PRIDE MONTH AUCKLAND
1-26 February
This year’s festival is packed with 35 events, as well as a vibrant array of art installations. Whether you’re looking for local or international comedy shows, theatre, a literary fest, musicians, a parade, or a fun night out, the online calendar has something of interest for everyone.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
1-18 February
The Pump House Outdoor Amphitheatre
This season, see two of the Bard’s timeless works, Antony and Cleopatra and The Mary Wives of Windsor, as they were intended to be viewed: in an open-air theatre. Like many of Shakespeare’s plays, their stories and themes remain as relevant today as when they were written.
ILIZA SHLESINGER
7 February
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
The Elder Millennial or ‘five-Netflix specials’ comedian is known for her hilariously subversive yet honest takes on life. Over the last few years, Iliza has written a film, produced, acted in multiple projects, and started a family. Despite the full schedule, Back in Action marks Iliza’s eagerly anticipated return to stand-up.
ED SHEERAN
10-11 February
Eden Park
In 2018, Ed Sheeran’s Divide Tour broke the record for the highest-selling tour in history. The singer is making a strong return with what is bound to be the ultimate Ed Sheeran concert: The Mathematics Tour. As the name suggests, Sheeran will perform a setlist of songs from his arithmetic-titled albums.
CANDLELIGHT ORCHESTRA: BEST OF JOE HISAISHI
11 February
SkyCity Theatre
Join the Kulio Candlelight Ensemble, led by Graeme Press, for an enchanting evening. The orchestra will masterfully guide you through Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi’s immersive work. Hear classic pieces from Totoro, Ponyo, Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away in a whole new manner, as they echo and envelop the softly flickering candlelit theatre.
THE HEARTBREAK CHOIR
14 Feb – 4 March
ASB Waterfront Theatre
This effervescent, warming, and uproarious play by Aidan Fennessy covers the journey of an oddball small-town Australian choir, who break apart from their old choir to create their own. Somehow finding a way with their mismatched voices and differing lives, to find their unique collective harmony.
SUNRISE YOGA
Wednesdays
Queens Wharf
This unique and sensory-stimulating yoga class aims to blissfully ease you into the middle of the work week. Start your day by stretching as the sun rises, admiring the spectacular ocean views; whilst the fresh sea breeze surrounds you. The class is open to all levels of experience.
