BWW Review: WINDING UP at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland
The combination of Sir Roger Hall's script, director Colin McColl's skill and supreme delivery by Alison Quigan and Mark Hadlow (ONMZ) created the synergy for superb entertainment.
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BWW Review: MACBETH & AS YOU LIKE IT at In The Park, The Pumphouse Theatre
The image of Shakespeare peering out, as if hidden from behind a barrier, as the choice of poster, entices and intrigues - and sets the scene for a pair of revealing performances - is he watching us, or are we watching him? Shakespeare's insights into the tortured depths of the ambitious and unscrup
BWW Review: LEATHER LUNGS: YAS QUEEN! at Q Theatre Auckland
With the flamboyant style of Prince and a voice as mind-blowing as Freddy, this daring deviant riffs through 'RESPECT', breezes through 'Bohemian Rhapsody', and will leave you singin' in the 'Purple Rain'.
BWW Review: OUR PRIDE GALA at Auckland Pride Festival
A spectacular, colourful night of exotic and extravagant Vaudevillian cabaret - this was
BWW Review: COMPANY at Te Auaha
Company, is a bold, seminal musical that premiered on Broadway in 1970.
BWW Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Pop-up Globe Auckland
Opening night of the second play of the Pop-Up Globe's Summer Season of Love - and it's a playful, laughter-filled, exuberant, Polynesian-tinged romp.
BWW Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland
The opening night audience was enthralled from the first notes of the band to the last at Auckland Performing Arts Academy's 'The Addams Family'.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY - THE MUSICAL At Cole Theatre, Waipuna Hotel, Auckland
Is there anything better than family and the anticipation of Christmas as December's end draws closer? That is the question we were delighted to answer at the opening night of 'A Christmas Story the Musical'.
BWW Review: FIRST DATE at the Gryphon Theatre - Simple, Sweet and Entertaining
First Date is a romantic, musical comedy with book by Austin Winsberg of Gossip Girl fame and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner based on personal experiences with blind dates.
BWW Review: MY HEART GOES THADAK THADAK at Silo Theatre
Want to see a heart-warming, unexpectedly clever spoof? Commissioned and developed by Silo Theatre with funding assistance of Creative New Zealand and Silo Theatre's Patron Donors, the 'Bollywood' spaghetti western is a superb mix of light and breezy, with an undercurrent of serious political and me
BWW Review: DAD'S ARMY at Off Broadway Theatre Papakura, Auckland Auckland
Self-appointed Captain Mainwaring, the pompous bank manager, is created with true authenticity by Bradley Pope in his first major role, and it is testament to his outstanding commitment that he cut off his thick head of hair to become Mainwaring's double.
BWW Review: THE FLINT ST NATIVITY at Dolphin Theatre Onehunga, Auckland
What a concept - who does not remember the naked ambition, the competition, the betrayal, bribery and jealously in the Primary School classroom to secure a plumb role in the annual Christmas Nativity play! We can instantly relate and regress several, if not many decades.
BWW Review: THE GAME'S AFOOT at Howick Little Theatre, Auckland
For fans of Shakespeare, Sherlock Holmes and period comedic farce, this play will entirely engage, delight, and entertain.
BWW Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT...NOW CHANGE! at Up-Stage
I Love You, You're Perfect.
BWW Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT at Spotlight Theatre, Paptoetoe, Auckland
Visually this show is spectacular thanks to super talented costume designers Helen Chessum.
BWW Review: COCK at Circa Theatre is Honest, Awkward and Electrifying
In the English lexicon, there are many uses for the word a?oecocka?? with a myriad of meanings and Mike Bartlett covers them all in his acclaimed 2009 script currently playing at Circa Theatre, Wellington.
BWW Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Civic Theatre Auckland
The essence of Green Day has not been shoved into the safe mode stage musical model; it breathes the rage, the confusion, the struggle and the senselessness of post 9/11 in an edgy package of fast paced grit wrapped up in the sensational music.
BWW Review: SPAMALOT at Playhouse Theatre, Glen Eden, Auckland
Playhouse Theatre Incorporated has assembled a cast of stellar performers for their production of 'Spamalot' which opened on Saturday night.
BWW Review: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at Pukekohe Performing Arts
There are some incredibly talented children rising through the ranks in this production.
BWW Review: THE LITTLE YELLOW DIGGER at Pumphouse, Takapuna, Auckland
Nestled amongst a full gala audience, surrounded by pint-sized workmen and even a yellow digger crafted from boxes we eagerly awaited the opening of the show.
BWW Review: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at ASB Waterfront Theatre
With this play and in the words of 'shining star' (he absolutely is!) Director Benjamin Henson 'we are treated to pure delight, laughing at the philosophical goings-on a created space within a stage within a theatre for a play that explores a play within a play'.
BWW Review: WICKED at Bay Court Theatre Tauranga
The synergy and 'flow of the show' were perfect due to excellent direction and a talented cast who fully invested and understood what was required.
BWW Review: CRY BABY at Te Auaha - Tapere Nui (Big Theatre), Wellington
From the vibrant opening number (The Anti-Polio Picnic), the cast let rip with power and passion that does not drop throughout.
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5 Seconds of Summer Spark Arena (10/24-10/24) |
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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) |
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On Purpose Basement Theatre (8/04-8/08) PHOTOS |
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Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show Sir Howard Morrison Centre (7/12-7/12) |
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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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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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Jesus Christ Superstar St James Theatre Wellington (11/18-11/28) |
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The Addams Family Musical Bruce Mason Centre (7/10-7/11) |