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Book sale funds major upgrades at Regent Theatre and other news

Aotearoa Artswire

BY Gabi Lardies
28 May, 2026

Accessibility upgrades, Silo Theatre's winning streak, a timely honour for the Topp Twins, and more.

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Aotearoa Artswire
Book sale funds major upgrades at Regent Theatre and other news
- By Gabi Lardies
- 28 May, 2026
Accessibility upgrades, Silo Theatre's winning streak, a timely honour for the Topp Twins, and more.
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