Theatre

be:longing - Homegrown Edition

We tell our own stories, our way.

Punchy, thought-provoking, inspiring and innovative, agaram. brings together an exciting bunch of Tamaki Makaurau’s up-and-coming theatre and performance artists from the South Asian community to present a kaleidoscope of homegrown bite-sized queer works.

Free
70 minutes
Sat 18 February

We tell our own stories, our way.

Punchy, thought-provoking, inspiring and innovative, agaram. brings together an exciting bunch of Tamaki Makaurau’s up-and-coming theatre and performance artists from the South Asian community to present a kaleidoscope of homegrown bite-sized queer works.

Through an open-call submission, rigorous development, and workshop process, be:longing (Homegrown Edition) is a celebration of tales and experiences from all corners of the queer community. The selected artists are paired with directors and dramaturges elevating their works to the stage for this unique one-night-only event.

be:longing (Homegrown edition) is part of a 2 day-free festival within the Pride Festival celebrating the contribution of South Asian LGBTQIA+ theatre and performance with an emphasis on new or recent works with a broadly LGBTQIA+ theme or relevance.

Audience warnings: contains references to abuse, suicidal thoughts, violence, sexual references and coarse language.

Curated by Ahi Karunaharan

Learn more about presenting a show in Summer at Q here

Pride and SAQ Logos Q Theatre
  • 3 - 5 September 2025
    Theatre

    TBH: To Be Heard

    Discover the artistry of Aotearoa’s rising choreographers and dancers. 11 original works by Year 3 Unitec Dance students — each piece a striking investigation of identity, intimacy, resistance, and rhythm.
  • 4 - 20 September 2025
    Theatre

    Mother Play

    By Paula Vogel. The Milford Asset Management Season. An absurd, funny, and unflinching exploration of family, identity, and the ties that both bind and break us – a modern American classic.
  • 1 - 3 October 2025
    Theatre

    Manawa Ora: Hā

    When Aotearoa’s finest creatives stand with rangatahi, stories come alive. In one week, they craft waiata, rap, dance, and movement. Honest, fearless, full of rangatahi energy. One stage.
  • 16 - 18 October 2025
    Theatre

    Big Time

    There’s nothing better than watching your best friend live their dream—unless it happens to be your dream, too.