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SUMMARY:Wicked
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Musical Theatre\nStep into the magical world of Wicked\, the untold story of the witches of Oz—long before Dorothy ever arrived. \nNow a global sensation both on stage and screen—following the hugely anticipated film adaptation\, Wicked—this beloved musical reimagines the land of Oz from a fresh perspective. It follows the unlikely friendship between two young women: Elphaba\, a fiercely intelligent and misunderstood girl born with emerald-green skin\, and Glinda\, a popular and ambitious socialite. Despite their differences\, the two form a powerful bond at Shiz University—but as their lives take dramatically different paths\, their friendship is put to the ultimate test. \nWith soaring music\, spectacular staging\, and a story full of heart\, humour\, and unexpected twists\, Wicked explores themes of identity\, loyalty\, and what it truly means to be “good.” \nDon’t miss Tauranga Musical Theatre’s spellbinding production of this global phenomenon—an unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/wicked/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Abracadabra
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Base Entertainment\nA Fantastic Family Magic Show! \nGet ready for a whirlwind of wonder with Abracadabra — a fast-paced\, laugh-out-loud family magic show bursting with energy\, surprises and impossible moments! Starring the electrifying Anthony Street\, this 60-minute magical adventure brings big illusions\, audience interaction and non-stop fun together in one unforgettable live experience. \nFrom jaw-dropping tricks to hilarious moments that get the whole crowd involved\, Abracadabra is designed to keep kids on the edge of their seats and adults amazed from start to finish. Expect surprises around every corner as magic leaps off the stage and imagination runs wild! \nBright\, bold and packed with excitement\, Abracadabra is the perfect family outing — a feel-good spectacle where laughter\, wonder and pure magic collide. \nBig magic. Big laughs. One unforgettable show. \nHaze may be used during the show. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/abracadabra/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Lights! Camera! Murder! - Christmas Murder Mystery
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Prime Productions\nLooking for the perfect Christmas\, End of Year\, Midwinter or Mid-year night out with a deadly difference? Time to put on your detective hat to “Witness the Drama\, Solve the mystery\, Win the Prize!” \n“Get in on the action” with the new ‘Killer Night Out’ murder mystery dinner show\, featuring a talented international cast of professional actors and comedians as The Prime Suspects. The Scene: You are hired as background extras on the set of a famous Director’s upcoming murder mystery movie. So don’t worry\, you can sit back and enjoy as we’ll leave the real drama to the professionals! But will there be a “real” murder mystery within the murder mystery\, turning innocent observers into the evening’s unwitting detectives? \nCatering for up to 120 guests per night\, this show is ideal for companies as a team-building event or for smaller social groups and couples as part of a mixed-audience experience. Guests will mix\, mingle and make friends as they enjoy a fabulous buffet dinner and a full evening of professional quality entertainment. Shows commence at 7pm with comedy\, drama\, high interaction and mystery until the dramatic finale at around 10pm\, finishing with prizes before music and dancing until late. \nThe Prime Suspects infamous murder mystery shows are a unique blend of New Zealand’s finest interactive adult comedy-drama dinner theatre and challenging mystery. The action runs for approximately 3 hours\, around your meals which are included in your ticket price. There are several breaks in the action so you can mix\, mingle and catch up with friends and colleagues. A cash bar is always available and group tabs can be organised. \nSet in modern day\, this show does not require the audience to come in fancy dress\, however guests are encouraged to arrive dressed as their favourite TV or Movie character. It adds to the fun! For ideas please contact our sister company Bay Costume Hire for a generous discount on all costumes hired to attend this show: https://www.baycostumehire.co.nz/ \nWork and business groups\, parties and guests celebrating birthdays or anniversaries can be “volunteered” for a “cameo” in the show. So be sure to mention the celebration or nomination when booking. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/lights-camera-murder-christmas-murder-mystery/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Hotel Armitage Bar\, 9 Willow St\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. \nTheir family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching\, and comical\, these five quirky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart\, and move the spirit. \n“Endlessly inventive\, ridiculously energetic\, child-friendly… Machine de Cirque has it all.” – Broadwayworld.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque-2/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival 2026\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching and comical\, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart and move the spirit. