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THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES     (Years 3-8)

THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES (Years 3-8)

This magical and topical story has been brought over especially for primary students. Puppetry and storytelling and live effects show us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world.

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6th - 8th March

Multiple Venues

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THE BALLAD OF PONDLIFE McGURK (Years 7-11)

THE BALLAD OF PONDLIFE McGURK (Years 7-11)

A five-star hit at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe2012, The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk is a tale about friendship, betrayal and overcoming adversity. Suitable for ages 9+ these themes will ring true for many students.

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5th - 22nd March

Multiple Venues

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LEO (Years 7-13)

LEO (Years 7-13)

The story of a humble man with a huge imagination and gravity-defying powers who can scale walls like Spiderman, dance on the ceiling like Fred Astaire and meditate in mid-air like an Indian guru. See to believe!

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19th - 20th March

Maidment Theatre

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I, GEORGE NEPIA (Years 9-13)

I, GEORGE NEPIA (Years 9-13)

This award-winning solo play celebrates the life of the talented young East Coast lad from humble beginnings who was thrust into global rugby superstardom.

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8th - 22nd March

Multiple Venues

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THE FACTORY (Years 9-13)

THE FACTORY (Years 9-13)

This entertaining musical offers an entirely unique exploration of the Samoan migrant experience. Definitely for drama and music students but also links to social studies and NZ history at Level 6 & 7.

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7th March

Q theatre Rangatira

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HUI (Years 11-13)

HUI (Years 11-13)

SCHOOLS MATINEE SOLD OUT - PUBLIC SHOWS ONLY Be among the first in New Zealand to see this incendiary, honest and authentic New Zealand drama that packs a strong emotional punch.

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21st March

Q theatre Rangatira

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ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS (Years 9-13)

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS (Years 9-13)

Saturated with satire, slapstick, sing-alongs and Python-esque absurdity, this Westend smash-hit play is an amazing opportunity for your students to experience the best of British theatre at a huge discount!

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21st March

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RHINOCEROS IN LOVE (Years 11-13)

RHINOCEROS IN LOVE (Years 11-13)

With a Chinese-pop soundtrack, Mandarin rhyming slang and online dating presented on a flooded stage, this experimental Chinese theatre is a unique LEOTC opportunity for students studying modern day China or the Mandarin language.

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11th - 12th March

Maidment Theatre

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I (HEART) Alice (HEART) I (Years 11-13)

I (HEART) Alice (HEART) I (Years 11-13)

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE NOW AT PUBLIC PRICES. Senior drama students will appreciate how these actors bring to life a stirring and captivatingly intimate piece of documentary theatre that traces the deep and abiding love of two gentle and retiring Irish sexagenarians, both called Alice....

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7th March

Q theatre Loft

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BABEL (Years 11-13)

BABEL (Years 11-13)

Dance students should not miss this infinitely beautiful dance-theatre masterpiece and post show Q&A from Europe’s hottest choreographers Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Damien Jalet.

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21st - 22nd March

The Civic

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URBAN (Years 7-13)

URBAN (Years 7-13)

Everyone will love this explosive and highly-skilled circus troupe of spunky, street-wise and very strong Colombian acrobats who have youth, good-looks and loads and loads of adrenaline on their side.

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13th - 15th March

The Civic

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HOU (Years 9-13)

HOU (Years 9-13)

THE SCHOOLS MATINEE HAS SOLD OUT - PUBLIC SHOWS ONLY In HOU 2013, three of the country’s best Māori contemporary choreographers will thrill audiences with the ihi, wehi and wana (energy, power and awe) of contemporary dance theatre.

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8th March

Corban Estate Arts Centre

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MOKO - In Rehearsal (Years 9-13)

MOKO - In Rehearsal (Years 9-13)

An excellent opportunity for dance, art and Māori students, from years 9- 13, to engage with Māori dance and tā moko artists.

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23rd March

Q theatre Loft

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VIRTUOSI (Years 9-13)

VIRTUOSI (Years 9-13)

Virtuosi is a feature length documentary by award winning choreographer Sue Healey, about the passionate drive of eight New Zealand dancers to be an artist and the special nature of virtuosity in dance.

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19th - 21st March

Q theatre Loft

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