BWW Review: NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH at Howick Little Theatre
a?oeNeighbourhood Watcha?? shows that veteran playwright Alan Ayckbourn still has his finger on the social pulse.
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BWW Review: BARE: A Pop Opera at Gryphon Theatre
Teen angst is currently in the spotlight on Broadway, with the bullying and suicidal themes of 'Dear Evan Hansen', the catty coterie in 'Mean Girls' and the outcasts of 'Be More Chill'.
BWW Review: A NIGHT OF CABARET at Off Broadway Theatre
Highly polished quality vocal performances in 'A Night of Cabaret' delighted a full house at Papakura's Theatre Company on August 31 st .
BWW Review: RAGTIME at Selwyn Theatre
The singing, both chorus and solos, put the quality in quality with each number being so good that it was difficult to comprehend that the next one would be too.
BWW Review: SOFT 'N' HARD at The Loft Q Theatre, Auckland
I don't think I've ever felt as uplifted on a wet wintry Tuesday evening as I was at the opening night of Barbarian Productions'
BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY at Te Auaha - Tapere Nui (Big Theatre), Wellington
Mark Steyn called My Fair Lady the 'perfect musical' with the 1956 Broadway production winning a number of Tonys and setting records for the longest run of any show on Broadway up to that time.
BWW Review: SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION at Auckland Theatre Company
It's funny, it's a social commentary, there's satire and pathos.
BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at St James Theatre Gore
The production team have brought together a creative collaboration that well- celebrates a much loved story.
BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Pop-up Globe, Ellerslie, Auckland
The forest dwellers were mesmerising.
BWW Review: TWELFTH NIGHT At Pop-Up Globe, Ellerslie, Auckland
Watching the groundlings interact with the cast on Saturday night was heartening.
BWW Review: MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS at Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga, Auckland
The manic physical shtick is perfectly delivered and both director and cast have hit the mark.
BWW Review: COMPANY at Harlequin Theatre, Howick, Auckland
The vocals, particularly the sensational harmonies more than did justice to honour the music of Stephen Sondheim
BWW Review: NGA PUKE at Herald Theatre Aotea Centre Auckland
Director Cian Elyse White assisted by Romy Hooper has captured the heart of this beautifully crafted story by NZ Playright John Broughton bringing together a young Maori man and a young Scottish woman in the commonality of appreciation of the beautiful views from the lush hillside of Ngā Puke in H
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF EVERYTHING at Howick Little Theatre
Set in post-Nazi Netherlands, the story is delivered through the eyes of 9 year old Thomas and highlights his perspective on the domestic violence within his family headed by an abusive Christian fundamentalist.
BWW Review: ONCE at ASB Waterfront Theatre
The story, music and delivery, takes one by surprise settling right into the middle of the heart and morphing raw emotion through the veins; simply 'taking over'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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) |