What’s On In September

The Wedding Singer Musical

1-9 Septmber
The Civic

The smash-hit Broadway musical, based on the beloved 90’s romcom, is on our shores for a limited time! Expect great 80’s tunes, bold fashion, big hair and even bigger laughs from this feel-good show. Audiences are encouraged to dress-up, tickets available from weddingsingermusical.co.nz. 

Friends Quiz

8th September
The Birdcage

The one where all your friends tackle the iconic quiz episode! If you’re a fan of the world’s favourite Friends, or if your friends are Friends’ aficionados, then this is the quiz for you. Face off with other friend groups in five fun filled rounds, to battle out for some fabulous prizes. There will also be Friends themed food. Fair warning, Rachels Beef dessert is not to be trifled with. Register online with eventfinda.

Live Live Cinema: Night Of The Living Dead

9-18 September
The Hollywood, Avondale

Experience George Romero’s 1968 cult classic like you’ve never experienced it before: live. In this breath-taking collision of theatre, music and cinema, Romero’s astonishing debut is accompanied by two performers who have been tasked to create just about everything you see and hear, accompanied by a new original score by composer Leon Radojkovic. Tickets for this thrilling R16 event are available through eventfinda. 

Wicked: The Musical

10th September – 2nd October
Sky City Theatre

The longest-running musical on Broadway is bringing the Emerald City residents to SkyCity Theatre, for a limited season. Wicked tells the incredible story of two of the most powerful and enchanting characters from the Wizard of Oz, Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. See how their paths intertwine and diverge in their fantastic world. Book online with iticket. 

Benee & The APO

10-11 September
Auckland Town Hall

The effervescent pop icon Benee, will be accompanied by sixty-six talented members of the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, for an intimate, all-ages show in the town hall. Tickets are available from eventfinda. 

MACBETH

10-25 September
Pitt St Theatre

A contemporary take on Macbeth, set in a world where the powers play with lives, like children play with dolls. Pitt Street Theatre creates an immersive playground for its audience, as they are invited to play games with witches and feast on cupcakes and cordial. This world of macabre childishness, puppets and toys, reflects how fate plays with Macbeth, and perhaps us all. Book through iticket.

The Chocolate & Coffee Festival

11-12 September
The Cloud

Join the very best of Aotearoa’s artisan and boutique producers for two delicious days of sampling, purchasing, and exploring the latest innovations in the cocoa and coffee craft. This tastebud tantalising event is suitable for all ages. You don’t need a golden ticket for entry, just register at iticket or buy a pass on the day.

VR Studio, Virtual Reality Studio

All September (Sat & Sun)
Mt Roskill

Play & Explore the wonderful world of Virtual Reality, VR Studio are offering all sorts of digital delights to keep the whole family amused! Enjoy archery, tennis, zombies, comedy, arts, space exploration, travel and much more all within your session time. Bookings are available on their website.

Love & Loss

Until February
Auckland Museum

This moving exhibition explores expressions of love, loss, hope and longing shared between lovers, friends, and families from the 1800’s through the world wars up to present day. Love & Loss investigates why we keep these letters, scribbled notes, Facebook messages and emails. As we face new challenges, this exhibition is a timely exploration of our unchanging need to say what we must, especially when time, distance and circumstance keep us apart.