ALL AGES
seki .
Sefa Tunupopo
How do we maintain the things we hold close, our relationships, and ourselves, in order to keep going?
A street dance love letter to family and a meditation on survival, care and maintenance.
Basement Theatre | Tue 13 + Wed 14 Oct
8pm | 60 min
exhaust .
Celia Hext + Olivia McGregor
Running on fumes. Dancing on dollars.
EXHAUST opens a concrete portal to bring dance, life and breath to your local vehicle storage facilities.
From two of our most extraordinary dancers.
Secret Location | Wed 14 Oct | 6.30pm
50 min
Ctenophora Co.
When do we hold things dear, and when do we allow ourselves to let go?
A tangle of holding self, holding together, and holding nothing; folding audiences into a dreamlike vista.
Basement Theatre
Thurs 15 + Fri 16 + Sat 17 Oct | 6.30pm
45 min
off axis .
John “Happyfeet” Vaifale
Presented by Projekt Team
What happens when the cypher falls off axis?
This is not simply a battle or a showcase, but a theatrical journey that expands what Hip Hop can look like, feel like and become.
Q Theatre | Thurs 15 Oct | 8pm | 45 min
Deanne Butterworth + val smith
When It Is Finished explores embodied knowledge with Narrm Melbourne-based Deanne Butterworth; while Glimmer is a choreographic meditation exploring the trajectory of transgender time from our own val smith. A double bill.
Q Theatre | Fri 16 Oct | 6.30pm | 60 min
New Zealand School of Dance +
Ngā Akoranga Kani Kani | Dance Studies | Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland
Two of our tertiary dance institutions come together for one night only with original works by Matte Roffe, Sarah Knox with Third Year dancers, Horn's Out and Kerah McLean Duffy.
Q Theatre | Sat 17 Oct | 6.30pm | 60 min
TŌRUA .
Presented by Movement of the Human and Auckland Live
Acclaimed choreographer and director Malia Johnston returns with Tōrua, a captivating immersive urban dance experience.
(Re)discover the spaces around two of Auckland's newest city landmarks - Karanga-a-Hape Station and Te Waihorotiu Station.
Karanga-a-Hape: Meet @ Pitt St Methodist Church | Fri 9 Oct: 6pm; Sat 10 + Sun 11 Oct: 1pm + 6pm (50 min)
Te Waihorotiu: Meet @ Aotea Centre Box Office | Fri 16 Oct: 6pm; Sat 17 + Sun 18 Oct: 1pm + 6pm (50 min)
FREE, Bookings recommended
Jang Huddle – Yunha Jang
A site-specific trail through Myers Park and Karangahape Road, channelling otherworldly beings and urban spirits!
Inspired by the new public artwork BTM 도깨비 (DoGGeBi) by Sunghwan Park.
Gather at the public artwork BTM 도깨비 (DoGGeBi) on Cross Street | Sat 17 Oct
3.30pm | 60 min | FREE, Bookings required
Rebecca Jensen
Suspended in an endless countdown, a group of pro-wrestlers and dancers embody stasis.
Join for a moment, or stay for three hours to watch the delirium unfold.
Secret Location | Sat 17 Oct | 2–5pm | 3 hrs
FREE
Moreno Creations
Come witness fabulous whackers and open‑style killers throw down in explosive 1v1 Whacking and Open‑Style battles.
Be prepared for them hit the music like they mean it and charge the room with pure glitter and glam!
Basement Theatre | Thurs 15 Oct | 7.30pm
3 hrs | FREE, Bookings recommended
To Be Announced
With the K Road Business Association
Join us for a dance break at Karangahape Road’s infamous FAM market, thanks to
K Road Business Association.
Beresford Square | Sat 17 Oct | 10am–2pm
FREE
To Be Announced
Between shows, check out the exhibition in Q Theatre’s Lounge acknowledging our rich history of amazing dance photography.
Q Theatre | Tue 13 – Sun 18 Oct | FREE
