Upcoming Events
We can't wait to share with you all the amazing accessible events throughout Aotearoa in 2024 and 2025!
TIME BRAY THEATRE COMPANY
The Santa Claus Show
Sunday 1 December at 4:00pm
Thursday 5th December at 10:30am (includes Deaf Stage experience)
Saturday 21st December at 10:30am
The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna
Join our hero Kelly on an epic adventure, as she dashes through the snow, and laughs all the way to the North Pole. Along the way, you’ll find yourself singing, giggling, and embarking on a magical journey as Kelly learns the true sentiment of Christmas.
To book tickets:
Visit the Tim Bray Theatre Company website.
To book the Deaf Stage Experience, please email info@timbray.org.nz or call 09 486 2261 using NZ Relay
Discount price access tickets are available to Deaf audience members for NZSL interpreted shows.
THE COURT THEATRE
Strictly Ballroom The Musical
Saturday 14 December, 2pm
The Court Theatre, Christchurch
Get ready, Christchurch! Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical is cha-cha-ing into The Court Theatre for the very first time.
It’s the feel-good ballroom sensation that’ll have your heart soaring all night long. With dazzling choreography, iconic music, and non-stop fun, this is an unforgettable night under the glitter ball you won’t want to miss!
To book seats with the best view of the NZSL interpreter:
Email: communications@courttheatre.org.nz
Phone: 0800 333 100
Tickets are from $50 - $99
AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL
Personal—Jodee Mundy
Sunday 9 March, 3.30—5.30pm
Q Theatre, Auckland
What’s it like to live in a Deaf family, where using sign language is natural, in a society that sees only your family’s disability with voyeuristic curiosity? Personal is artist Jodee Mundy’s story of being CODA (child of Deaf adults). Her experience as the only hearing person in a Deaf family—something she first realised when she was lost in a Kmart as a five-year-old—is cleverly portrayed through performance, storytelling, multimedia and animation, all with a lightness of touch that’s truly captivating.
Bilingual performance (English and Auslan) with NZSL-interpreted Q&A.
Tickets available online at www.aaf.co.nz/whats-on/personal
AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL
Whānau Day
Sunday 9 March, 10am
Aotea Square, Auckland
Join us for a sun-filled day of whānau fun and festival magic!
Experience the excitement of the Festival with dancing, interactive activities, and creative zones that bring families together. It’s the perfect way for tamariki and parents to dive into the arts and celebrate through play, movement, and culture.
More information coming soon.
Free
AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL
Soweto Gospel Choir—History of House
Wednesday 12 March, 8pm
Auckland Town Hall, Auckland
Founded in 2002, Soweto Gospel Choir has sung with the likes of U2, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Celine Dion. Winner of three Grammys for Best Traditional World Music Album, the group is also performing its tribute concert to the music of peace and protest, HOPE, at this year’s Festival. Groove Terminator, aka Simon Lewicki, is a popular Australian DJ and ARIA-nominated electronic music artist best known for his Ministry of Sound collaborations. History of House features 16 choir singers and a DJ on stage. Both standing (i.e. dancing) and seated ticket options are available.
To book tickets, use the booking form on the Auckland Arts Festival website.
Tickets cost from $69-$89.
AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL
SMASHED—The Nightcap
Saturday 15 March, 9pm
Spiegeltent, Aotea Square, Auckland
SMASHED – The Nightcap is a cabaret, circus and live music variety act. Victoria Falconer is a performing artist, multi-instrumentalist and musical director of Filipina-English heritage. On stage she leads a cast of six circus, drag and burlesque performers, with support from a four-piece band.
To book tickets, use the booking form on the Auckland Arts Festival website.
Tickets cost from $89.
AUCKLAND LIVE
SIX The Musical
Thursday 20 March, 7.30pm
The Civic, Auckland
In this award-winning musical experience, English King Henry VIII’s six wives are feisty Tudor queens who boldly rewrite 500 years of history. Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable production!
This performance of SIX the Musical is NZSL interpreted. During this performance, trained interpreters will be positioned on the stage, and specific seats are reserved for deaf patrons, with a clear view of the stage and interpreters. Tickets for these seats are $70.00 each (plus service fees) and a companion ticket is available at the same price if required.
There will be introductory notes in NZSL for attendees at 6:30pm. Upon arrival, please follow the signage in the foyer to the function room where this will take place. Venue staff will be present to assist with navigation.
To book online, enter the ticketing code SIGNED where indicated on the performance booking page. To book over the phone, please call the Ticketmaster Groups Booking line on 09 970 9745 or email groups@ticketmaster.co.nz. An $8 service fee per transaction will apply for all phone and online bookings. NZSLI tickets for SIX the Musical will be available until 5pm, Wednesday 12 March 2025 or until the allocation is exhausted.