
First Contact 2012
FREE
The Festival began in truly breathtaking style as one of Wellington’s most iconic buildings was transformed into a living, moving canvas by acclaimed New Zealand artist Michel Tuffery.

FREE
The Festival began in truly breathtaking style as one of Wellington’s most iconic buildings was transformed into a living, moving canvas by acclaimed New Zealand artist Michel Tuffery.

$38-$98
2012 audiences experienced the magic of Japanese manga in Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s entrancing follow-up to 2010 Festival smash hit Sutra.

$18-$83
For 90 unforgettable minutes, Festival audiences left reality behind and were immersed in a place of dreams, imagination and giant puppets as James Thiérrée unleashed his stunning array of skills.

$10-$18
Ken Duncum led a discussion with playwrights and screenwriters Dave Armstrong and Robert Shearman as they explored how theatre survives in an age of downloads, DVDs, YouTube and TV on demand.