tron: ares
While the story itself can seem a little formulaic at times, Tron: Ares is a visual spectacular, the most stunning film to hit the big screen this year with a beautiful, thunderous score and soundtrack.
mary: the birth of frankenstein
A haunting, poetic tribute to the birth of Frankenstein and the brilliance of Mary Shelley. A must see in the theatre in 2025!
Playing from August 19 - September 7 at the ASB Waterfront Theatre.
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eleanor the great
Eleanor the Great is a strong directorial debut from Scarlett Johansson that boasts a thoroughly entertaining performance from June Squibb as a 94-year old woman struggling with the loss of her lifelong best friend.
him
While the premise of Him is intriguing unfortunately they don’t quite land the final act.
holy cow
Warm and wondrous, Holy Cow is unlike any coming of age tale you’ve witnessed.
one battle after another
Visceral, bonkers, and hilarious in equal measure with a depth like few films out there, One Battle After Another is a film that resonates with the time we live in like no other with a tour de force performance from DiCaprio.
prime minister
While not necessarily an in-depth critique of Arden’s political tenure, Prime Minister still gives us an insightful glimpse into the life and leadership of one of the most consequential political leaders in recent New Zealand history.
gabby dollhouse: the movie
A sugary, song filled interactive treat, Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie is the perfect silver screen outing for your little ones these school holidays.
atc romeo and juliet
William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet is a stylish and confident reimagining of the timeless classic, with excellent performances and fantastic Production Design, giving Director Benjamin Kilby-Henson’s production a novel and powerful feel.
July 15 - August 9 - ASB Waterfront Theatre
atc roger hall's end of summer
A heartfelt, hilarious reflection on life, ageing, and the city we live in, End of Summer Time by Sir Roger Hall invites audiences into the world of Dickie Hart — a grumpy yet lovable retiree living in Auckland who charms us with his sharp humour and endearing warmth. A one-man play that feels both personal and universally familiar.
June 17 - July 5 - ASB Waterfront Theatre
andor season 2
With a tale of terror, hope, and heroism, season 2 of Andor is perfect in every way and delivers one of the best shows on television. Welcome to the rebellion.
Episodes 1 - 3 streaming April 22, episodes 4 - 6 streaming April 29, episodes 7 - 9 streaming May 6, and episodes 10 - 12 streaming May 13 on Disney Plus.
the last of us season 2
Brilliantly paced, beautifully crafted, with heart pounding action to boot, The Last of Us is must watch TV with one of the best television episodes in recent memory. Utterly superb.
The Last of Us Season Two is streaming on NEON and available on Sky TV.
New episode weekly from April 14.
a mixtape for maladies
A Mixtape for Maladies is a wonderful and powerful production from playwright Ahilan Karunaharan for Auckland Theatre Company that uses music to explore a period of Sri Lankan history in a novel and thoroughly entertaining way.
Playing as a part of the Auckland Arts Festival until March 23.
For tickets head to www.aaf.co.nz/whats-on/a-mixtape-for-maladies
six the musical
One of the most phenomenal musicals in recent memory, Six is a thunderous achievement that will have you humming the songs for days afterwards. An utter triumph.
Playing as a part of the Auckland Arts Festival until March 23.
For tickets head to www.aaf.co.nz/whats-on/six-the-musical
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