The latest reviews and critic recommendations from New Zealand.
Dolphin Theatre's An Inspector Calls is beautifully presented, illuminating the message of exploitation by those wrapped up within the walls of social status and money in an engaging and relevant piece.
Auckland Theatre Company's 'The Cherry Orchard' infuses New Zealand society into Chekhov's masterpiece.
The Atom Room; a story of our primal need to survive, our innate nature to love and desire to procreate amidst a futurist dilemma of interplanetary habitation.
Abstractedly alluring yet provocatively familiar, Morningstar transports us to a dimension where a mythological story confronts us with the very core of human nature.
If the line up of one-acts and performers was a menu then Dolphin has served up a delectable gustation for a more than generous price.
George Bernard's Shaw's play is a sharp comedy that rides on a social commentary based on his beliefs that prostitution is not about moral failure but economic necessity.
The much-loved 1964 musical is a timely reminder that we are standing on the shoulders of those who came before us.
The cast is fabulous and is supported by a creatively constructed set to deliver this much-loved story.
What would you do to go home? This futurist piece will quench the thirst of sci-fi apocalyptic theatre lovers for sure.
The vibe amongst the audience as we left the theatre was very definite.
Be prepared to be uncomfortably dazzled and delectably delighted by North Shore Music Theatre's season of Heathers.
There's nothing in life that can stop you from reaching your dreams, only you can stop yourself.
The rock aspect came across loud and strong throughout the show.
Expect your emotions to be immersed in the story as Goretti Chadwick in the role of Mama, conquers, engages and takes you on an emotional journey of her struggles and feelings.
Myth and dystopia collide in Pan is Dead, a new dark fantasy musical from Theatre of Love.
Pardon me Alan Turing is an important piece of theatre and has the legs to go a lot further than its Auckland or Wellington season.
Bringing a book about volcanoes, tunnels, mud aliens and magical stones to the stage makes for some unique challenges and there had been a lot of talk of how it could be staged.
Belinda Davids celebrates the music and memory of Whitney Houston in THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: THE WHITNEY HOUSTON SHOW.
Creating an atmosphere of eerie drama in Victorian London has been successfully achieved by North Shore Music Theatre's Production of Jekyll and Hyde on at the Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna.
'Get thee to a nunnery' now has a whole new meaning after seeing Sister Act at the ASB Waterfront Theatre on Saturday night.
The audience, like a swimmer on the heels of the winner are absorbed; engagement levels surpass time and we find ourselves suspended; knowledge of the 90 minute time frame is superfluous.
The New Zealand premier of Sunset Boulevard opened at the Playhouse Theatre in Glen Eden on Saturday night.
'That Bloody Woman' brings a new, fresh vitality to the world stage' It touches the spirit of humanity and packages it in a powerful mix of sexy-punk juxtaposed with the historically authentic, smokey haze, flashy lighting and emotionally charged totally awesome music that will literally rock you.
Hall's characters exemplify that age does not wither, eccentricities are accented, reputations less important and the quest for satisfaction and meaning from life heightens as the reality of mortality looms closer.
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Jersey Boys Isaac Theatre Royal (9/18-10/03) |
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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour Christchurch Town Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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Judy''s Encore Bruce Mason Centre (8/09-8/09) |
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Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show Sir Howard Morrison Centre (7/12-7/12) |
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Tarzan Sir Howard Morrison Centre (8/05-8/08) |
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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 St James Theatre Wellington (11/18-11/28) |
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On Purpose Basement Theatre (8/04-8/08) PHOTOS |
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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour The Opera House Wellington (10/09-10/09) |
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Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (9/05-9/05) |
