SOUTH March 2021

T H A T ’S

Entertainment! Auckland Arts Festival March 4-21, times and locations vary, Auckland From theatre to dance, music, cabaret and more, this annual festival showcases the Super City’s creativity in many forms. A local highlight My Name is Moana (March 11, Hawkins Theatre, Papakura) sees legendary Kiwi singer/songwriter, Moana Maniapoto and other special guests in a tribute to Aotearoa and its peoples’ relationship with the sea. For more information about this show, and the rest of this year’s festival programme, see full schedule at www.aaf.co.nz.

Tutus on Tour March 11, from 6.30pm, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau The Royal New Zealand Ballet is hitting the road in order to hit the stage during a national tour. A showcase performance, Tutus on Tour sees some of New Zealand’s best dancers perform some of ballet’s most renowned pieces. More information at www.rnzb.org.nz.

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International Women’s Day – Celebration & Buffet Lunch March 6, from 10am, Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, 78 Nelson Street, Pukekohe With key speakers including Minister for Foreign Affairs, Nanaia Mahuta, this event (organised by Business & Professional Women, Franklin) expects to prove inspirational to women of all ages. For tickets or more information, contact BPW via www.bpwfranklin.org.nz or www.facebook.com/BPWFranklinNZ.

The heART of the Matter – celebrating creativity in Clevedon March 13, 1-9pm, Clevedon Hall, 1 Papakura-Clevedon Road, Clevedon There are some events which organisers make a song and dance about. But why stop there? From singing and dancing to sewing, playing, painting and more, this celebration of creativity explores art in all its many forms. See www.cvmft.org for details. www.southmagazine.co.nz