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
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 - 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
6 - 12 March
ASB TheatreCrowned King at aged six and tormented by childhood nightmares, James II must fight for his crown in a vicious game between Scotland’s most powerful families.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