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Bob Marley – How Reggae Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAward-winning artist Duane Forrest expertly blends Bob Marley’s music with powerful storytelling in a captivating\, heartfelt celebration of identity\, love\, and the healing rhythm of reggae. \nFrom Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe\, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting\, deeply human journey through the music and legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley’s classics with heartfelt stories of identity\, ancestry & rediscovery\, Forrest explores how reggae became a rhythm of unity\, resistance & healing. Raised in Toronto by Jamaican parents\, wrestling with identity\, colorism\, and cultural disconnection\, he reflects on finding belonging through Marley’s message — reminding us that\, in the end\, every little thing is gonna be alright. \nUplifting\, personal\, unforgettable and captivating. \n★★★★★ “Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant.” – Broadway Baby. \n★★★★★ “Duane Forrest doesn’t just perform Marley. He explains him.” – James Murphy\, The Scoop. \n★★★★★ “…this solo performance is definitely not just a showcase nor a mere tribute. It’s a layered and well-crafted piece of theatre.” – Cathy Tune\, The Clothesline. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Bay Of Plenty
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. \nTheir family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching\, and comical\, these five quirky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart\, and move the spirit. \n“Endlessly inventive\, ridiculously energetic\, child-friendly… Machine de Cirque has it all.” – Broadwayworld.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque-2/2026-10-24/1/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival 2026\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching and comical\, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart and move the spirit. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque/2026-10-24/1/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Extra Lives
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nExtra Lives is a live choose-your-own-adventure concert where the audience votes by phone to steer a funny\, heartfelt Role-Playing Game-style story while the band performs the soundtrack in real time. Part concert\, part comedy\, part theatre and part game\, the show turns the audience into the hero as every choice changes the journey. \nCreated by Los Angeles musician Michael Kohl and featuring a Kiwi band\, Extra Lives promises to connect audiences through live music\, video game nostalgia\, comedy\, audience agency and communal storytelling. \nNo app is required: just bring your phone\, your friends and your best/worst decision-making instincts. To the next level! \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/extra-lives/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. \nTheir family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching\, and comical\, these five quirky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart\, and move the spirit. \n“Endlessly inventive\, ridiculously energetic\, child-friendly… Machine de Cirque has it all.” – Broadwayworld.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque-2/2026-10-24/2/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival 2026\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching and comical\, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart and move the spirit. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque/2026-10-24/2/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. \nTheir family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching\, and comical\, these five quirky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart\, and move the spirit. \n“Endlessly inventive\, ridiculously energetic\, child-friendly… Machine de Cirque has it all.” – Broadwayworld.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque-2/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival 2026\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching and comical\, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart and move the spirit. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Bob Marley – How Reggae Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAward-winning artist Duane Forrest expertly blends Bob Marley’s music with powerful storytelling in a captivating\, heartfelt celebration of identity\, love\, and the healing rhythm of reggae. \nFrom Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe\, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting\, deeply human journey through the music and legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley’s classics with heartfelt stories of identity\, ancestry & rediscovery\, Forrest explores how reggae became a rhythm of unity\, resistance & healing. Raised in Toronto by Jamaican parents\, wrestling with identity\, colorism\, and cultural disconnection\, he reflects on finding belonging through Marley’s message — reminding us that\, in the end\, every little thing is gonna be alright. \nUplifting\, personal\, unforgettable and captivating. \n★★★★★ “Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant.” – Broadway Baby. \n★★★★★ “Duane Forrest doesn’t just perform Marley. He explains him.” – James Murphy\, The Scoop. \n★★★★★ “…this solo performance is definitely not just a showcase nor a mere tribute. It’s a layered and well-crafted piece of theatre.” – Cathy Tune\, The Clothesline. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Bay Of Plenty
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T210651Z
CREATED:20260915T210650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T210651Z
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SUMMARY:The Valentina
