DECEMBER 2021 JANUARY 2022 Please note: information regarding times & dates of these events was correct at the time this issue went to print. However, due to the pandemic, events may be postponed or cancelled. In some cases, tickets may be limited or social distancing measures employed as appropriate. Readers are advised to check events online for updates.
OPEN AGAIN COMING ATTRACTIONS… Although we may need to wait a little longer before most events can take place, Alert Level 3/Phase 2 does allow public facilities – such as libraries, museums and galleries – to open their
Break Bread
Break Bread November 30 – December 19, session times vary, www. silotheatre.co.nz Triumphing over disaster, some of ‘the naughtiest theatre-makes in Aotearoa’ negotiate the pandemonium of their homes hinting at how regular people adapt (and don’t!) in the face of some of history’s most tumultuous times – including the Exodus, the sinking of the Titanic and more. For more information about this online event, see www.silotheatre.co.nz. A Midsummer Night’s Dream December 3-12, www.rnzb.org.nz/
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doors, albeit with social distancing and masking measures in place. With everything from smaller, local venues to MOTAT, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland Botanic Gardens, Auckland Art Gallery and more opening up, there are many sites to see and things to do.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
shows/a-midsummer-nightsdream-live-in-your-living-room As a result of a nightmare, an on-screen dream is being realised. A delightful presentation of one of Shakespeare’s magical comedies, this performance showcases the skills of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. See www.rnzb.org.nz.
part. Thanks to the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, this family-friendly concert (inspired by Donovan Bixley’s book Mozart: The Man Behind the Music) ensures the music of a master lives on. Also keep an eye on www.apo.co.nz/ concerts-events/livestreams as APO relives past glories.
Amazing Mr Mozart Online www.apo.co.nz/watch-listen A biography set to music of one of the most well-known musicians of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this online performance is a story of genius, with more than a little humour playing its
Wild Film Festival www.adventureentertainment.com/ wild-film-festival Taking viewers for a walk (or ride) on the wild side, this film festival showcases adventure in the great outdoors, while marking Wild Magazine’s 40th year in print. Even
Sculpture OnShore
though the Auckland screening can’t take place, the festival is accessible online. Sculpture OnShore www.nzsculptureonshore.co.nz A highlight of the arts calendar, Sculpture OnShore sees a wide range of sculptures enrich the landscape on Auckland’s North Shore. Despite the pandemic, this year’s show will still go on... online. Featuring a eclectic variety of works, Sculpture OnShore’s website includes vivid photos and videos as well as detailed information about the pieces and their creators. www.eastlife.co.nz
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