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A world of infinite beauty awaits at Auckland's Silo Park. See magical full-moon...
Full Moon Kingdom by Kathrin Simon
Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter A vibrant, immersive exhibition in the SILO6 gallery at Silo Park on Auckland's waterfront revealing the secret and magical nightlife of Auckland Zoo. 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
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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Cacti is a delight: witty, effervescent, playful, surreal and joyously physical
Speed Of Light: Three Brilliant Dance Works
2 - 6 March SKYCITY Theatre Three 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
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Dusty was blessed with a powerful, smoky voice that ran from cool sophistication...
Dust to Dusky
2 - 5 March Spiegeltent, Aotea Square Tami 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
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Smart, original, refreshing and maybe even necessary
Tar Baby (TE POU Theatre)
TE POU Theatre, New Lynn In 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
Smart, original, refreshing and maybe even necessary
Tar Baby
3 - 6 March Spiegeltent, Aotea Square In 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
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incredibly beautiful
Carabosse - Fire Garden
4 - 6 March Auckland Domain French 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
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Go double-D maDD at Lola La Bomb's explosive Diva Karaoke.
Dragon's Diva Den
5 March Spiegeltent, Aotea Square Get 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
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Leaves the audience spellbound and breathless*****
Sufjan Stevens
8 March The Civic With a virtuosic eight-piece band, Sufjan Stevens performs the beautiful, symphonic folk suites of his seventh album alongside upbeat favourites in this visual and sonic extravaganza. shortlist
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★★★★★ This saucy romp through Andersen's aquatic fable is cabaret perfection.
Meow Meow's Little Mermaid
9 - 13 March Spiegeltent, Aotea Square In 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
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A sophisticated, versatile group of young musicians
Unstrung Heroes - The Black Quartet with Very Special Guests
10 March Spiegeltent, Aotea Square Having played with everyone from Kanye West to the APO, The Black Quartet is joined by Tiny Ruins, Lawrence Arabia and Rob Ruha in this uniquely special concert. shortlist
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