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Political Mother Hofesh Shechter (UK)

“As ambitious and as heads-down, hair-prickingly exhilarating as modern dance gets.”

The Daily Telegraph

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Hōhepa (New Zealand)

“At heart it was the land, and the hunger for land, that caused the falling out”

Hōhepa

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Thomas Friedman (USA)

“I think that in more places, on more days, we're a greater force for good than for bad.”

Thomas Friedman

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Circenses Circus Ronaldo (Belgium)

“Strips away all circus' spangles and cheesy smiles.”

The Independent

Haere mai - Welcome

Add a bit of extraordinary into your every day this summer at the 2012 New Zealand International Arts Festival. From heart-stopping theatre and jaw-dropping dance, to spellbinding music, literature, visual arts, free events and much more, the finest in international and home-grown talent is coming to Wellington. Experience 24 extraordinary days of arts events across the capital. The full Festival programme is out now. Visit festival.co.nz to book your tickets today.

2012 New Zealand International Arts Festival coming soon: 24 February - 18 March, 2012

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Sneak Preview and Season Tickets Released
Thu 14 Jul 2011

Heart-stopping dance from the UK’s most exciting new choreographer; a brand-new, New Zealand opera; vintage circus with a twist and a…

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Wed 02 Feb 2011

TelstraClear and the Wellington Jazz Festival will present the last of the living jazz legends, Sonny Rollins at the Michael Fowler Centre on…

New Chair Appointment for Festival
Thu 02 Dec 2010

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