Q News

MESSY FRIENDS are a multi-award-winning drag collective, and they are taking over Rangatira from 26 - 28 Feb as part of Auckland Pride! Read more about their unapologetically messy world and what you can expect from the show.

A vocal sensation unlike any other, Leather Lungs will grace the Rangatira stage next month. Read more about this master of falsetto and stiletto!

Tempo Dance Festival has come to a close for another year! We're taking a moment to reflect on what was an incredibly diverse, exciting programme and the people and audiences who brought it to life. 

Footnote New Zealand Dance have just returned from Japan, premiering their collab work with Japanese choreographer, Kota Yamazaki. The next stop for this captivating show is Q Theatre during Tempo Dance Festival! We spoke with Anita Hunziker (Footnote’s Artistic Director) and Kota to hear more about the work before it hits the Loft stage this weekend.

Alexa Wilson is an incredibly talented creative who is bringing her show IN/TENSE to Q Loft for Tempo Dance Festival – Te Rerenga o Tere 2024. Ahead of the show, Alexa shared some insight with us about IN/TENSE and her creative practice.

We are thrilled to welcome Phil Evans as our new Head of Programming and Production | Te Pane o ngā Papatono me ngā Whakaputanga! Phil officially joined the team last week and we are delighted to have his expertise on board. 

From hip-hop to ballet to contemporary to Indigenous, Tāmaki Makaurau will dance like everyone’s watching as the biennial Tempo Dance Festival - Te Rerenga o Tere returns with a full programme of immersive, innovative and exciting dance, running from 10 – 20 October at Q Theatre.

During the last week of June, Rangatira was filled with gorgeous homegrown waiata, kapa haka, dance, and storytelling at Mahuta - A Matariki Showcase. We're taking a moment to reflect on this unique, significant two-night event. 

Guru of Chai, one of Indian Ink Theatre Company's most-loved theatre productions, is returning to the stage at Q Theatre this month! Ahead of the show, we caught up with co-writer and performer, Jacob Rajan to learn more about the magic of this captivating show.