Friends! The Musical Parody
6 October
Aotea Centre
If you’re a Friends fan and ready to laugh again, ‘Friends! The Musical Parody’ is sure to be a highlight of your day, your week, your month, or even your year. Follow the lives of six wacky 20-somethings, navigating the 90’s in Manhattan as they revisit and poke fun at some of their most iconic moments. Lead by a talented cast who nail the quirks, the mannerisms, and the catchphrases of your favourite characters. Book via Ticketmaster.
Urzila Carlson: It’s Personal
9 October
Bruce Mason Centre
Urzila Carlson is back with a hilarious new show, filled with contemporary commentary on the current social climate. Mind your own business, don’t comment on others business. Also, overshare all your business on social media and please comment on it, just not irl, if you get what we mean. Urzila explores having it all and keeping your transparent ‘cards’ close to your chest, in her deeply personal and private show (that needs to become your business).
Dramatic Skies 2: Cumulus
13 October
Pah Homestead
The second part of the Dramatic Skies musical series, Cumulus maps a dramatic voyage of deep melancholy with hints of brighter days. Journey with the NZTrio as they reaffirm the importance and cathartic nature of a live performance experience in the contemporary digital world. Expect to be affected. Tickets available from Eventfinda.
Intergalactic Roller Rodeo
16 October
Active Zone Indoor Arena
The creators of Studio 54 Roller Skating Parties are bringing an exciting, themed roller skate party to Auckland! Don an outrageous outfit, find a cowboy hat and anticipate a glittery fun filled evening of exercise. Featuring the house and disco DJ duo ‘LANEZ’. Tickets and skate hire available at the door.
Armageddon
22-25 October
Auckland Showgrounds
New Zealand’s biggest popular culture expo is back! The four days, as always, promise to be packed with gaming, cosplay, anime, collectables, comics, amusement rides, celebrity guests, movies, television and plenty more. There’s bound to be something of interest for all ages. Book through iTicket.
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 Guilty Feminist
23 October
Bruce Mason Centre
The show, based on the namesake global phenomenon podcast ‘The Guilty Feminist’ and hosted by Deborah Frances-White is part comedy, part deep dive discussion and part activism. Frances-White and guests examine our noble goals as 21st century feminists, our hypocrisies and the insecurities that undermine those plans in a deeply honest and hilarious format.
Halloween Night Market
30 October
Hobsonville Point
Enjoy Auckland’s finest food trucks, a themed Halloween pop-up bar, entertainment and spooky vibes at this free family friendly night market event.
Auckland Marathon
31 October
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.
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