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a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street cult...
360 ALLSTARS
17 - 20 March The Civic Boasting 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
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March 2016
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    • 1:30pm
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two expert clowns, and many laughs
La Cucina dell'Arte
2 - 20 March Circus Ronaldo Big Top, Aotea Square The sixth-generation of a renowned Belgian circus family, Danny and David Ronaldo are cast as chef and kitchen hand serving hearty helpings of slapstick, vaudeville and traditional commedia. shortlist
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March 2016
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    • 7:00pm
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    • 8:15pm
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    • 8:15pm
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    • 8:15pm
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    • 7:00pm
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…one of those rare shows that equally delights toddlers and their parents, and r...
Duck, Death and the Tulip
11 - 13 March Q Loft A beautiful puppet-show about an unlikely friendship between a playful duck and a mysterious character, this is an award winning adaptation of Wolf Erlbruch’s beloved book. shortlist
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March 2016
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    • 6:30pm
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    • 1:00pm
  • 13
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    • 1:00pm
…one of those rare shows that equally delights toddlers and their parents, and r...
Duck, Death and the Tulip (PumpHouse Theatre)
5 - 6 March The PumpHouse Theatre A beautiful puppet-show about an unlikely friendship between a playful duck and a mysterious character, this is an award winning adaptation of Wolf Erlbruch’s beloved book. shortlist
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March 2016
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    • 1:00pm
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    • 11:00am
    • 2:00pm
Sunday 13 March, 10.30am to 3.30pm - Nau mai, haere mai ki Whānau Whānui
Family Day Whānau Whānui
The New Zealand Herald Festival Garden Family Day is a creative playground for kids, teens and their adults! Cruise around The New Zealand Herald Festival Garden and enjoy a day of fun, free family performances. shortlist
instil[s] a sense of wonder in her audience
Waves
9 - 13 March Q Loft Beguiling storytelling for the whole family, in Waves Elizabeth Moncello, inventor of the butterfly stroke, learns to swim with the help of fish, penguins and other amphibian friends. shortlist
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March 2016
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instil[s] a sense of wonder in her audience
Waves (Piha)
17 March Barnett Hall, Piha Beguiling storytelling for the whole family, in Waves Elizabeth Moncello, inventor of the butterfly stroke, learns to swim with the help of fish, penguins and other amphibian friends. shortlist
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March 2016
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    • 7:00pm
instil[s] a sense of wonder in her audience
Waves (Waiheke)
Artworks Theatre, Waiheke Beguiling storytelling for the whole family, in Waves, Elizabeth Moncello, inventor of the butterfly stroke, learns to swim with the help of fish, penguins and other amphibian friends. shortlist
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magical collaboration showcases the energies & creative potential of Auckland yo...
Ruaumoko
12 March The Civic Bringing 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
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March 2016
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    • 5:00pm
Blow things up. Blow things over. Blow your mind!
The Science Show: Big Bang, Little Bang!
13 March Bruce Mason Centre From cosmos to microcosm - check out the big and little wonders that surround us. Join Nanogirl (Dr Michelle Dickinson) and friends as they blow things up, blow things over, and blow your mind!!!

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March 2016
  • 13
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    • 11:00am
    • 5:00pm
In this joyful celebration, a five-piece New Wave Korean music band combines tra...
The K Wind - Kim Ju Hong's Ensemble, Noreum Machi
In this joyful celebration, a five-piece New Wave Korean music band combines traditional singing with percussion that’s as punchy and powerful as a million heartbeats. shortlist
Such a high calibre garden, what an absolute delight
The New Zealand Herald Festival Garden
The New Zealand Herald Festival Garden was the beating heart in the Heart of the City in 2015 and it’ll be pumping out the good stuff again this year. Come be part of the rhythm. shortlist