Monica Moore - Page 7

It has been often said that theatre is a great medium to observe the perplexing politics of our world but it's not that often that a play is able to be presented as clearly, succinctly and as compellingly engaging as ATC's Rendered which opened at ASB Waterfront Theatre last Thursday.

The cast is a highly skilled and engaging collective talent of charismatic performers who well-honour the Pulitzer winning musical that had a successful 12 year run on Broadway.

A great night of theatre, a complimentary drink, supper and a singing performance from one of Gore's popular entertainment groups.

Songs of a New World is a collection of stories of individual experiences cleverly connected, bringing our human struggles into community, confirming that you're not the only one who feels 'like that'.

The Addams Family combines dark chuckles with laugh out loud fun. You wouldn't want to miss out on experiencing this cast of up and coming musical theatre stars. Tickets are vanishing fast, and deservedly so - grab one before they sell out.

A tangled web of dark and complex circumstances is delivered with a mix of hysteria, confusion, accusation and cold calculation under the direction of Reg Williams at Centrestage Theatre Company's production of The Crucible which opened on Friday night.

The totally fabulous music and script are delivered with a synergy and symmetry that draws the audience into mesmerising entertainment.

 [title of show] is a winner: a funny modern spin on the backstage musical, a love letter to those who make and those who appreciate the modern musical. It is hilarious, cheeky, ironic, witty, charismatic, moving and huge fun! Take some time out to come and dream out loud!

Auckland Theatre Company's Filthy Business is a deliciously authentic piece, fiery and funny encapsulating the many layers and struggles within the human condition. One cannot help be immersed in the great plot lines, the rich characters and the humour all delivered with perfect East End Accents.

This one is certainly more than elementary, dear Watson. Sir Charles Baskerville has died with a look of horror on his face and the footprints of a gigantic hound are found near his body. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must not only brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir, but also navigate their way though the mayhem of confusion, silly accents and disguises.

The cast of Harlequin Musical Theatre current production of Nunsense The Mega Musical is sure to impress!

Harlequin Musical Theatre is bringing a mega musical to Auckland Audiences! Directed by the very experienced John Fausett, 'Nunsense The Mega Musical' has an awesome line up of talent that matches the frolicking great fun of this revised show and is guaranteed to entertain! Belly aching laughs, fabulous singing and antics galore are guaranteed to clear up the winter blues.

Les Miserables New Plymouth Operatic Society. Regional Theatre on a spectacular scale. Well known Musical Director Catherine Carr reviews the show that she's been involved with 5 times.

Dolphin Theatre's An Inspector Calls is beautifully presented, illuminating the message of exploitation by those wrapped up within the walls of social status and money in an engaging and relevant piece.

The profile of New Zeland Theatre is being lifted and brought into our living rooms with a television show dedicated to the promotion and stories around the lives of those involved In NZ Theatre Productions.

St Peter's College has gained a reputation for putting on a spectacular Musical and this year's offering is shaping up to be no exception.

Auckland Theatre Company's 'The Cherry Orchard' infuses New Zealand society into Chekhov's masterpiece. This intricate labyrinthine highlights the human condition of our contemporary society through a lens of ordinary time.

Manukau Performing Arts are bringing you the opportunity to?? see a show before it becomes a blockbuster on Broadway. Be More Chill is an energetic familiar feeling new musical based on the young-adult novel by Ned Vizzini. It's the classic nerd falls for the hot girl but there's a sci-fi twist!

If you're contemplating getting along to see Morningstar at the Pumphouse then let me help you with your decision. Go. Just. Do. It. This is Tantalising and titillating theatre that will please, provoke, excite and give you a very pleasant distraction from the weather. Think hard about how you would behave if 'the boss' was away for a stretch of time. How do you make your decisions? Are you up for change or a protector of the traditions and rules. Would you be best buddies with Michael or Lucifer. Improve your lunch breaks, get new friends and become more interesting with some great discussion about Morningstar. Don't miss out!