2 - 20 March
Circus Ronaldo Big Top, Aotea SquareThe 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
6 - 12 March
ASB TheatreCharismatic, cultured, and obsessed with grand gestures, James III is loved and loathed. The nation’s fate lies with his resourceful and resilient wife, Margaret of Denmark.shortlist
9 - 13 March
Spiegeltent, Aotea SquareIn this fairy-tale gone rogue, the golden-larynxed Meow Meow subverts Hans Christian Andersen’s mermaid tale of teen self-sacrifice, salvation and seduction into a decidedly un-Disney cabaret. shortlist
9 - 14 March
Q RangatiraIn this surprising new comedy, a policeman, a priest and a blind man look for clues that lead to the missing playwright Bruce Mason. shortlist
11 - 13 March
Q LoftA 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
11 - 12 March
Mercury TheatreSet in the streets of Wellington and the slopes of Gallipoli, this new chamber opera layers action and dialogue, music and dance to tell the story of Chunuk Bair.shortlist
11 March
Spiegeltent, Aotea SquareRock up for an intimate night with two of our greatest singer/songwriters, Don McGlashan and Shayne Carter, as they bring you music meant to be experienced up close. shortlist