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This month, The Court Theatre are bringing Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest back to the stage. Actors Emma Katene and James Kupa talk to Oliver Hall about peeling back Wilde’s layers of innuendo, queer-coded themes, and sharp gender commentary that was so ahead of its time. Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of […]
Creative Director Joel Baxendale and Theatre Designer Lucas Neal discuss making art on a budget, how sound and lighting can make the absurd feel possible, and why a new wave of theatre audiences are seeking interactive experiences. There’s something deliciously revealing about Werewolf — the latest immersive work from Binge Culture Collective — being described […]
25,000+ turned out for Auckland’s 2026 Rainbow Parade, filling Ponsonby Rd in a vibrant show of colour and solidarity, making the Parade the largest event in the Auckland Pride calendar once again! Spectators arrived early, lining the barricades well before the 7.30pm start. Restaurant forecourts and business frontages along the central strip were packed, as […]
The wait is finally over. After 15 years away, The Rocky Horror Show is back in New Zealand, opening this week with a sensational West End cast direct from the UK. The classic musical lands in Auckland first, taking over The Civic from 26 February to 8 March, before heading to Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal […]
Pride & Play: Board Gayming… In Style is set to return in 2026, bringing an elevated evening of tabletop fun to the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau. Hosted by Gamersphere NZ, the event takes place on Monday, 23 February 2026, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Bar Albert, located on the 38th floor of Voco […]
Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival is set to light up the city from 5–22 March, turning Tāmaki Makaurau into a vibrant hub of creativity, storytelling, and artistic connection. With 18 jam-packed days of world-class performances and cultural moments, this year’s Festival promises something for every kind of art lover. Here are nine […]
Rainbow Games 2026 will return to Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, from 29 October to 1 November, marking the next stage in the evolution of New Zealand’s largest community-led multi-sport event for rainbow communities and allies. The announcement coincides with registrations opening on 15 February 2026, alongside confirmation of an expanded programme delivered through a new partnership-led […]
The 48th Annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras officially launches today, transforming Sydney into a global stage for queer celebration under the 2026 theme ECSTATICA. This evening, the Progress Pride Flag will rise above Sydney Town Hall, marking the start of 20 days of theatre, music, protest, party and community connection across the city. […]