NZ THEATRE MONTH
celebrating and elevating NZ theatre throughout September
... and for the next four years
2018 Listings
Mrs Krishnan's Party
Indian Ink Theatre Company
15 Aug - 7 Oct
On Tour: Hamilton, Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch
Multiple Venues
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Kororāreka – The Ballad of Maggie Flynn
Red Leap Theatre
24 Aug - 15 Sep
On Tour: Napier, Wellington, Māngere, Albany, Hamilton, Tauranga
Multiple Venues
Read more
Whenua DP4 / Lot 173
Kiwi Possum Productions
24 Aug - 8 Sep
Greymouth, Hokitika, Reefton
Multiple Venues
Read more
The Case of Katherine Mansfield
Cheeky Pukeko Productions
31 Aug - 8 Sep
Morrinsville, Te Awamutu
Mutiple Venues
Read more
Massive Essentials - Workshop (1)
Massive Theatre Company
1 - 2 Sep
Grey Lynn
Empre Studios
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Northland Performing Arts
Northland Perfoming Arts
1 Sep
Whangarei
Forum North, Rust Avenue
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Hastings District Libraries
Hastings Central Library
13 - 22 Sep
Hastings
Te Whaea Theatre
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Hine Kihāwai
Taki Rua Productions
1 - 28 Sep
On Tour: Waikato, Taranaki, Whanganui, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago and Southland
Multiple venues
Read more
A Tribute to Bruce Mason
Presented by Roger Hall and Belinda Robinson
1 Sep
Takapuna
Bruce Mason Centre
Read more
Winter Season of Improv II
Covert Theatre
1 - 29 Sep
Westmere
Tiny Theatre, Garnet Station
Read more
Four Flat Whites in Italy
Feilding Little Theatre Players
1 - 19 Sep
Feilding
Feilding Little Theatre
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Scared Scriptless
The Court Jesters
1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Sep
Addington
The Court Theatre
Read more
Story Studio LIVE
Capital E
3 - 26 Sep
On Tour: Gisborne, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson
Multiple Schools
Read more
Roger and Renee: A Life in Theatre
National Library of New Zealand
Mon 3 Sep
Wellington
Te Ahumairangi
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Improv School
Covert Theatre
From 3 Sep
Sandringham
Sandringham Community Centre, 18 Kitchener Road
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Four Evenings of NZ Theatre - Dolphin
Dolphin Theatre
3 - 24 Sep
Onehunga
Dolphin Theatre, Spring Street
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The Lost Tune
Hutt Valley Scouts and Guides
3 - 8 Sep
Hutt Valley
Little Theatre, Lower Hutt
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The Playwrights' Inspiration
Devonport Theatre Month Group
4 Sep
Devonport
1st Floor Devonport Library
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Bright Star
Plumb Productions with Auckland Live
4 - 16 Sep
Auckland
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
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Hell & Bullets
Theatreworks and Otago University
6 - 7 Sep
Dunedin
Allen Hall Theatre, University of Otago
Read more
Lines and Wines
Dunedin Public Libraries
Thu 6 Sep
Dunedin
Dunningham Suite, Dunedin City Library
Read more
Taken to the Twenties
New Plymouth Rep
6 - 15 Sept
New Plymouth
Little Theatre, 29 Aubrey St
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more
Poho Kēreru
Te Whare Tāpere a Rākaihautū
7 Sep
Christchurch
Isaac Theatre Royal - Gloucester Room
Read more
Word Up! 2018 Grand Final
Corban Estate Art Centre
7 Sep
Henderson
Shed 1, Corban Estate Arts Centre
Read more
Homecoming
Theatreworks Ltd and University of Otago - Department of Music, Theatre and Performing Arts
7 Sep
Dunedin
Allen Hall Theatre, University of Otago
Read more
The Book Club
Artworks (season Postponed due to venue damage)
7 - 9 Sep
Waiheke Island
Artworks Theatre
Read more
Open Day - South Canterbury Drama League
South Canterbury Drama League
8 Sep
Timaru
Playhouse
Read more
A Life in Theatre
Ken Blackburn and Peter Vere-Jones
Sat 8 Sep
Wellington
Hannah Playhouse
Read more
Nearly Ninety Years : In-Depth at the Civic
Auckland City Council
11 - 16 Sep
Auckland
The Civic Theatre
Read more
Unsupervised
Imogen Prossor, Jess Brien, Rebekah Head
11 - 15 Sep
Auckland
The Basement Theatre
Read more
