Neil Brewer

Agatha Christie’s stage adaptation of her classic novel, which premiered in London on September 20, 1943, was an instant success and later moved to Broadway under the title Ten Little Indians in June 1944.

Superior Donuts, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts (best known for August: Osage County), is a sharp, heartfelt comedy-drama that premiered in Chicago in 2008 before moving to Broadway in 2009.

What did our critic think of NOT CHRISTMAS, BUT GUY FAWKES BY BRUCE MASON at Circa Theatre?

As summer approaches and Christmas draws near, what better time to celebrate a truly iconic New Zealand work: The End of the Golden Weather.

What did our critic think of AMÉLIE THE MUSICAL BY WITCH MUSIC THEATRE at The Hannah?

Circa Theatre continues its proud tradition of summer pantomimes, blending classic British festive fun with a distinctly Kiwi sense of humor.

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Liam Cooper, affectionately known as the “King of Keys,” is an Australian piano man and entertainer who has crafted a dynamic live concert experience celebrating the music of legendary keyboard artists. His show pays tribute to icons like Elton John, Billy Joel, Peter Allen, Stevie Wonder, Freddie Mercury, and many more, blending faithful musical renditions with engaging storytelling.

Originally published in 1925, The Great Gatsby was a commercial disappointment during F. Scott Fitzgerald’s lifetime. Its reputation grew significantly after the Second World War, when it was distributed to American soldiers, eventually earning its place as a cornerstone of American literature and a defining work of the Jazz Age—a term coined by Fitzgerald himself.

What did our critic think of PACK OF GIRLS BY PORIRUA LITTLE THEATRE at Niblick Hall?

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan is a four-act comedy of manners, first performed in 1892 at London’s St James’s Theatre. As Wilde’s West End debut, it was an instant success, cementing his reputation as a master of wit and social satire.

Legally Blonde: The Musical is based on the beloved 2001 film, which itself was adapted from Amanda Brown’s novel. Developed in the mid-2000s by producer Hal Luftig and others, the musical features music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, with a book by Heather Hach.

Crazy Ladies is a full-length comedy by New Zealand playwright Devon Williamson, renowned for his witty, character-driven works. Originally premiering at Detour Theatre in Tauranga, the play has since enjoyed successful productions across New Zealand, Australia, and the United States, including stagings by Phoenix Players (NZ), ACT 1 Theatre (Australia), and On Broadway Little Blackbox Theatre (USA).

Manage Your Expectations takes the concept of the “trigger warning” and pushes it to its absurdist edge, using sharp humour to interrogate the idea of informed consent. It asks, provocatively: How much do you really want to know? Created and performed by the multi-award-winning theatrical maverick Eliza Sanders, this work explores the limits of language, the failures of communication, and the slippery nature of meaning.

What did our critic think of IRON at Stagecraft Theatre?

Ration the Queen’s Veges is a compelling one-man play produced by Te Pou Theatre, inspired by real events from December 2023. It dramatizes the story of Te Wehi Heketoro Ratana, an activist who abseiled into Te Papa Tongarewa and defaced the English version of the Treaty of Waitangi exhibition using black spray paint and an angle grinder.

Mamma Mia! is a vibrant jukebox musical celebrating the timeless hits of Swedish pop legends ABBA. Set on a sun-drenched Greek island, it follows the heartwarming and humorous story of a young bride-to-be, her fiercely independent mother, and three possible fathers.

Matilda began as a beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl, published in 1988, and was later adapted into a charming film in 1996—which I absolutely adored. More recently, it received a vibrant new life as a stage musical, debuting in 2010 with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Dennis Kelly.

Maven Theatre Company makes a striking entrance onto the New Zealand theatre scene with the premiere of The Ballad of Maria Marten. Read our review of the show!

Wellington Repertory Theatre is running it's latest offering, an adaptation of DH Lawrence's The Fox written by Keith Scott, a Dunedin playwright known for his historical works and original stage plays.