2 - 4 March
Q LoftGripping documentary theatre that takes a close look behind the mask of domestic violence and reveals the despair, the pain and the hope that lie there.shortlist
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
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
2 - 6 March
Q RangatiraThrough waiata, chants, dances and rituals gracefully and magically performed, Marama creates a powerful call from Pacific women about the devastating effects of deforestation on their homelands. shortlist
2 - 5 March
Spiegeltent, Aotea SquareTami Neilson, Bella Kalolo and Anna Coddington pay tribute to the Queen of Blue-Eyed Soul, Dusty Springfield, as they put an Aotearoa spin on her iconic hits. shortlist
3 - 6 March
Spiegeltent, Aotea SquareIn this carnival of race and capitalism, Huffington Post’s ‘Favorite Female Comedian’ Desiree Burch brings her Edinburgh Fringe award-winning show to Auckland, challenging the notion of a post-racial America.shortlist
4 March
Great HallJohn Psathas’ love letter to peace, No Man’s Land features international musicians performing live alongside 150 virtual musicians in a concert that leaps musical genres. shortlist
4 - 6 March
Auckland DomainFrench fire alchemists Carabosse transform the Auckland Domain with flaming flower-pots and cool cast-iron contraptions. With live music playing throughout the night, roam through an otherworldly fire-garden. shortlist