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Wellington Opera: Mate Ururoa
Jul 11
Wellington Opera: Mate Ururoa

A true story of the heroism and humiliation of Captain Roger Dansey, a Māori soldier on the frontline of a European war, Mate Ururoa is an urgent new chamber opera from legendary New Zealand composer Dame Gillian Whitehead (Ngāi Te Rangi, Tūhoe).

First Draft
Aug 15
First Draft

From 15-17 August, The Magnificent Weirdos is teaming up with writers in the early stages of creating new work to present rehearsed readings of these works in progress for the public, followed by audience kōrero with each writer/creator.

All the work is created by writers and devisers with lived experience of disability, neurodiversity, d/Deafness or mental distress.

Omnia
Sep 19
Omnia

Untitled Warehouse Project is back.

Two shows.

One reprogrammed theatre.

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The Blog

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A new era, a new look
A new era, a new look

It’s been all excitement and blue paint at Hannah Playhouse as we have worked behind the scenes to re-emerge with a new look. The Hannah: Theatre & Performance Lab, is a creative engine room dedicated to performance, experimentation, and professional development for Aotearoa’s boldest and most independent theatremakers.

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EBKM: Exploring every corner of creative practice
EBKM: Exploring every corner of creative practice

EBKM is a force in contemporary performance. Their work is cinematic, literary, visceral, and deeply invested in the possibilities of live performance as both a storytelling and social influencer.

The Hannah is proud to be hosting EBKM as residents in 2025, giving them access to the space as a theatre and performance lab; allowing them to work on new and existing projects and affording them the time and space to develop their practice.

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Murray Lynch: A life in theatre, a lasting impression at The Hannah
Murray Lynch: A life in theatre, a lasting impression at The Hannah

Murray Lynch’s life has been shaped by stories on the stage, behind the scenes, in rehearsal rooms, and by those who’ve worked alongside him. As a director, educator, mentor and now Chair of the Hannah Playhouse Trust, Murray's career spans five decades and countless productions, venues, and artists. And through it all Hannah Playhouse has been a main character.

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About The Hannah

Hannah Playhouse, known to her friends as The Hannah, has been an integral and celebrated part of Aotearoa’s creative landscape since 1973.

Read about previous artists and works The Hannah has supported across 50+ years as a Wellington icon.

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FAQs

If you are visiting The Hannah for the first time, wondering about parking or the facilities we have, the answers to our frequently asked questions may help.

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For Artists

Interested in showing or developing a work at The Hannah? Have a read through our kaupapa, how we can support you, and the creative energy we seek to host within our walls.

New look, new website, new opera! 🦈 Wellington Opera presents a new opera by Dame Gillian Whitehead (Ngāi Te Rangi, Tūhoe) which has its world premiere this week at The Hannah. Performed in English and te reo Māori by Māori-American baritone David
A legend is in the house tonight! 🌟 So excited for Ruby Wax: I'm Not As Well As I Think I Am - performing to a SOLD OUT crowd here in Pōneke. Missed out on Ruby live? Listen to her incredible interview with Susie Ferguson on @radionewzealand 📻 www
@nzfringe x Hannah 2025 One week since a bumper, banger, brilliant NZ Fringe came to a close for 2025 and we're still glowing 💖 The Hannah is so proud to be a part of this festival of new ideas - one of the best bits in our city's calendar year!