TAHI Festival 2026

Sept
9

FLIGHT CLUB

New work in development premiering at TAHI, in partnership with Creative NZ and BATS Theatre.

After a young man receives concerning news from home, he must return and tell his father the ultimate final story.

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Sept
9

blackpill

In the deepest reaches of the online manosphere, incels (involuntary celibates) preach their dogmatic ideology, express profound hatred for women, and share their own pervasive loneliness. But what draws young men into these spaces, and why do they stay?

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Judy’s Encore
Sept
9

Judy’s Encore

It’s 1967, and Judy Garland is back, ready to reclaim her legacy after the heartbreak of her previous Australian tour. With her iconic voice, wit, and resilience, Judy steps onto the stage once more, determined to captivate hearts and silence the critics.

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Sept
9

Dinner's getting cold

New work in development premiering at TAHI, in partnership with Creative NZ, BATS Theatre and Taki Rua Productions.

Dinner's getting cold is a sharp, dark comedy in which one woman does her best to keep herself company as the evening stretches on and the truth becomes harder to ignore.

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Sept
10

FLIGHT CLUB

New work in development premiering at TAHI, in partnership with Creative NZ and BATS Theatre.

After a young man receives concerning news from home, he must return and tell his father the ultimate final story.

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Sept
10

blackpill

In the deepest reaches of the online manosphere, incels (involuntary celibates) preach their dogmatic ideology, express profound hatred for women, and share their own pervasive loneliness. But what draws young men into these spaces, and why do they stay?

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Judy’s Encore
Sept
10

Judy’s Encore

It’s 1967, and Judy Garland is back, ready to reclaim her legacy after the heartbreak of her previous Australian tour. With her iconic voice, wit, and resilience, Judy steps onto the stage once more, determined to captivate hearts and silence the critics.

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STILL HERE by Dave & The Daves
Sept
10

STILL HERE by Dave & The Daves

Described as "a depression comedy" and "a 60-minute lifeline from the stage," STILL HERE blends character comedy, storytelling and six original live songs across punk, rock, folk, lullaby, hip-hop and psych-folk into a funny and moving exploration of mental health.

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Sept
10

Dinner's getting cold

New work in development premiering at TAHI, in partnership with Creative NZ, BATS Theatre and Taki Rua Productions.

Dinner's getting cold is a sharp, dark comedy in which one woman does her best to keep herself company as the evening stretches on and the truth becomes harder to ignore.

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Sept
11

Flutter

Flutter is perfect for children aged 3-7, and is sure to delight audiences young and old. Flutter is a magical story of a glow worm who fell from the stars and a bat who is afraid of the dark.

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Sept
11

FLIGHT CLUB

New work in development premiering at TAHI, in partnership with Creative NZ and BATS Theatre.

After a young man receives concerning news from home, he must return and tell his father the ultimate final story.

View Event →
Sept
11

blackpill

In the deepest reaches of the online manosphere, incels (involuntary celibates) preach their dogmatic ideology, express profound hatred for women, and share their own pervasive loneliness. But what draws young men into these spaces, and why do they stay?

View Event →
Judy’s Encore
Sept
11

Judy’s Encore

It’s 1967, and Judy Garland is back, ready to reclaim her legacy after the heartbreak of her previous Australian tour. With her iconic voice, wit, and resilience, Judy steps onto the stage once more, determined to captivate hearts and silence the critics.

View Event →
STILL HERE by Dave & The Daves
Sept
11

STILL HERE by Dave & The Daves

Described as "a depression comedy" and "a 60-minute lifeline from the stage," STILL HERE blends character comedy, storytelling and six original live songs across punk, rock, folk, lullaby, hip-hop and psych-folk into a funny and moving exploration of mental health.

View Event →
Sept
11

Dinner's getting cold

New work in development premiering at TAHI, in partnership with Creative NZ, BATS Theatre and Taki Rua Productions.

Dinner's getting cold is a sharp, dark comedy in which one woman does her best to keep herself company as the evening stretches on and the truth becomes harder to ignore.

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Sept
12

Little Landscapes

Join multi award-winning performer Amy Grace Laura for Little Landscapes, a sensory and intimate performance for young children and their grown-ups.

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Sept
12

Flutter

Flutter is perfect for children aged 3-7, and is sure to delight audiences young and old. Flutter is a magical story of a glow worm who fell from the stars and a bat who is afraid of the dark.

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Sept
12

Little Landscapes

Join multi award-winning performer Amy Grace Laura for Little Landscapes, a sensory and intimate performance for young children and their grown-ups.

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Sept
12

FLIGHT CLUB

New work in development premiering at TAHI, in partnership with Creative NZ and BATS Theatre.

After a young man receives concerning news from home, he must return and tell his father the ultimate final story.

View Event →
Sept
12

Little Landscapes

Join multi award-winning performer Amy Grace Laura for Little Landscapes, a sensory and intimate performance for young children and their grown-ups.

