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Laughs on tap - 199 | Regional News

Laughs on tap

The two-hour comedy staple Saturday Laughs is landing in the heart of Porirua at the Abandoned Brewery Taproom for the first time ever, with MC Nick Rado and headliner Lesa MacLeod-Whiting.

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A whole lotta sole - 198 | Regional News

A whole lotta sole

One of the world’s favourite and most-acclaimed musicals is stomping into Wellington this June and July. Don’t let Kinky Boots walk by unnoticed.

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Naked and afraid - 198 | Regional News

Naked and afraid

Sacha Copland makes a complete analysis of her body and the human condition as she takes into account her assets and liabilities, laying everything bare in The Emperor’s New Clothes.

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Celebrate good times - 197 | Regional News

Celebrate good times

Iconic Kiwi trio the BeatGirls are throwing a big 25th birthday bash this month – and you’re invited!

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Hip-hop whakapapa - 197 | Regional News

Hip-hop whakapapa

A detective story set in Aotearoa’s capital that follows the mystery of a series of arsons also celebrates New Zealand’s hip-hop culture this Kia Mau Festival.

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Sequins on a shoestring - 196 | Regional News

Sequins on a shoestring

Can you do fabulous on a budget? Sequins on a shoestring? Diamonds at a discount? On the 3rd of June, the Great DIY BurlesKiwi will prove that yes, you can.

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Down and birdy - 195 | Regional News

Down and birdy

Pōneke’s drag kings are looking to spread their wings and ruffle some tailfeathers in Peacocking – Thee Opulent Drag King Show at Ivy Bar and Cabaret.

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What dreams may come - 194 | Regional News

What dreams may come

What does La Soupco mean? We don’t know, and neither does playwright and performer Abby Howells. What we do know is that you mustn’t miss this epic WWII romance written by an 11-year-old Abby.

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A pirate’s life for me - 194 | Regional News

A pirate’s life for me

Hoist the mainsail and scuttle the jib, Wellington Comic Opera is sailing through Wellington, Raumati, and Hutt Valley with their production of Pirates!

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Fiercely fruitalicious - 193 | Regional News

Fiercely fruitalicious

If you’re an ASMR-lover or just ASMR-curious, Amy Atkins is about to create it live on stage. Catch the Wellington premiere of RAW! ASMR at BATS Theatre from the 26th to the 29th of April.

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Behind the sequins - 192 | Regional News

Behind the sequins

Go behind the sequined curtain with RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under star Anita Wigl’it as she makes her Circa Theatre debut in Funny Gurl! this April.

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Hell is for the comedians - 192 | Regional News

Hell is for the comedians

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Well, hell of course! Welcome to our fiery abode, where 15 comedians are commanded to deliver three-minutes of fresh content for our entertainment. Muahahaha.

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