Performing Arts
Several performing arts venues and theatres through the region serve up a delightful array of talents and productions. Whether classical theatre, the art of dance or comedic performances are your thing, the Palmerston North and Manawatu performing arts scene is one of many tunes, talents and displays.
An Introduction to Stand Up Comedy
Monday 22 January - Monday 19 February
This is your chance to learn stand up comedy right here in Palmerston North! - Have you ever been told you should be on stage? - Is stand up on your “Bucket List” or a New Years Resolution? - Always wanted to give...
Monday 22 January - Monday 19 February
This is your chance to learn stand up comedy right here in Palmerston North! - Have you ever been told you should be on stage? - Is stand up on your “Bucket List” or a New Years Resolution? - Always wanted to give...
Venue:
Palmerston North Comedy Hub, Palmerston North
Ciné-Club: Rien à Déclarer
Friday 26 January
Join us at our monthly Ciné-Club, on Friday 29 September at Square Edge, FX Theatre (ground floor): French movie screening with English subtitles. Drinks and nibbles will be available from the bar from 7:30pm. The ...
Friday 26 January
Join us at our monthly Ciné-Club, on Friday 29 September at Square Edge, FX Theatre (ground floor): French movie screening with English subtitles. Drinks and nibbles will be available from the bar from 7:30pm. The ...
Venue:
Square Edge, Palmerston North
The Big Bike Film Night
Saturday 27 January
Lights. Cameras. Bikes! The Big Bike Film Night ride into Palmerston North ready to entertain bike lovers young and the not so young. What’s the Big Bike Film Night all about? Sharing the best cycling short films...
Saturday 27 January
Lights. Cameras. Bikes! The Big Bike Film Night ride into Palmerston North ready to entertain bike lovers young and the not so young. What’s the Big Bike Film Night all about? Sharing the best cycling short films...
Venue:
The Globe Palmerston North, Palmerston North
Manawatu Community Choir
Monday 29 January - Monday 19 March
The Manawatu Community Choir is your choir. Open to all. No experience or music reading is required. The Manawatu Community Choir aims to provide all people, whatever their background or ability, with an ...
Monday 29 January - Monday 19 March
The Manawatu Community Choir is your choir. Open to all. No experience or music reading is required. The Manawatu Community Choir aims to provide all people, whatever their background or ability, with an ...
Venue:
Shed 23, Palmerston North
Aziza Bellydance Lite With Judy
Wednesday 31 January - Wednesday 28 February
Learn the art of bellydance from one of Aziza's elite dancers Judy! New techniques, new combinations, new drills, new choreography to start your New Year right! Contact us at 02102268989 or andreahopkinz@gmail.com to ...
Wednesday 31 January - Wednesday 28 February
Learn the art of bellydance from one of Aziza's elite dancers Judy! New techniques, new combinations, new drills, new choreography to start your New Year right! Contact us at 02102268989 or andreahopkinz@gmail.com to ...
Venue:
Shed 23, Palmerston North
Bollywood Dance-Open Day
Saturday 3 February
Shree Dance Academy presents a Free Dance workshop of Bollywood and Indian dancing. Come and have a go at tapping your feet and moving your body to groovy Bollywood songs. Learn some cool and ethnic Indian dance moves...
Saturday 3 February
Shree Dance Academy presents a Free Dance workshop of Bollywood and Indian dancing. Come and have a go at tapping your feet and moving your body to groovy Bollywood songs. Learn some cool and ethnic Indian dance moves...
Venue:
Square Edge, Palmerston North
Tenors & Divas Singing Group (Feilding) Re-Commencing
Monday 5 February
This popular Feilding based singing group is a no-audition choir, led by Jeanne Purdy. We work towards performing two concerts per year, each with a theme. The theme for next concert in June 2018 "Magical Musicals ...
Monday 5 February
This popular Feilding based singing group is a no-audition choir, led by Jeanne Purdy. We work towards performing two concerts per year, each with a theme. The theme for next concert in June 2018 "Magical Musicals ...
Venue:
St John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Feilding, Feilding and District
Ordinary Days
Friday 9 February - Saturday 24 February
Set in New York City, this Musical follows four characters Claire, Jason, Deb and Warren exploring how their ordinary lives connect in the most amazing ways. Through a series of funny and fortuitous events, this ...
Friday 9 February - Saturday 24 February
Set in New York City, this Musical follows four characters Claire, Jason, Deb and Warren exploring how their ordinary lives connect in the most amazing ways. Through a series of funny and fortuitous events, this ...
Venue:
Centennial Drive Auditorium, Palmerston North
NZSO Summer Pops - Music From the Movies
Saturday 10 February
A programme that will include the music of Vangelis (Chariots of Fire), John Williams (Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Schindler's List), Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future) and Bill Conti (Rocky). Be swept away as the ...
Saturday 10 February
A programme that will include the music of Vangelis (Chariots of Fire), John Williams (Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Schindler's List), Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future) and Bill Conti (Rocky). Be swept away as the ...
Venue:
Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North
The Death Do Us Part Danger Show: Love Hurts
Monday 12 February
Roll Up Roll Up... The Death Do Us Part Danger Show: Love Hurts is a new show put together by world touring circus superstars Charlie and Rachel Atlas. This married couple share a passion for a very unusual and exotic ...
