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BWW Review: BUGSY MALONE at Hawkins Theatre
This is a great gift to your children in the holidays when you are looking for something to do- but it's only on until July 14th so book quickly!...
BWW Review: WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT at PumpHouse Theatre
This is great gift to your children when you are looking for something to do in the holidays; books, music, laughter and fun!
This was our first trip to a Tim Bray Theatre Company show but it won't be our last!
Bookings are filling fast so I'd recommend you get organised so you don't miss out!...
BWW Preview: A RELATIVELY UNEVENTFUL EVENING at West Otago Theatrical Society
After years of hard work and countless rejections, Eleanor's first book is finally published. Her closest, and rather up tight, friend, Addison - who has sworn not to throw a party in her honour - promises an event of conservative proportions and 'close friends' only. What ensues is an evening of dy...
BWW Review: THE 3 PENNY OPERA at Hannah Playhouse
At times verging on the absurd, this production of the Threepenny Opera (in support of the Wellington Homeless Women's Trust) is thoroughly entertaining, at times unsettling and indicative of the work's continuing popularity and relevance although the purposeful crude scenes, caustic wit and dissect...
BWW Review: FIRST DATE at Dolphin Theatre Onehunga
Navigating their way through the awkwardness of a blind date; where the quest for love is a combo of hopeful anticipation and the crushing reality of rejection Aaron (Jeremy Downing) and Casey (Kristen Paulse) to and fro - entering each other's zone, testing the water, retreating and retaliating, ba...
BWW Review: A FINE BALANCE at Q Theatre
This magnificent story delivers the message of the strength of the human spirit in the face of the inhumane. The investment in both hope and dignity is craftily woven between cast and audience capturing and connecting us to both the trauma and the triumph of the human spirit. This is a must see; a r...
BWW Review: THE FULL MONTY at Gryphon Theatre Wellington
There are laugh-out-loud moments but the comedy comes mostly from the social commentary and sharp, British gallows humour that touches a chord with anyone who has ever felt overlooked, dismissed, humiliated or rejected. These are the men that Donald Trump appealed to with the promise of bringing b...
BWW Review: IMAGINARIUM at Raye Freedman Theatre
Choreographers Lesley Bandy and Hayz Pincheira Rowe along with Conductor Chad Davenport, have collaborated to create 'Imaginarium' a fusion of story, dance, band and song.
The 55 members of the West City Concert Band are front right and centre in this performance, becoming integral visual parts of ...
BWW Review: ASB Season of THE AUDIENCE at ASB Waterfront Theatre
'The Audience' is an unexpected experience of an unrelatable life becoming relatable and of humanity meeting humanity.
A life and rhythm is breathed into the script cleverly connecting 'she who is above' to the hearts of the masses, delivering this message: The Queen is a person, she feels and need...
BWW Review: KISS THE SKY at Theatre Royal Nelson
An exquisite, transformative contemporary dance show....
BWW Review: THE SPIRIT OF ANNIE ROSS at Howick Little Theatre
There was just the right amount of scary to keep me on my seat and the use of lighting and sound was on point to deliver this. This was a crucial element to the play's success and succeed it did....
BWW Review: MIDDLE AGE SPREAD at Pumphouse Theatre Takapuna, Auckland
Written by Roger Hall it is a classic, cleverly crafted comedic social commentary of 1970's New Zealand middle class. Opening in 1978, Middle Age Spread is one of Hall's most successful social comedies, with an extended Wellington season, a New Zealand-made movie and a West End production that ran...
BWW Review: 8 REASONABLE DEMANDS at ASB Waterfront Auckland
This high energy, 'sit on the edge of your seat' play is crafted written by Joni Nelson who has cleverly meshed a social commentary into rollicking great entertainment that you will enjoy and will make you think.
There are loads of laughs and surprises (who exactly is in the bathroom?) amongst the ...
BWW Review: GANGSTER'S PARADISE at ASB Waterfront Auckland
Having been part of writer Leki Jackson Burke's 'south side' school experience I can validate that he has expressed the heart of the experiences of young Pasifika people as they negotiate their way through high school. A determined mother, empathetic teacher, the importance and relevance of performi...
BWW Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Westside Theatre TAURANGA
Director Kaitlin Spedding and Musical Director Ashleen Fain clearly understand the power of music to evoke theatrical catharsis, and powerfully present an emotional thought-provoking universal conflict that draws us into a heartfelt story. The artistic crafting and beauty of this top quality and pro...
BWW Review: TIME STANDS STILL at Dolphin Theatre
Intelligently and meticulously directed by Zane Fleming, many layers unfold throughout this professional quality two-hour narrative. The opening minutes - sound effects in blackout effectively capture and convey the backstory - the horrors of modern day warfare - which alerts us to expect scars and ...
BWW Review: BUGSY MALONE at Playhouse Theatre Glen Eden
Superbly directed by first time directed Robin Lane and supported by a young musical director Sammie Campbell, the forty-four cast members (aged from 6-16) have the audience laughing almost from the opening moments. Lane is delighted to have had the opportunity to direct this show, one which he ha...
BWW Review: CHICAGO: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION at Theatre Royal Nelson
Chicago: High School Edition is an exceptional mesmerising show with contagious energy....
BWW Review: THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS at Theatre Royal Nelson
The Jungle Book is the second half of a double-feature, along with The Aristocats, presented by Nelson Youth Theatre. The two shows are about 40 minutes long each, with an interval between them, which makes it an ideal outing for young children....
BWW Review: THE ARISTOCATS KIDS at Theatre Royal Nelson
A packed and appreciative house of pre-schoolers and primary school-aged children along with parents and grandparents, enjoyed the opening performance of The Aristocats on Monday, April 15 by 'Team A'....
BWW Previews: THE WAIRAU AFFRAY - A PLAY IN DEVELOPMENT at Suter Theatre
A beautiful and moving story that connects with history and the people...
BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS at Off Broadway Papakura
As soon as you step into the gloomily lit theatre, the 'once upon a time' mystery of the fairy tale woods immediately enchants you. The blue gloomily lit scenery of the woods is so beautifully painted that it's as if you are really there. You are drawn into the story even before it unfolds. The 'mag...
BWW Review: THE MAN WHOSE MOTHER WAS A PIRATE at Pumphouse Theatre Takapuna
At the opening performance of 'The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate' on Saturday afternoon it was not just children being richly entertained , but all attending who were young at heart thoroughly enjoyed a slick 50-minute musical play....
BWW Review: CHICAGO at Pukekohe Performing Arts
A full house on the Wednesday after opening night is always a good sign that the grape vine is sp
Pukekohe Performing Arts production of 'Chicago' serves up a glitzy night of high energy entertainment....
Videos
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Jesus Christ Superstar St James Theatre Wellington (11/18-11/28) |
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Judy''s Encore Bruce Mason Centre (8/09-8/09) |
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Defending the Caveman Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre (7/31-8/08) |
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5 Seconds of Summer Spark Arena (10/24-10/24) |
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Phantom of the Opera Centrestage (5/09-5/24) |
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Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me St James Theatre Wellington (9/04-9/04) |
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Jesus Christ Superstar The Civic, Auckland (10/21-11/08) |
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NYT production of Disney''s The Little Mermaid Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre (6/26-6/28) |
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Tera Te Auahi Sir Howard Morrison Centre (6/10-6/13) |
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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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