What’s on in Auckland over the month of April? We let you in our favourite picks.
ATSUKO OKATSUKA
16 April
Q Theatre
Comedian, actor and writer Atsuko Okatsuka is here with her first international tour, Full Grown Adult. Her 2022 debut HBO special, The Intruder (directed by comedy legend Tig Notaro) earned high praise from The New York Times, Vulture and Variety. Atsuko is also currently developing an FX show based on her life.
HAUSER
17 April
Spark Arena
Croatian cellist phenomenon and visual artist Hauser masters blending genres and styles to unify generations of music lovers. Hauser pulls out retro elements from global dance tracks, romantic and soulful playing, and pairs them with his vibrant energy (and naturally, pyrotechnics for good measure).
NO TIME TO DRY
23-27 April
Basement Theatre
Bond, Borne, Hunt, Holmes, throw out all your prior conceptions of secret agents with this new contribution to the spy genre. This play follows three friends riddled with imposter syndrome, who find themselves in the high-stakes world of espionage. Thrilling, hilarious, action-packed, and fiercely feminine, it’s a top-secret emotional rollercoaster.
HIGH GIN
27 April
Basement Theatre
Are you after an elevated high tea experience? Auckland’s favourite gin bar, The Churchill, has you covered. Set on the 20th floor with panoramic views, The Churchill pairs the visual delights with their trademark delightful cocktails and mouth-watering delicacies, making for a vibrant brunch-styled afternoon.
thechurchillauckland.co.nz/highgin
THE EFFECT
16 April – 11 May
ASB Waterfront Theatre
Connie and Tristan sign up for a strict medical trial for a new antidepressant. During their time, they, despite the rules, fall for each other. This play, by Succession writer Lucy Prebble, proffers a sizzling chemistry lesson around whether love sits in the brain or heart.
MANSFIELD PARK
21 April
Settlers Country Manor
Staged in an exquisite historic venue, it’s not hard to find yourself immersed in Jane Austen’s timeless tale of manners, money, and marriage. New Zealand Opera promises an unforgettable and intimate theatrical musical experience, that Jane herself would have surely adored.
DAVID O’DOHERTY
24 April
Q Theatre
David O’Doherty is back! A fan favourite and regular guest on British comedy panels like Would I Lie to You?, QI, and 8 Out of 10 Cats, he’s famed for his unique, whimsical humour.