View Event →
Sept
12

Flutter

Flutter is perfect for children aged 3-7, and is sure to delight audiences young and old. Flutter is a magical story of a glow worm who fell from the stars and a bat who is afraid of the dark.

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Sept
12

An Order of Magnitude

An Order of Magnitude is the tiniest treat on repeat. An intermingled, tangential spaghetti of mime sketches weave together to create an imaginary entrée of great ambition and a chat afterwards, or come back and experience it all over again.

All ages. This is a ‘pay what you can’ performance.

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Sept
12

FLIGHT CLUB

New work in development premiering at TAHI, in partnership with Creative NZ and BATS Theatre.

After a young man receives concerning news from home, he must return and tell his father the ultimate final story.

View Event →
Sept
12

blackpill

In the deepest reaches of the online manosphere, incels (involuntary celibates) preach their dogmatic ideology, express profound hatred for women, and share their own pervasive loneliness. But what draws young men into these spaces, and why do they stay?

View Event →
Sept
12

An Order of Magnitude

An Order of Magnitude is the tiniest treat on repeat. An intermingled, tangential spaghetti of mime sketches weave together to create an imaginary entrée of great ambition and a chat afterwards, or come back and experience it all over again.

All ages. This is a ‘pay what you can’ performance.

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Judy’s Encore
Sept
12

Judy’s Encore

It’s 1967, and Judy Garland is back, ready to reclaim her legacy after the heartbreak of her previous Australian tour. With her iconic voice, wit, and resilience, Judy steps onto the stage once more, determined to captivate hearts and silence the critics.

View Event →
Sept
12

An Order of Magnitude

An Order of Magnitude is the tiniest treat on repeat. An intermingled, tangential spaghetti of mime sketches weave together to create an imaginary entrée of great ambition and a chat afterwards, or come back and experience it all over again.

All ages. This is a ‘pay what you can’ performance.

View Event →
STILL HERE by Dave & The Daves
Sept
12

STILL HERE by Dave & The Daves

Described as "a depression comedy" and "a 60-minute lifeline from the stage," STILL HERE blends character comedy, storytelling and six original live songs across punk, rock, folk, lullaby, hip-hop and psych-folk into a funny and moving exploration of mental health.

View Event →
Sept
12

Dinner's getting cold

New work in development premiering at TAHI, in partnership with Creative NZ, BATS Theatre and Taki Rua Productions.

Dinner's getting cold is a sharp, dark comedy in which one woman does her best to keep herself company as the evening stretches on and the truth becomes harder to ignore.

View Event →
Sept
13

Flutter

Flutter is perfect for children aged 3-7, and is sure to delight audiences young and old. Flutter is a magical story of a glow worm who fell from the stars and a bat who is afraid of the dark.

View Event →
Judy’s Encore
Sept
13

Judy’s Encore

It’s 1967, and Judy Garland is back, ready to reclaim her legacy after the heartbreak of her previous Australian tour. With her iconic voice, wit, and resilience, Judy steps onto the stage once more, determined to captivate hearts and silence the critics.

View Event →
Sept
13

An Order of Magnitude

An Order of Magnitude is the tiniest treat on repeat. An intermingled, tangential spaghetti of mime sketches weave together to create an imaginary entrée of great ambition and a chat afterwards, or come back and experience it all over again.

All ages. This is a ‘pay what you can’ performance.

View Event →
Sept
13

An Order of Magnitude

An Order of Magnitude is the tiniest treat on repeat. An intermingled, tangential spaghetti of mime sketches weave together to create an imaginary entrée of great ambition and a chat afterwards, or come back and experience it all over again.

All ages. This is a ‘pay what you can’ performance.

View Event →
Sept
13

An Order of Magnitude

An Order of Magnitude is the tiniest treat on repeat. An intermingled, tangential spaghetti of mime sketches weave together to create an imaginary entrée of great ambition and a chat afterwards, or come back and experience it all over again.

All ages. This is a ‘pay what you can’ performance.

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Sept
16

HATCH Showcase

A firm TAHI favourite, HATCH returns to celebrate our next generation of solo theatre-makers. Discover tomorrow’s theatre-makers today as the HATCH emerging artists programme culminates in this vibrant student showcase of fresh faces and ideas!

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Judy’s Encore
Sept
16

Judy’s Encore

It’s 1967, and Judy Garland is back, ready to reclaim her legacy after the heartbreak of her previous Australian tour. With her iconic voice, wit, and resilience, Judy steps onto the stage once more, determined to captivate hearts and silence the critics.

View Event →
Sept
16

The Natural History Boy

Bring your favourite weird and wonderful animal fact and watch it come to life in a one-of-a-kind improvised nature documentary from one of Wellington's foremost improvisers. No two performances are ever the same!


