Review: LAND OF THE LONG, LONG DRIVE at Circa Theatre
Land of the Long Long Drive is a delightful production that succeeds in entertaining children and adults in equal measure
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Review: CONSELLATIONS at Q Theatre, Queen Street Auckland
This outstanding theatre piece offers a beautiful reminder that every relationship is made up of 'countless constellations of possibility' and questions whether we are in charge of anything with our consciousness bound within our skin.
Review: HAY FEVER by Wellington Repertory Theatre
Hay Fever is a classic comedy by Noël Coward, written in 1924 and first performed in London in 1925.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE by Porirua Little Theatre
With an exceptionally talented cast, strong direction, and plenty of laughs mixed with genuine heart, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee delivered an entertaining and memorable night of theatre, reminding us all that winning isn't everything.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at West Otago Community Centre Tapanui
Jesus Christ Superstar has returned to Tapanui for the first time in 26 years, and the West Otago Theatrical Society (WOTS) has marked the occasion with a poignant nod to its own history.
Review: SONS OF VAO at ASB Waterfront Theatre
What did our critic think of SONS OF VAO at ASB Waterfront Theatre?
Review: THE GRADUATE BY TERRY JOHNSON at The Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga
What did our critic think of THE GRADUATE BY TERRY JOHNSON at The Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga?
Review: DON’T LOOK NOW at Bats Theatre
I can sometimes feel intimidated by productions that focus on the climate crisis.
Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Q Theatre
Constellations brings a Matariki love story to the Q Theatre stage from 2 – 19 July.
Review: CALL TO WALLIS at Mangere Arts Centre
Opening last night at Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland with CALL TO WALLIS was the 13th Pacific Dance Festival.
Review: OVER AND OUT REVIEWED BY LOTTIE BUTCHER at Hannah Playhouse
What did our critic think of OVER AND OUT REVIEWED BY LOTTIE BUTCHER at Hannah Playhouse?
Review: JULIA by BRAVE Theatre
What did our critic think of JULIA at BRAVE Theatre?
Review: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at Wellington Opera House
What did our critic think of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at Wellington Opera House?
Review: THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL by Wellington Repertory
What did our critic think of THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL at Wellington Repertory? For audiences who enjoy period theatre, this is a production well worth seeing.
Review: TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE at Wellington Comic Opera
What did our critic think of TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE at Wellington Comic Opera?
Review: THE QUEEN'S NANNY at Pumphouse Theatre
What did our critic think of THE QUEEN'S NANNY at Pumphouse Theatre.
Review: FUQ BOIZ: The Greatest Showboiz at Bats Theatre
What did our critic think of FUQ BOIZ at Bats Theatre?
Review: ONCE ON CHUNUK BAIR at Company Theatre At The Rose Centre, Belmont
Award winning director Paul Rouckchan is clearly invested in bringing out the human elements of a battle remembered as one of bloodiest moments in NZ military history.
Review: WAR HERO at Stagecraft Theatre
This is a play that will linger in the mind long after the curtain falls.
Review: MURDER ON THE NILE at Dolphin Theatre
Opening this Friday at the Dolphin theatre, is another classic mystery thriller from Agatha Christie.
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Harlequin Musical Theatre
This production is one of obvious beauty - and much more.
Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE (ARTHUR MILLER) at Silo, At Q Theatre, Auckland
And incredibly powerful – as powerful as any Greek tragedy might be.
Review: & JULIET by G&T PRODUCTIONS at The Civic
& Juliet is a jukebox musical that premiered in Manchester in 2019 before opening in London’s West End later that year.
Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE BY WITCH Music Theatre at Circa Theatre. Reviewed by Lottie Butcher
What did our critic think of RIDE THE CYCLONE BY WITCH MUSIC THEATRE at Circa Theatre?
Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN by Kauri Theatre
Catch Me If You Can is a stage musical based on the real-life story of master con artist Frank Abagnale Jr.
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Jesus Christ Superstar The Civic, Auckland (10/21-11/08) |
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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour Christchurch Town Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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5 Seconds of Summer Spark Arena (10/24-10/24) |
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The Addams Family Musical Bruce Mason Centre (7/10-7/11) |
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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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Tarzan Sir Howard Morrison Centre (8/05-8/08) |
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Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (9/05-9/05) |
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Defending the Caveman Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre (7/31-8/08) |
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Jersey Boys Isaac Theatre Royal (9/18-10/03) |
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Judy''s Encore Bruce Mason Centre (8/09-8/09) |