What’s on in the month of May? We have a range of events that will excite the taste buds, expand the mind and challenge your way of thinking.
1—15 May
ASB Waterfront Theatre
Single Asian Female
Michelle Law is an award-winning Chinese-Australian writer/actor who has become a sensation across the Tasman. Her show Single Asian Female has consistently sold out and had spectacular reviews since its debut in 2017, largely due to Law’s blend of authenticity, bliss, and raw tragedy, all expertly mixed with a generous sprinkling of sharp wit and humour. Two of the shows feature audio description and NZSL.
1—23 May
Auckland-wide
Comedy Fest
There are plenty of great comedy shows going on around Auckland and the country! From award-winning seasoned professionals and fresh faced nominated comedians. Personally, we recommend Two Hearts, SNORT, Eli Matthewson, Michèle A’Court and this year’s Billy T James nominee solo shows. Or, discover a fabulous new comedian! Tickets available from the NZ comedy festival website.
8 May
Batch Winery: 129 Carson’s Rd, Waiheke Island
Gin and Tonic Experience
Immerse yourself in a wide range of heavenly-scented botanical gins in the beautiful wilderness landscape of Waiheke. The Batch Winery will collect guests from the ferry terminal in a private shuttle. Enjoy high tea and a glass of bubbles whilst you drink in stunning views of the Coromandel and Sky Tower. Learn the history of gin, before making your own concoctions. Gin & Tonic Experience $95.
11—16 May
Auckland-wide
Auckland Writers Festival
Get inspiration and insight on some fantastic texts, from a vast range of authors and artists throughout the Auckland Writers Festival. Due to restrictions, this year is a celebration of 200+ incredibly talented NZ authors and 20-plus international authors recently based in Aotearoa. Such as Neil Gaiman and Nobel prize winner Sir Kazuo Ishiguro. Spread across six jam-packed days, expect: discussions, readings, performances and debates. Ranging across all literary types, age ranges and price points; including free events.
21May
St Lukes Church, Remuera
Beethoven NZ String Quartet
Get inspiration and insight on some fantastic texts, from a vast range of authors and artists throughout the Auckland Writers Festival. Due to restrictions, this year is a celebration of 200+ incredibly talented NZ authors and 20-plus international authors recently based in Aotearoa. Such as Neil Gaiman and Nobel prize winner Sir Kazuo Ishiguro. Spread across six jam-packed days, expect: discussions, readings, performances and debates. Ranging across all literary types, age ranges and price points; including free events.
22 May
Life Central: 25 Normanby Road, Mt Eden
TedX Auckland
Sit back and let 15+ experts teach you about their area of knowledge in a concise, immersive and engaging manner. A diverse range of speakers will launch from the themes of constructing a promising future and optimism. Ticket includes child care facilities, food and opportunities to meet the authors during the breaks.
27—29 May
Kiri Te Kawana Theatre, Aotea Centre
Royal New Zealand Ballet Giselle
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is performing ballets greatest romantic story, Giselle. RNZB have performed it across the globe, with stellar reviews. Giselle is a masterful fusion of every element that makes ballet special: human characters, beautiful choreography, a romantic story, tragedy and mesmerising choreography that ranges classical ballet to folk dance in a magical setting.
