The Worm

Acclaimed theatre company Nightsong is set to wriggle back onto the stage with their hit family show, The Worm. This thrilling tale, packed with oddball characters, live music and plenty of heart and humour.

My Name is Rachel Corrie

It’s 2003 and Rachel Corrie wants to dance around to Pat Benatar, have boyfriends, and make comics for her co-workers. But she also wants the horrors in Gaza to stop.

Venue Technician Internship Apply Now

Te Puna Creative Academy & Te Pou Theatre present a Venue Technician Training And Career Pathway — now calling for a Pia Pūkenga Hangarau whaitua o rēhia – Venue Technician Intern!

Ahi after Mahuika

A rich sensory theatre experience inspired by the Māori goddess of fire. Through sound, light, movement, and touch, audiences are invited to journey into a world of story, responsibility, and the fire that lives within us all.

Ā Mua

Ā mua weaves kupu, taonga puoro, and orchestral strings into an intimate exploration of Māori futurism, whakapapa, and taiao – spiralling connections across time.

ABILITOPIA + WHITE NOISE

An unapologetically daring disability-led double-bill. Dance-theatre, living robots, collide in a bold vision of humanity, technology, and the future. Matched by a raw, intimate work of motherhood and resistance! Sensual, immersive, and unafraid to make noise.

Emily Kristen Morris & JJ Niemann in Concert!

Emily Kristen Morris and JJ Niemann, all the way from NYC, are joining forces for a one-of-a-kind concert experience in New Zealand, proudly presented by Little Joke Productions.

Kōanga Festival 2026: Playwrights Programme Tono

Have an idea or script you’ve been eager to develop? Submissions for our Kōanga Festival Playwright Programme open 28th January!

HORA NGĀ WHETŪ

We invite you to join us for an evening celebration featuring a series of stories and theatrical activations that have been international favourites as well as indigenous favourites over the years.

International Funding Success For Te Pou Theatre

Opportunities for development and connection for the Māori performing arts community.

Nohonga 2026 Creative Residencies – Tono Mai

Opportunities for development and connection for the Māori performing arts community.

Hihiko!

A day for rangatahi to connect, grow, and plan your creative future — followed by a quiz night with FREE pizza, inu, and plenty of laughs!

HOKI ATU KI TŌU MAUNGA

Stories of immense courage, hope and aroha, told by those that have experienced addiction and mental health challenges.

WET by Tūī Matelau

WET is a fierce, funny, and unflinching exploration of wahine sexuality, creative freedom, and the messy, beautiful contradictions of modern motherhood. With a cast of unforgettable characters and a story that pulses with heart, this is theatre that isn’t afraid to get a little… sticky.

Tales of a City by the Sea

A life-affirming story of love, loss and longing.

Out The Gate V2

Out the Gate v2 is a no-rules stand-up show where comics go all in and nothing’s The stand-up show that doesn’t hold back — bold, unfiltered, and straight out the gate off limits.

Rock of Ages Youth Edition

Rock of Ages is a high-energy musical filled with iconic 80s rock anthems adapted for young voices: the perfect, fun-filled introduction to acting and singing, wrapped up in a classic boy-meets-girl story that’s easy to love. Everyone – whether on stage or in the audience – will be left singing in their seats!

Kōanga Festival | Hardcase Hori Housie

The ultimate throwback to Aotearoa’s favourite community fundraiser: Housie!

Kōanga Festival | Te Arero Toi 2025

Kōanga Festival 2025 | Te Arero ToiA free writing wānanga for Māori kaituhi 21 Sep, 2024 Te Pou Theatre Kore Utu | Free Register Here Āhea | When Sunday 21 Sep, 10am – 3pm Ki hea | Where Te Pou Theatre Utu | Cost Kore Utu | Free Roanga | Duration 5hrs breaks included Ngā… Continue reading Kōanga Festival | Te Arero Toi 2025

Kōanga Festival | Kia Pohewatia | Samara Reweti

A unique work-in-development showing from Atamira Dance Company’s ‘Kia Pōhewatia’ choreographic residencies, exploring the politics of the gaze—investigating surveillance, intimacy, and perception.