BWW Review: KISS THE SKY at Theatre Royal Nelson
An exquisite, transformative contemporary dance show.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Harlequin Theatre
I've never felt quite so transported into the realities of a convent or the freshness of a mountain or the sadness of a man who has lost his wife and is too aggrieved to notice his children.
BWW Review: ASTROMAN at Q Theatre Auckland
Written by Albert Belz, 'Astroman' captures a kiwi slice of life from the '80's; a heartfelt and energetic piece highlighted with humour, struggle and plenty of 'ah-ha', 'ha-ha' and 'awww' moments in all the right places.
BWW Review: A MAN OF GOOD HOPE at ASB Waterfront Theatre
This performance not only circumnavigated around my heart several times but captured it in a willing surrender of raw emotional energy.
BWW Review: HAMLET at Pop-up Globe Auckland
It's those feelings and desires to which we can all connect.
BWW Review: THE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAY at Ghost Light Theatre, Nelson
Pete Coates masterfully portrays all 20 characters in Giles Burton's adaptation of G K Chesterton's 1908 spy thriller 'The Man who was Thursday'.
BWW Review: MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Pop-up Globe Auckland
How apt being here just after the celebrations of International Women's Day! All feminists need to see this and those who are not, also need to see this.
BWW Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at North Shore Music Theatre
North Shore Music Theatre's 'The Last 5 Years' is a heartbreaking, emotional roller coaster from the first glorious note to the last.
BWW Review: CALIFORNIA SUITE at Howick Little Theatre
Neil Simon's 'California Suite,' a 1970's series of stories set in a fictitious Beverly Hills Hotel Room gives us a snapshot of relationships and the human condition within 4 different scenarios.
BWW Review: 42ND STREET at Centrestage Theatre Company Orewa
Leading ladies Megan O'Reilly playing Dorothy Brock and Geena Hutton as Peggy Sawyer are both powerhouses of talent.
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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) |