka Trust 2009 Forge Season 3/13-4/11

THE TUTOR Opens The Eureka Trust 2009 Forge Season 3/13-4/11

by Gabrielle Sierra — March 5, 2009
The debut production of The Eureka Trust 2009 Forge Season is an intelligent contemporary kiwi comedy: Dave Armstrong's THE TUTOR.
Sammy J In The Forest Of Dreams Comes To Downstage 3/8-23

Sammy J In The Forest Of Dreams Comes To Downstage 3/8-23

by Gabrielle Sierra — March 3, 2009
Edinburgh Fringe smash hit musical with 14 puppets premieres in Wellington for the NZ International Comedy Festival Australian comedian Sammy J stars in Sammy J in the Forest of Dreams at Downstage Theatre 'Filthy, frenetic and gloriously funny.
Peter Feeney Comes To The Downstage For Comedy Fest 5/8-23

Peter Feeney Comes To The Downstage For Comedy Fest 5/8-23

by Gabrielle Sierra — March 3, 2009
A Night with Beau Tyler: Just one hour can change your life! Ice cream commercial favourite Peter Feeney stars in an hour of self-help hysteria at Downstage Theatre for the NZ International Comedy Festival Amidst the disturbing world of the self-help industry shines a bright new star: Beau Tyler is
New Zealand Fringe Festival Names Flight of the Conchords' McKenzie & Clement Hall of

New Zealand Fringe Festival Names Flight of the Conchords' McKenzie & Clement Hall of Famers and Announces Awards

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2009
The New Zealand Fringe Festival capped off the one of the biggest festivals in its 19-year history by naming Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement as the inaugural members of the New Zealand Fringe Festival Hall of Fame.

NZ Fringe Festival's Awards & Closing Night Party Held 3/1

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2009
The glitz, the glamour and the gloriously-talented folk of cutting-edge entertainment will be showcased next Sunday at the New Zealand Fringe Festival's Awards and closing night party.
MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE Returns To Downstage Theater 3/26-4/11

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

by Gabrielle Sierra — February 27, 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.
Titirangi Theater Presents A MONTH OF SUNDAYS 3/10-21

Titirangi Theater Presents A MONTH OF SUNDAYS 3/10-21

by Gabrielle Sierra — February 24, 2009
Titirangi Theatre Presents.
NZ Fringe Festival's Awards & Closing Night Party Held 3/1

NZ Fringe Festival's Awards & Closing Night Party Held 3/1

by Gabrielle Sierra — February 24, 2009
The glitz, the glamour and the gloriously-talented folk of cutting-edge entertainment will be showcased next Sunday at the New Zealand Fringe Festival's Awards and closing night party.

The Court's HONOUR Questions All That We Take For Granted

by BWW News Desk — February 21, 2009
What happens when a safe, middle class, middle aged marriage suddenly stalls? When the opportunity arises for one life to be renewed but at the expense of the happiness and security of others? HONOUR, at The Court Theatre from 21st February is a provocative, witty challenge to our notions of domesti

DUETS Opens At The Fortune Theater, Runs 2/20- 3/14

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2009
The New Zealand Premiere of Duets by Peter Quilter is directed by Lyndee-Jane Rutherford.
THE FORGE Announces Eureka Trust 2009 Season

THE FORGE Announces Eureka Trust 2009 Season

by BWW News Desk — February 19, 2009
For the past two years a passionate team of theatre practitioners have been creating edgy, challenging and dynamic theatre.

Adam Page Makes His Debut At Downstage Theater 2/18-3/1

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2009
Winner of the Best Music by an Emerging Artist Award at the 2007 Adelaide Fringe Festival and one of South Australia's finest saxophone players, Adam Page makes his debut appearance from 18 February till 1 March at Downstage Theatre as part of the 2009 New Zealand Fringe Festival.

Strike Percussion Returns To DownStage For One Special Show

by BWW News Desk — February 15, 2009
Strike Percussion are back at Downstage for one very special show.

SEEyD's Turbine Begins At Downstage 2/13

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2009
With the controversial issue of wind farming SEEyD 'blows another gust of fresh air through Wellington theatre' (Laurie Atkinson, The Dominion Post).

Auckland Theater Company Presents THE 39 STEPS 2/12-3/7

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2009
Auckland Theatre Company in association with the Court Theatre presents The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan, adapted by Ross Gumbley.
PLAY ON By Rick Abbott Opens At Porirua Little Theatre

PLAY ON By Rick Abbott Opens At Porirua Little Theatre

by Gabrielle Sierra — February 10, 2009
When a theatre group is offered a royalty-free play 'Murder Most Foul' from new playwright Phyllis Montague, the group welcome the chance to put the theatre back into the black for the first time in years.

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