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Sept
17

HATCH Showcase

A firm TAHI favourite, HATCH returns to celebrate our next generation of solo theatre-makers. Discover tomorrow’s theatre-makers today as the HATCH emerging artists programme culminates in this vibrant student showcase of fresh faces and ideas!

View Event →
Revelation Valley
Sept
17

Revelation Valley

Lisa Maule brings her collection of original poetry to the stage in this playful and thought-provoking performance celebrating creativity, curiosity and the everyday.

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PARTY GIRL
Sept
17

PARTY GIRL

In this rock 'n' roll monologue, the glittery chaos of a children's birthday party collides with a family in crisis.

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Judy’s Encore
Sept
17

Judy’s Encore

It’s 1967, and Judy Garland is back, ready to reclaim her legacy after the heartbreak of her previous Australian tour. With her iconic voice, wit, and resilience, Judy steps onto the stage once more, determined to captivate hearts and silence the critics.

View Event →
Sept
17

The Natural History Boy

Bring your favourite weird and wonderful animal fact and watch it come to life in a one-of-a-kind improvised nature documentary from one of Wellington's foremost improvisers. No two performances are ever the same!


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Sept
18

The Hunt for the Canterbury Panther

Best suited for rangatahi aged 10-14 and their families.

You’re formally invited to the Shirley-East Cryptozoological Convention — where Aotearoa’s monster hunters gather to share their research into creatures beyond the realm of “modern science”.

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Sept
18

The Hunt for the Canterbury Panther

Best suited for rangatahi aged 10-14 and their families.

You’re formally invited to the Shirley-East Cryptozoological Convention — where Aotearoa’s monster hunters gather to share their research into creatures beyond the realm of “modern science”.

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Sept
18

HATCH Showcase

A firm TAHI favourite, HATCH returns to celebrate our next generation of solo theatre-makers. Discover tomorrow’s theatre-makers today as the HATCH emerging artists programme culminates in this vibrant student showcase of fresh faces and ideas!

View Event →
Revelation Valley
Sept
18

Revelation Valley

Lisa Maule brings her collection of original poetry to the stage in this playful and thought-provoking performance celebrating creativity, curiosity and the everyday.

View Event →
Judy’s Encore
Sept
18

Judy’s Encore

It’s 1967, and Judy Garland is back, ready to reclaim her legacy after the heartbreak of her previous Australian tour. With her iconic voice, wit, and resilience, Judy steps onto the stage once more, determined to captivate hearts and silence the critics.

View Event →
Sept
18

Grass Roots

Lace up your boots… Grass Roots is back by popular demand for TAHI 2026! From local club fields to Eden Park, “The Grinder” embarks on a hilarious and heartfelt odyssey through New Zealand's rugby culture.

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Sept
18

The Natural History Boy

Bring your favourite weird and wonderful animal fact and watch it come to life in a one-of-a-kind improvised nature documentary from one of Wellington's foremost improvisers. No two performances are ever the same!


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Sept
19

The Hunt for the Canterbury Panther

Best suited for rangatahi aged 10-14 and their families.

You’re formally invited to the Shirley-East Cryptozoological Convention — where Aotearoa’s monster hunters gather to share their research into creatures beyond the realm of “modern science”.

View Event →
Sept
19

The Hunt for the Canterbury Panther

Best suited for rangatahi aged 10-14 and their families.

You’re formally invited to the Shirley-East Cryptozoological Convention — where Aotearoa’s monster hunters gather to share their research into creatures beyond the realm of “modern science”.

View Event →
Sept
19

HATCH Showcase

A firm TAHI favourite, HATCH returns to celebrate our next generation of solo theatre-makers. Discover tomorrow’s theatre-makers today as the HATCH emerging artists programme culminates in this vibrant student showcase of fresh faces and ideas!

View Event →
Revelation Valley
Sept
19

Revelation Valley

Lisa Maule brings her collection of original poetry to the stage in this playful and thought-provoking performance celebrating creativity, curiosity and the everyday.

View Event →
PARTY GIRL
Sept
19

PARTY GIRL

In this rock 'n' roll monologue, the glittery chaos of a children's birthday party collides with a family in crisis.

View Event →
Judy’s Encore
Sept
19

Judy’s Encore

It’s 1967, and Judy Garland is back, ready to reclaim her legacy after the heartbreak of her previous Australian tour. With her iconic voice, wit, and resilience, Judy steps onto the stage once more, determined to captivate hearts and silence the critics.

View Event →
Sept
19

The Natural History Boy

Bring your favourite weird and wonderful animal fact and watch it come to life in a one-of-a-kind improvised nature documentary from one of Wellington's foremost improvisers. No two performances are ever the same!


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Funny Gurl!
Sept
19

Funny Gurl!

Get to know Anita Wigl'it, star of ‘Drag Race: Canada vs the World’ and 'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under S.1' in this kooky, hilarious and tell-all one-woman show.

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