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nThe Rebel Alliance Presents: The Valentina. A live radio play. With pictures! \nA gorgeous interstellar adventure for anyone who’s looked to the stars and imagined the cosmos. \nWith the help of her awesome parents\, 8-year-old Ellen paints a spaceship she has drawn at school on her bedroom ceiling. As darkness falls and the moon rises\, the ship comes to life. Joining Ellen on board are new friends and trusted crew members Yuri Gagarin\, Neil Armstong\, Laika the space dog\, and the first woman in space\, Valentina Tereshkova. Ellen goes on an extraordinary adventure that takes her past the edge of the unknown and onto the surface of an alien planet\, Vitanonan X. \nThe Valentina pays tribute to the extraordinary imagination of kids who manage to stretch mightily to keep their feet on the ground as they reach for the stars. \nThe Valentina was commissioned by Auckland Live as a world premiere for Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2024. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/the-valentina/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260914T055624Z
CREATED:20260914T055624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T055624Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Marley – How Reggae Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAward-winning artist Duane Forrest expertly blends Bob Marley’s music with powerful storytelling in a captivating\, heartfelt celebration of identity\, love\, and the healing rhythm of reggae. \nFrom Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe\, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting\, deeply human journey through the music and legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley’s classics with heartfelt stories of identity\, ancestry & rediscovery\, Forrest explores how reggae became a rhythm of unity\, resistance & healing. Raised in Toronto by Jamaican parents\, wrestling with identity\, colorism\, and cultural disconnection\, he reflects on finding belonging through Marley’s message — reminding us that\, in the end\, every little thing is gonna be alright. \nUplifting\, personal\, unforgettable and captivating. \n★★★★★ “Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant.” – Broadway Baby. \n★★★★★ “Duane Forrest doesn’t just perform Marley. He explains him.” – James Murphy\, The Scoop. \n★★★★★ “…this solo performance is definitely not just a showcase nor a mere tribute. It’s a layered and well-crafted piece of theatre.” – Cathy Tune\, The Clothesline. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Bay Of Plenty
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T210959Z
CREATED:20260915T210958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T210959Z
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SUMMARY:Tāne Rore
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nBold. Bilingual. Beautifully Māori. \nAn extraordinary theatrical experience that will shimmer in your bones and ignite the fire within. \nTāne Rore is a critically acclaimed bilingual theatre work inspired by the Māori atua of performing arts that weaves together haka\, waiata\, poetry\, movement and heartfelt storytelling in a theatrical experience unlike any other. \nPerformed by a phenomenally talented all-Māori cast including Poroaki Merritt-McDonald\, Luke Orbell\, Tohu Edwards\, Nātana Mika and Joseph Rehu-Hahunga\, Tāne Rore explores the many facets of Māori identity – belonging\, masculinity\, culture and legacy through an authentic Māori lens. Rich with humour\, heart and humanity\, the production invites audiences into stories that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. \nRaw\, uplifting and visually striking\, Tāne Rore is more than a performance\, it is a celebration that connects generations\, honours whakapapa\, and reinvigorates contemporary theatre in Aotearoa. \nWitness one of Aotearoa’s most compelling new Māori theatre works by this exciting Tauranga-based collective. \n“Tāne Rore shatters stereotypes\, portraying Māori men as multifaceted and deeply complex\, far beyond the caricatures often seen in mainstream media\, positive messages that resonate far and wide.” – Theatreview. \nParental guidance is recommended. Contains mature themes including\, but not limited to\, spirituality\, grief\, sexuality and colonisation. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/tane-rore/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T002134Z
CREATED:20260916T002134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002134Z
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SUMMARY:Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAn extraordinary mapping of Aotearoa New Zealand through the eyes of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Mahana. \nCreator of the acclaimed The Haka Party Incident\, Katie Wolfe (Ngāti Mutunga\, Ngāti Tama)\, in association with Auckland Theatre Company\, directs this epic tale of Tiri Mahana\, a 186-year-old matriarch\, from her birth at the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi to present-day Aotearoa. This bilingual retelling written by Witi Ihimaera (Te Whānau a Kai\, Ngāti Porou)\, Katie Wolfe\, Maioha Allen and Tā Haare Williams is drawn from the original play Woman Far Walking by Witi Ihimaera. \nWith award-winning actors Miriama McDowell (Ngāti Hine\, Ngāpuhi) and Nī Dekkers-Reihana (Ngāpuhi\, Te Rarawa\, Ngāti Porou)\, audiences are invited into a world where Tiri wants us all to remember that the good things\, the right things in life\, are worth fighting for. The play will be performed in both English and te reo Māori. \nWoven into a deeply emotional tapestry celebrating wāhine Māori and the emergent rangatahi who will take Aotearoa forward\, this astonishing production is a national treasure that will continue to resonate across time and place. \n“A stunning and brilliantly executed production laced with personality and humanity that never loses sight of its own message.” – NZ Arts Review. \nPerformance includes haze\, smoke\, sexual innuendo and descriptions of violence. \nAccessibility Touch Tour: 6–6.30pm. \nAudio described performances offer live commentary by Audio Described Aotearoa Ltd\, delivered via earpiece for blind and low-vision patrons. Before the show\, Touch Tours let patrons explore the set\, costumes\, and key sensory elements. To book a Touch Tour or audio described performance\, email baycourt@tauranga.govt.nz or visit the Baycourt Box Office. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/tiri-te-araroa-woman-far-walking/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
