What’s on in Auckland over the month of November? We let you in our favourite picks.
H.R. the Musical
6 – 8 November
Q Theatre
H.R. The Musical by Amy Mansfield explores the quirks and frustrations of modern work life through a comedic lens. You’ll recognise yourself, your peers and the everyday challenges in this bold collection of sketches. Covering classics and emerging phenomena like the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, or the horrors of restructuring.
Camping
14 November – 7 December
Silo Theatre
Join Chris Parker, Tom Sainsbury, Kura Forrester, and Brynley Stent for a wild night of intense, sorry, in-tents comedy fun – think Rocky Horror meets French and Saunders. After a fantastic sold-out season in the 2016 NZ International Comedy Festival, the show has had a 2024 glow-up across all elements.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
15 November
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
Join Mark Manson, the ineffable author of the New York Times bestselling novel, as he expands on teaching you how to give less of an F. The 2016 self-help book was an instant classic for its frank take on the finite amount of worry, care, and fear we expend.
Auckland Design Garden Fest
23 – 24 November
Across Auckland
If you’re searching for gardening inspiration or feel like pottering around, this premier festival has you covered. Featuring diverse curations from the most highly regarded design talent and exciting up-and-comers Auckland has to offer, as well as opportunities to meet the designers. Proceeds from the event will help Youthline and Dove Hospice and Wellness.
Mousey
23 November
Neck of the Woods
Small in name, major in talent. Celebrate the release of Mousey’s third album, The Dreams of Our Mothers’ Mothers! in this intimate show. The Silver Scroll nominee showcases her most lyrically vulnerable album yet, artfully toeing myriad emotions with her powerful presence.
The Planets
23 November
Auckland Town Hall
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra present Gustav Holst’s distinct planetary-inspired orchestral suite. The intensity of his 20th-century piece ‘Mars’ can be seen as a clear influence on dramatic film musical scores decades later. ‘Jupiter’, naturally, has a joyful ring to it. The NZSO will also perform Elgar’s Violin Concerto.
“Duet”
Racheal Mayne
A collection exploring the harmonious relationship between the mind & creativity
22 – 27 November
Turua Gallery
Rachael is a clinical psychologist and self-taught artist, known for her captivating large-scale gardenscapes. Rachael has mastered capturing the essence of a daisy bush alongside the intricate play of light and shadow through trees. Her intuitive brushwork allows for the paint to dance from brush to canvas, creating impressionistic garden pieces. Join us for the opening night and experience the floral emersion of Rachael’s sought after collection.
Jamesey Hi-Fi
21 – 23 November
Basement Theatre
Join James Mustapick for this multimedia extravaganza. Over the three nights, James, in betwixt his own sets, invites Auckland’s favourite comedians to perform their most chaotic and hilarious audio-visual presentations.