Me and My Sister Tell Each Other Everything
Uther Dean
11 - 15 Sep
Auckland
The Basement Theatre
Read more
Agents of Change
Southern Cross Campus
12 - 13 Sep
Māngere
Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku
Read more
Promise and Promiscuity
Centrepoint Theatre
12 - 23 Sep
Palmerston North
Centrepoint Theatre
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Court Theatre in the Shelves
The Court Theatre
13 - 27 Sep
Christchurch
Multiple Libraries
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The Eternal Woman of William Shakespeare
Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand
6, 13, 25 Sep
Wellington
Multiple Venues
Read more
A Lost and Found Place
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
13 - 15 Sep
Ilam
Papa Hou at the Chch YMCA
Read more
Whakarongo Mai - Play Readings
Te Pou Theatre Company
15 - 16 Sep
Henderson
The Cellar, Corban Estate Arts Centre
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Tuhi Tika - Playwright's Wānanga
Te Pou Theatre Company
15, 23 Sep
Henderson
The Cellar, Corban Estate Arts Centre
Read more
Short Sharp Scripts
International Institute of Modern Literature
17 Sep
Wellington
Circa Theatre
Read more
A Few Things I've Learnt About Dating And Death
Ruby Love, Olivia Clarke
18 - 22 Sep
Auckland
Basement Theatre
Read more
Giltrap Audi season of Rendered
Auckland Theatre Company
18 Sep - 3 Oct
Auckland
ASB Waterfront Theatre
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Little Town Liars
Auckland Music Theatre
19 - 22 Sep
Western Springs
Westpoint Performing Arts Centre
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Christchurch Hui for Women in Theatre
The Court Theatre
20 Sep
Addington
The Court Theatre
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The Girl who Climbed a Mountain and Saved the World
Wintergreen Creative
20 - 30 Sep
Nelson
Mltiple Venues
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A Life in Theatre: Alison Quigan
Auckland Libraries
Fri 21 Sep
Auckland
Whare Wānanga, Central City Library
Read more
Toi Whakaari Costume Showcase 2018
Toi Whakaari - NZ Drama School
21 - 22 Sep
Wellington
Te Whaea Theatre
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Open Day - Isaac Theatre Royal
Isaac Theatre Royal
22 Sep
Christchurch
Isaac Theatre Royal
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Female Playwrights’ Forum
Isaac Theatre Royal / The Court Theatre
23 Sep
Christchurch
Isaac Theatre Royal
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My Best Dead Friend
Zanetti Productions
23 - 29 Sep
On tour Dunedin, Wellington
Multiple venues
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Contemporary NZ theatre - Panel Discussion
Isaac Theatre Royal
24 Sep
Christchurch
Isaac Theatre Royal - Gloucester Room
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Eloise in the Middle
Prospect Park Productions
28 Sep - 6 Oct
Dunedin
Dunedin Public Art Gallery Auditorium
Read more
New Zealand Theatre: Going Global
Auckland Libraries
Fri 28 Sep
Auckland
Whare Wānanga, Central City Library
Read more
Massive Foundations - Workshop
Massive Theatre Company
29 - 30 Sep
Glen Eden
Community Centre / Rugby Club
Read more
1862-64 Theatre Comes to Dunedin
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum
29 Sep
Dunedin
Toitū OSM - Auditorium
Read more
Incendiary 1901
Grow Your Own Productions
29 Sep - 6 Oct
Waiheke, Auckland
Artworks Theatre, Waiheke Island, and Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland
Read more
Playreading: Joyful and Triumphant
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum
30 Sep
Dunedin
Toitū OSM - Josephine Foyer
Read more
Mrs Krishnan's Party
Indian Ink Theatre Company
15 Aug - 7 Oct
On Tour: Hamilton, Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch
Multiple Venues
Read more
Northland Performing Arts
Northland Perfoming Arts
1 Sep
Whangarei
Forum North, Rust Avenue
Read more
Story Studio LIVE
Capital E
3 - 26 Sep
On Tour: Gisborne, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson
Multiple Schools
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more
Kororāreka – The Ballad of Maggie Flynn
Red Leap Theatre
24 Aug - 15 Sep
On Tour: Napier, Wellington, Māngere, Albany, Hamilton, Tauranga