Monday 12 February
Roll Up Roll Up... The Death Do Us Part Danger Show: Love Hurts is a new show put together by world touring circus superstars Charlie and Rachel Atlas. This married couple share a passion for a very unusual and exotic ...
Venue:
The Cobb, Palmerston North
Happy Chinese New Year Gala Performance
Wednesday 14 February
To celebrate coming up Chinese New Year, the Year of Dog, China Cultural Centre in New Zealand and Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Culture are jointly hosting 2018 'Happy Chinese New Year Gala Performance' in ...
Wednesday 14 February
To celebrate coming up Chinese New Year, the Year of Dog, China Cultural Centre in New Zealand and Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Culture are jointly hosting 2018 'Happy Chinese New Year Gala Performance' in ...
Venue:
Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North
Regional Theatre Awards & Masquerade Gala
Friday 16 February
The time has come to applaud the amazing shows, and people, that have made up a phenomenal year of theatre in the Central Districts. Join us at this year's Masquerade Gala and Regional Theatre Awards. We will ...
Friday 16 February
The time has come to applaud the amazing shows, and people, that have made up a phenomenal year of theatre in the Central Districts. Join us at this year's Masquerade Gala and Regional Theatre Awards. We will ...
Venue:
Palmerston North Conference Centre, Palmerston North
The Love List
Saturday 17 February - Sunday 25 March
Unlucky-in-love Bill makes a list of the top ten qualities he looks for in a soulmate. When the ideal woman magically appears on his doorstep, he quickly learns that the list could use a few revisions. As his quest for ...
Saturday 17 February - Sunday 25 March
Unlucky-in-love Bill makes a list of the top ten qualities he looks for in a soulmate. When the ideal woman magically appears on his doorstep, he quickly learns that the list could use a few revisions. As his quest for ...
Venue:
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Kevin Bloody Wilson “Almost Awesome Tour”
Tuesday 20 February
Tickets on sale to the general public from 5 October. The outrageously funny Kevin Bloody Wilson returns to New Zealand with his “Almost Awesome Tour” in February featuring special guest artist, Jenny Talia from ...
Tuesday 20 February
Tickets on sale to the general public from 5 October. The outrageously funny Kevin Bloody Wilson returns to New Zealand with his “Almost Awesome Tour” in February featuring special guest artist, Jenny Talia from ...
Venue:
Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North
Manawatu Summer Shakespeare - The Comedy of Errors
Thursday 1 March - Saturday 10 March
Be entertained by one of William Shakespeare's earlier plays and find yourself laughing into the evening as the sun sets on the horizon. The Comedy of Errors tells the story of twins separated at birth. The men find ...
Thursday 1 March - Saturday 10 March
Be entertained by one of William Shakespeare's earlier plays and find yourself laughing into the evening as the sun sets on the horizon. The Comedy of Errors tells the story of twins separated at birth. The men find ...
Venue:
Victoria Esplanade Gardens, Palmerston North
CMNZ Presents: Anderson & Roe Piano Duo
Wednesday 14 March
Exploding genre boundaries, Anderson and Roe are as much at home with Mozart as they are with Daft Punk. Described as “Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers transposed from the dance floor to the keyboard” (Southampton ...
Wednesday 14 March
Exploding genre boundaries, Anderson and Roe are as much at home with Mozart as they are with Daft Punk. Described as “Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers transposed from the dance floor to the keyboard” (Southampton ...
Venue:
The Globe Palmerston North, Palmerston North
Ashton Family Circus & Dylan Daisy's Magic Show
Saturday 17 March - Sunday 18 March
All the fun of the circus - free at The Extravaganza Fair. Performing throughout the day this family show will charm and delight the young and old. From acrobats, dancing, performing 'tigers' and magic!!!
Saturday 17 March - Sunday 18 March
All the fun of the circus - free at The Extravaganza Fair. Performing throughout the day this family show will charm and delight the young and old. From acrobats, dancing, performing 'tigers' and magic!!!
Venue:
Railway Reserve, Palmerston North
The Piano: The Ballet
Wednesday 28 March
Inspired by the film The Piano with permission kindly granted by Jane Campion, Jan Chapman and Saddleback Productions. 25 years ago, cinema goers around the world were captivated by an extraordinary tale of desire, ...
Wednesday 28 March
Inspired by the film The Piano with permission kindly granted by Jane Campion, Jan Chapman and Saddleback Productions. 25 years ago, cinema goers around the world were captivated by an extraordinary tale of desire, ...
Venue:
Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North
The Plaza Fashion In the Field
Saturday 31 March
The excitement of the races, getting dressed up and socialising with friends and family combines to make a fantastic day out. Women all over the world spend time and money on preparing their race day ensemble. Head ...
Saturday 31 March
The excitement of the races, getting dressed up and socialising with friends and family combines to make a fantastic day out. Women all over the world spend time and money on preparing their race day ensemble. Head ...
Venue:
Awapuni Racing Centre , Palmerston North
Still Life With Chickens
Saturday 7 April - Sunday 15 April
When Mama discovers a stray chicken eating from her flourishing veggie garden, her first instinct is to reach for the spade. But what starts as an all out war develops into a grudging friendship, as she opens up to the ...
Saturday 7 April - Sunday 15 April
When Mama discovers a stray chicken eating from her flourishing veggie garden, her first instinct is to reach for the spade. But what starts as an all out war develops into a grudging friendship, as she opens up to the ...
Venue:
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
