BWW REVIEW: Disco, Circus and Cabaret Combine To Create The Energetic And Inspiring VELVET
Merging Cabaret and Circus with Disco, VELVET delivers a heart-warming story of discovery, acceptance and finding your place in the world
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BWW Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Spotlight Theatre Papatoetoe
Manukau Performing Arts warms up winter with it's hip-hop Latino Musical, In The Heights
BWW Review: BONNIE AND CLYDE at Harlequin Theatre
The singing in Harlequin Theatre's production of Bonnie and Clyde is simply stunning.
BWW Review: BRING IT ON at Pumphouse Takapuna
The epitome of youthful vitality entertained with endless energy North Shore Musical Theatre's 'Bring It On' at the Pumphouse Theatre Takapuna.
BWW Review: AMADEUS at ASB Waterfront Theatre Auckland
As the curtain rose on the opening scene of Auckland Theatre Company's Amadeus my ageing aesthetic senses were overwhelmed but like a kid unleashed at a new playground I moved from sensory overload to great joy as the stunning artistry before me sunk in.
BWW Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Off Broadway Papakura
The only difference between a professional show and a community theatre one is the price of the ticket and I was once again convinced of this after the opening night of Papakura Theatre Company's 'Beauty and the Beast.
BWW Review: EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED at Auckland Music Theatre Company At Westpoint Performing Arts Centre
Auckland Music Theatre Company has sold out for it's cabaret season of 'Expect the Unexpected'.
BWW Review: THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK at CentreStage Orewa
Bravo to CentreStage Theatre company for their choice of show.
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BWW Review: PETER GYNT [RECYCLED] at ASB Waterfront Theatre Auckland
The applause received by the cast of 'Peter Gynt [recylced] after the opening night performance was strong, appreciative and long; extended by an audience who had indeed been taken on a 'wild ride'.
BWW Review: MEA TAU at Basement Theatre Auckland
I found Kennar's work and the performance so engaging that time became timeless as I feasted on the enthralling piece that unfolded before me.
BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Gore Musical Theatre
Avenue Q is a multi-faceted, clever piece of theatre that requires complex and expertly delivered theatre techniques that would challenge the most knowledgeable and experienced theatre practitioners.
BWW Review: BILLY ELLIOT at ASB Waterfront Theatre
Billy Elliot is the first production in the new ASB Waterfront theatre.
BWW Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at the Isaac Theatre Royal
Stephen Sondheim's epic musical thriller Sweeney Todd opened last night at Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal, its final stop on a tour across New Zealand.
BWW Review: VENUS IN FUR; Raw and Edgy at The Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre Auckland
Sexual politics, jealousy, conformity, idealism and expectation are stripped bare to the basics of raw desire, satisfaction and emotional need.
BWW Reviews: LA TRAVIATA at the Isaac Theatre Royal
Giuseppe Verdi's operatic masterpiece La Traviata opened triumphantly at the Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch last night to a capacity audience.
BWW Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE at ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre
New Zealand Opera's new production of Mozart's final opera The Magic Flute is an absolute delight.
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BWW Review: DAFFODILS [INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS] Is A Beautifully Presented Story Of Love, Life And Family Secrets
New Zealand's Rochelle Bright's tribute to her parents plays out in the poignant cabaret DAFFODILS [INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS].
BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! at the Isaac Theatre Royal
The international smash-hit musical Mamma Mia! opened last night in Christchurch at the beautifully restored Isaac Theatre Royal.
BWW Reviews: LOVE AND INFORMATION at The Basement Theatre
Love and Information by the acclaimed British playwright Caryl Churchill opened last night at the Basement Theatre on Queen Street in a very polished new production produced by The Actors' Program and Last Tapes Theatre Company.
BWW Review: MAMIL: MIDDLE AGED MAN IN LYCRA at The Court Theatre
Mark Hadlow excels in his hilarious one-man show MAMIL: Middle Aged Man in Lycra in a sell-out season at Christchurch's Court Theatre.
BWW Review: TOSCA at the Aotea Centre
NBR New Zealand Opera has been going from strength to strength over recent years, and this latest production of Tosca is no exception.
BWW Review: ALL YOUR WANTS AND NEEDS FULFILLED FOREVER at the Q Theatre Loft
Following on from successful seasons at BATS Theatre in Wellington and the famed La Mama Theatre in New York City, the five-time Chapman Trip Theatre Award nominated play All Your Wants and Needs Fulfilled Forever is a surreal existential comedy set in a hyper-realised modern age of internet-saturat
BWW Review: CATS at the Civic Theatre
The latest West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash-hit musical Cats kicked off its Australasian tour last night to a packed Civic Theatre in Auckland.
BWW Review: ERNEST RUTHERFORD: EVERYONE CAN SCIENCE! at the Basement Theatre
Nic Sampson returns to the Basement Theatre as The Lord Ernest Rutherford of Nelson following a successful debut run of Ernest Rutherford: Everyone Can Science! in May 2013.
BWW Reviews: SAVING GRACE
When writing reviews or your thoughts on a piece of theatre you sometimes feel like you are repeating yourself, every review you must say if a show was either good or bad, you try to justify it, you can even talk about the entire show.
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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) |