Multiple Venues
Read more
Massive Essentials - Workshop (1)
Massive Theatre Company
1 - 2 Sep
Grey Lynn
Empre Studios
Read more
A Tribute to Bruce Mason
Presented by Roger Hall and Belinda Robinson
1 Sep
Takapuna
Bruce Mason Centre
Read more
Winter Season of Improv II
Covert Theatre
1 - 29 Sep
Westmere
Tiny Theatre, Garnet Station
Read more
Four Evenings of NZ Theatre - Dolphin
Dolphin Theatre
3 - 24 Sep
Onehunga
Dolphin Theatre, Spring Street
Read more
Bright Star
Plumb Productions with Auckland Live
4 - 16 Sep
Auckland
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more
Poho Kēreru
Te Whare Tāpere a Rākaihautū
7 Sep
Christchurch
Isaac Theatre Royal - Gloucester Room
Read more
Word Up! 2018 Grand Final
Corban Estate Art Centre
7 Sep
Henderson
Shed 1, Corban Estate Arts Centre
Read more
The Book Club
Artworks (season Postponed due to venue damage)
7 - 9 Sep
Waiheke Island
Artworks Theatre
Read more
Nearly Ninety Years : In-Depth at the Civic
Auckland City Council
11 - 16 Sep
Auckland
The Civic Theatre
Read more
Unsupervised
Imogen Prossor, Jess Brien, Rebekah Head
11 - 15 Sep
Auckland
The Basement Theatre
Read more
Me and My Sister Tell Each Other Everything
Uther Dean
11 - 15 Sep
Auckland
The Basement Theatre
Read more
Agents of Change
Southern Cross Campus
12 - 13 Sep
Māngere
Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku
Read more
Whakarongo Mai - Play Readings
Te Pou Theatre Company
15 - 16 Sep
Henderson
The Cellar, Corban Estate Arts Centre
Read more
Tuhi Tika - Playwright's Wānanga
Te Pou Theatre Company
15, 23 Sep
Henderson
The Cellar, Corban Estate Arts Centre
Read more
A Few Things I've Learnt About Dating And Death
Ruby Love, Olivia Clarke
18 - 22 Sep
Auckland
Basement Theatre
Read more
Giltrap Audi season of Rendered
Auckland Theatre Company
18 Sep - 3 Oct
Auckland
ASB Waterfront Theatre
Read more
Little Town Liars
Auckland Music Theatre
19 - 22 Sep
Western Springs
Westpoint Performing Arts Centre
Read more
A Life in Theatre: Alison Quigan
Auckland Libraries
Fri 21 Sep
Auckland
Whare Wānanga, Central City Library
Read more
New Zealand Theatre: Going Global
Auckland Libraries
Fri 28 Sep
Auckland
Whare Wānanga, Central City Library
Read more
Massive Foundations - Workshop
Massive Theatre Company
29 - 30 Sep
Glen Eden
Community Centre / Rugby Club
Read more
Incendiary 1901
Grow Your Own Productions
29 Sep - 6 Oct
Waiheke, Auckland
Artworks Theatre, Waiheke Island, and Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland
Read more
Kororāreka – The Ballad of Maggie Flynn
Red Leap Theatre
24 Aug - 15 Sep
On Tour: Napier, Wellington, Māngere, Albany, Hamilton, Tauranga
Multiple Venues
Read more
The Case of Katherine Mansfield
Cheeky Pukeko Productions
31 Aug - 8 Sep
Morrinsville, Te Awamutu
Mutiple Venues
Read more
Hine Kihāwai
Taki Rua Productions
1 - 28 Sep
On Tour: Waikato, Taranaki, Whanganui, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago and Southland
Multiple venues
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more
Story Studio LIVE
Capital E
3 - 26 Sep
On Tour: Gisborne, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson
Multiple Schools
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more
Mrs Krishnan's Party
Indian Ink Theatre Company
15 Aug - 7 Oct
On Tour: Hamilton, Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch
Multiple Venues
Read more
Kororāreka – The Ballad of Maggie Flynn
Red Leap Theatre
24 Aug - 15 Sep
On Tour: Napier, Wellington, Māngere, Albany, Hamilton, Tauranga
Multiple Venues
Read more
Hine Kihāwai
Taki Rua Productions
1 - 28 Sep
On Tour: Waikato, Taranaki, Whanganui, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago and Southland
Multiple venues
Read more
Taken to the Twenties
New Plymouth Rep
6 - 15 Sept
New Plymouth
Little Theatre, 29 Aubrey St
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more
Kororāreka – The Ballad of Maggie Flynn
Red Leap Theatre
24 Aug - 15 Sep
On Tour: Napier, Wellington, Māngere, Albany, Hamilton, Tauranga
Multiple Venues
Read more
Hastings District Libraries
Hastings Central Library
13 - 22 Sep
Hastings
Te Whaea Theatre
Read more
Hine Kihāwai
Taki Rua Productions
1 - 28 Sep