GEO:-37.6830069;176.1674593
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T224352Z
CREATED:20260922T224351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T224352Z
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SUMMARY:Werewolf
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAttention: Multiple new occurrences are now confirmed and verified. Healthy citizens must report to their safehouses by sunset and shelter in place. \nA lycanthropy outbreak has begun. A seven-day lockdown is declared over an emergency broadcast\, and you have been summoned to the local shelter\, where three ill-equipped wardens keep watch over a makeshift community that must learn to work together. But as the threat outside takes shape\, the atmosphere inside begins to turn. \nInspired by the classic game of deception\, Werewolf is a gripping blend of thriller and comedy that pulls you into an immersive world of suspicion\, survival\, and uneasy laughter. \nWith heart-pounding sound design\, razor-sharp performances\, and a daring\, darkly funny style\, this international cult hit asks: When night falls—who do you trust? \nRecommended for ages 12+. \nContains periods of complete darkness\, flashing lights\, loud noises\, and content designed to unsettle. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/werewolf/2026-10-31/1/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
GEO:-37.6830069;176.1674593
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T223933Z
CREATED:20260922T223933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T223933Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening Without Kate Bush
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nEnter Strange Phenomena\, howl with the Hounds Of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights. Kate’s not there\, but you are. This award-winning cult cabaret pays glorious tribute to the music\, fans and mythology of one of the most influential voices in pop music. \n“You don’t need to be a Kate Bush fan to be transported into something very special.” – Scotsman ★★★★ \nFrom releasing Wuthering Heights aged just 19 to selling out the Hammersmith Apollo nearly 40 years later\, Bush has always surprised and confounded her critics. Through it all her fans have stayed strong. Whether you’ve been a ‘Fish Person’ for decades or recently joined the shoal via Stranger Things\, release your inner Bush at this joyful\, unique and mind-blowing show. \nMade by Sarah-Louise Young & Russell Lucas. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/an-evening-without-kate-bush/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
GEO:-37.6830069;176.1674593
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T210000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T210000
DTSTAMP:20260922T224352Z
CREATED:20260922T224351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T224352Z
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SUMMARY:Werewolf
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAttention: Multiple new occurrences are now confirmed and verified. Healthy citizens must report to their safehouses by sunset and shelter in place. \nA lycanthropy outbreak has begun. A seven-day lockdown is declared over an emergency broadcast\, and you have been summoned to the local shelter\, where three ill-equipped wardens keep watch over a makeshift community that must learn to work together. But as the threat outside takes shape\, the atmosphere inside begins to turn. \nInspired by the classic game of deception\, Werewolf is a gripping blend of thriller and comedy that pulls you into an immersive world of suspicion\, survival\, and uneasy laughter. \nWith heart-pounding sound design\, razor-sharp performances\, and a daring\, darkly funny style\, this international cult hit asks: When night falls—who do you trust? \nRecommended for ages 12+. \nContains periods of complete darkness\, flashing lights\, loud noises\, and content designed to unsettle. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/werewolf/2026-10-31/2/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
GEO:-37.6830069;176.1674593
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261113T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261113T223000
DTSTAMP:20260909T222508Z
CREATED:20260909T222507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T222508Z
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SUMMARY:Twisted The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Stage Right Theatre Trust\nHop on your flying carpet\, because this musical parody retells the classic tale of Aladdin… from the villain’s point of view! Long ago in a Magic Kingdom\, one misunderstood Royal Vizier will go on a quest to save his city from its bumbling sultan\, an invading prince\, and the most notorious thief to ever live! With the help of the Kingdom’s free-spirited\, teenage Princess\, the Vizier must find a magical lamp containing a wish-granting Djinn and defeat the city’s most-wanted criminal… Aladdin! This musical adventure celebrates and lovingly pokes fun at everyone’s favourite series of hand-drawn\, animated films. \nThis show is aimed at adults and contains foul language and sexual innuendos – PG13 recommended. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/twisted-the-untold-story-of-a-royal-vizier/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stage Right Theatre Trust":MAILTO:stagerighttrust@gmail.com
