SEVEN METHODS OF KILLING KYLIE JENNER
2-18 June
Basement Theatre
In 2019, Kylie Jenner becomes the youngest ‘self-made’ billionaire in history. It’s 4am and Cleo — @INCOGNEGRO — is mad as hell. Self-made? Please. From the corner of her bedroom, she unleashes a tweetstorm that rapidly veers out of her control. Jasmine Lee-Jones took London by storm with her award-winning debut play.
IMPROV TEST DRIVE
5 June
Covert Theatre
Dip your toe into the wonderful world of improvisation with this entry-level workshop. Improv is a great way to stretch your creative thinking, collaborative mindset, and confidence in unknown situations, as well as being a lot of fun. Bring a friend or brave it alone, the class promises an open and friendly environment.
FRENCH FESTIVAL
11-12 June
Shed 10
If you’re a foodie or a Francophile, this festival is for you! Spread over two days, Le Chef brings a little bit of France to our shores. Expect delicious offerings like crepes, croissants, macarons, and many more French delicacies. As well as language classes, short film screenings, music, family fun zones, and additional entertainment.
AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA: MATARIKI
23 June
Auckland Town Hall
This special one-night-only Matariki concert has been masterfully orchestrated by the APO, Rob Ruha, and the Ka Hao choir. The uplifting and unifying curation of pieces is bound to make for a memorable night, as you celebrate the eve of the first official Matariki public holiday.
THE BLACK SEEDS: LOVE AND FIRE TOUR
30 June
Powerstation
The Black Seeds are back, kicking off their long-awaited return with a national tour with their signature blend of timeless reggae, funk, pop, rock, and soul. Perfectly paired with their soothing yet evocative lyricism, these guys know how to capture a crowd of any size.
THE EDGE DOCUMENTARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
1 June – 10 July
Virtual and Select Cinemas
This Oscar-qualifying international documentary festival is packed with powerful pieces of cinema that will open your mind, shed some light through exclusive behind-the-scenes action, and transport you to other worlds. Catch titles like Ithaka in which Julian Assange’s father campaigns to save his son from a looming 175-year sentence, or Dead Sea Guardians, where three men from nations in lengthy conflict rally together to save the environmental catastrophe happening in their backyard. Nothing Compares, a Sundance favourite, looks at Sinead O’Connor’s journey in a refreshingly open manner.
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