On Tour: Waikato, Taranaki, Whanganui, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago and Southland
Multiple venues
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more
Four Flat Whites in Italy
Feilding Little Theatre Players
1 - 19 Sep
Feilding
Feilding Little Theatre
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more
Promise and Promiscuity
Centrepoint Theatre
12 - 23 Sep
Palmerston North
Centrepoint Theatre
Read more
Mrs Krishnan's Party
Indian Ink Theatre Company
15 Aug - 7 Oct
On Tour: Hamilton, Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch
Multiple Venues
Read more
Roger and Renee: A Life in Theatre
National Library of New Zealand
Mon 3 Sep
Wellington
Te Ahumairangi
Read more
The Lost Tune
Hutt Valley Scouts and Guides
3 - 8 Sep
Hutt Valley
Little Theatre, Lower Hutt
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more
A Life in Theatre
Ken Blackburn and Peter Vere-Jones
Sat 8 Sep
Wellington
Hannah Playhouse
Read more
The Eternal Woman of William Shakespeare
Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand
6, 13, 25 Sep
Wellington
Multiple Venues
Read more
A Lost and Found Place
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
13 - 15 Sep
Ilam
Papa Hou at the Chch YMCA
Read more
Short Sharp Scripts
International Institute of Modern Literature
17 Sep
Wellington
Circa Theatre
Read more
Toi Whakaari Costume Showcase 2018
Toi Whakaari - NZ Drama School
21 - 22 Sep
Wellington
Te Whaea Theatre
Read more
My Best Dead Friend
Zanetti Productions
23 - 29 Sep
On tour Dunedin, Wellington
Multiple venues
Read more
Story Studio LIVE
Capital E
3 - 26 Sep
On Tour: Gisborne, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson
Multiple Schools
Read more
The Girl who Climbed a Mountain and Saved the World
Wintergreen Creative
20 - 30 Sep
Nelson
Mltiple Venues
Read more
Mrs Krishnan's Party
Indian Ink Theatre Company
15 Aug - 7 Oct
On Tour: Hamilton, Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch
Multiple Venues
Read more
Scared Scriptless
The Court Jesters
1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Sep
Addington
The Court Theatre
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more
Open Day - South Canterbury Drama League
South Canterbury Drama League
8 Sep
Timaru
Playhouse
Read more
Court Theatre in the Shelves
The Court Theatre
13 - 27 Sep
Christchurch
Multiple Libraries
Read more
Christchurch Hui for Women in Theatre
The Court Theatre
20 Sep
Addington
The Court Theatre
Read more
Open Day - Isaac Theatre Royal
Isaac Theatre Royal
22 Sep
Christchurch
Isaac Theatre Royal
Read more
Whenua DP4 / Lot 173
Kiwi Possum Productions
24 Aug - 8 Sep
Greymouth, Hokitika, Reefton
Multiple Venues
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more
Story Studio LIVE
Capital E
3 - 26 Sep
On Tour: Gisborne, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson
Multiple Schools
Read more
Hell & Bullets
Theatreworks and Otago University
6 - 7 Sep
Dunedin
Allen Hall Theatre, University of Otago
Read more
Lines and Wines
Dunedin Public Libraries
Thu 6 Sep
Dunedin
Dunningham Suite, Dunedin City Library
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more
Homecoming
Theatreworks Ltd and University of Otago - Department of Music, Theatre and Performing Arts
7 Sep
Dunedin
Allen Hall Theatre, University of Otago
Read more
My Best Dead Friend
Zanetti Productions
23 - 29 Sep
On tour Dunedin, Wellington
Multiple venues
Read more
Eloise in the Middle
Prospect Park Productions
28 Sep - 6 Oct
Dunedin
Dunedin Public Art Gallery Auditorium
Read more
1862-64 Theatre Comes to Dunedin
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum
29 Sep
Dunedin
Toitū OSM - Auditorium
Read more
Playreading: Joyful and Triumphant
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum
30 Sep
Dunedin
Toitū OSM - Josephine Foyer
Read more
Hine Kihāwai
Taki Rua Productions
1 - 28 Sep
On Tour: Waikato, Taranaki, Whanganui, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago and Southland
Multiple venues
Read more
Story Studio LIVE
Capital E
3 - 26 Sep
On Tour: Gisborne, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson
Multiple Schools
Read more
Massey University Online Podcast
School of English and Media Studies
Throughout September
Online
Read more