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
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
5 - 6 March
The PumpHouse TheatreA 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
5 March
Q LoftThis new immersive theatre work, based on the much-loved legend Hinemoa and Tutanekai challenges the boundaries of conventional theatre.shortlist
5 March
Te Oro, Glen InnesGripping 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
5 - 12 March
ASB TheatrePrisoner of England for 18 years, then sent home, James I must make some terrible decisions to save himself, his English Queen and the crown.shortlist
5 March
Spiegeltent, Aotea SquareGet your Glam-Drags on under the Spiegeltent’s bespangled top and sing your favourite Diva hits, from Whitney to Britney, with special performances from Auckland’s best drag performers.shortlist