GEO:-37.6830069;176.1674593
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261119T204000
DTSTAMP:20260813T015556Z
CREATED:20260813T015556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T015556Z
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SUMMARY:Heath Franklin's Chopper - GOLD
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Laughing Stock Productions\nAS SEEN ON 7 DAYS. \nAussie comedy legend and icon Heath Franklin’s Chopper is celebrating his 20th anniversary of making us laugh. \nCatch two decades of Chopper’s funniest bits and hardest hits\, from The Ronnie Johns Half Hour to today\, including Harden the F*** Up\, The Weather sketch\, Shopping at Bunnings\, and all your favourite jokes. \nThis isn’t just another show – it’s a comedy heist! \nThere’s no room for silver or bronze on this podium. It’s all comedy GOLD! \nReviews:\n\n‘If Heath is Clark Kent and his Chopper persona is Superman\, then it is good to look up in the sky once again and see not a bird\, not a plane\, but a super comedian.’ – Scenestr. \n‘This is a top hour of uproariously entertaining comedy… packed with good gags and “so wrong its right” moments.’ – Chortle (UK). \n‘Australia’s funniest comedy character.’ – Sunday Mail (UK). \nPlease note: contains course language. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/heath-franklins-chopper-gold/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261120T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261120T220000
DTSTAMP:20260217T223820Z
CREATED:20260217T223820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223820Z
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SUMMARY:Lights! Camera! Murder! - Christmas Murder Mystery
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Prime Productions\nLooking for the perfect Christmas\, End of Year\, Midwinter or Mid-year night out with a deadly difference? Time to put on your detective hat to “Witness the Drama\, Solve the mystery\, Win the Prize!” \n“Get in on the action” with the new ‘Killer Night Out’ murder mystery dinner show\, featuring a talented international cast of professional actors and comedians as The Prime Suspects. The Scene: You are hired as background extras on the set of a famous Director’s upcoming murder mystery movie. So don’t worry\, you can sit back and enjoy as we’ll leave the real drama to the professionals! But will there be a “real” murder mystery within the murder mystery\, turning innocent observers into the evening’s unwitting detectives? \nCatering for up to 120 guests per night\, this show is ideal for companies as a team-building event or for smaller social groups and couples as part of a mixed-audience experience. Guests will mix\, mingle and make friends as they enjoy a fabulous buffet dinner and a full evening of professional quality entertainment. Shows commence at 7pm with comedy\, drama\, high interaction and mystery until the dramatic finale at around 10pm\, finishing with prizes before music and dancing until late. \nThe Prime Suspects infamous murder mystery shows are a unique blend of New Zealand’s finest interactive adult comedy-drama dinner theatre and challenging mystery. The action runs for approximately 3 hours\, around your meals which are included in your ticket price. There are several breaks in the action so you can mix\, mingle and catch up with friends and colleagues. A cash bar is always available and group tabs can be organised. \nSet in modern day\, this show does not require the audience to come in fancy dress\, however guests are encouraged to arrive dressed as their favourite TV or Movie character. It adds to the fun! For ideas please contact our sister company Bay Costume Hire for a generous discount on all costumes hired to attend this show: https://www.baycostumehire.co.nz/ \nWork and business groups\, parties and guests celebrating birthdays or anniversaries can be “volunteered” for a “cameo” in the show. So be sure to mention the celebration or nomination when booking. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/lights-camera-murder-christmas-murder-mystery/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:Hotel Armitage Bar\, 9 Willow St\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prime Productions":MAILTO:info@primeproductions.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261205T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260821T042345Z
CREATED:20260821T041453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T042345Z
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SUMMARY:Elemental Festival 2026 - Tauranga
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Elemental Events NZ\nThis summer\, Elemental becomes a festival. \nFor one night\, The Historic Village will transform into an Elemental world. Earth\, Water\, Air\, Fire & Ether waiting to be explored. \nTickets are now LIVE. All Ages – 15 & under free. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/elemental-festival-2026-tauranga/
LOCATION:Historic Village\, The Historic Village\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elemental Events":MAILTO:scott@elementalevents.co.nz
GEO:-37.704458;176.1484689
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