18 - 20 March
ASB TheatreWorld class virtuoso tango is re-forged by genius choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui as he injects the traditions of Argentine tango with his own ground-breaking contemporary twists. shortlist
16 - 19 March
SKYCITY TheatreThe world premiere of two significant new dance works by visionary choreographers Neil Ieremia and Kuik Swee Boon, exploring themes of death, tolerance and diversity. shortlist
17 - 20 March
Q RangatiraIntimate in scale, epic in scope, this South Korean theatre work uses a mix of contemporary music, dance and drama to re-imagine Sophocles’ fraught Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex. shortlist
17 - 20 March
The CivicBoasting a stellar cast including world-class breakdancers, a world champion BMX flatlander and basketball freestyler, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a radical urban circus. shortlist
12 March
The CivicBringing 100 young performers together with Atamira Dance Company and the APO, follow Hine Ariki as she sets out to calm the rumblings of Ruaumoko, god of earthquakes. shortlist
2 - 6 March
SKYCITY TheatreThree larger-than-life contemporary classics showcasing the energy, precision and charisma of New Zealand’s national ballet company under the leadership of artistic director Francesco Ventriglia. shortlist