Review: SONGS FOR NOBODIES at Pumphouse, Takapuna
A luminous, generous evening.
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Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL by Coasters Musical Theatre
Legally Blonde: The Musical is based on the beloved 2001 film, which itself was adapted from Amanda Brown’s novel.
Review: CRAZY LADIES at New Players' Theatre Company
Crazy Ladies is a full-length comedy by New Zealand playwright Devon Williamson, renowned for his witty, character-driven works.
Review: MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS at Circa from House of Sand
Manage Your Expectations takes the concept of the “trigger warning” and pushes it to its absurdist edge, using sharp humour to interrogate the idea of informed consent.
Review: MOTHER PLAY by Paula Vogel at Q Theatre, Auckland
Great drama has rich emotional audience connection.
Review: MARY - THE BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN at ASB Waterfront Theatre
What did our critic think of MARY - THE BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN at ASB Waterfront Theatre?
Review: IRON at Stagecraft Theatre
What did our critic think of IRON at Stagecraft Theatre?
Review: RATION THE QUEEN’S VEGES by Te Pou Theatre
Ration the Queen’s Veges is a compelling one-man play produced by Te Pou Theatre, inspired by real events from December 2023.
Review: MAMMA MIA! by Capital Theatre Trust
Mamma Mia! is a vibrant jukebox musical celebrating the timeless hits of Swedish pop legends ABBA.
Review: AN IDEAL HUSBAND at Dolphin Theatre
Running from August 8th to August 23rd, the play honors the cleverness of Wilde's words while also bringing to light the deeper social commentary that lies beneath the witty one-liners.
Review: THE PINK HAMMER at Warkworth Theatre Group
Deftly directed with keen emotional intensity by Catherine Maunsell, this New Zealand comedy-drama is effectively executed by a very talented cast working superbly together to create shape, light and shadow throughout.
Review: ANTHONY STREET ILLUSIONIST at ASB Theatre, AOTEA Auckland
Magic, illusion, and intrigue—making the seemingly impossible possible —form the foundation of Anthony Street’s performance.
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at ASB Waterfront Theatre
Quite simply, this is an imaginative production with the story told as Shakespeare would have interpreted many elements today.
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Invercargill Musical Theatre
Matilda began as a beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl, published in 1988, and was later adapted into a charming film in 1996—which I absolutely adored.
Review: THE BALLAD OF MARIA MARTEN BY BETH FLINTOFF at Maven Theatre Company
Maven Theatre Company makes a striking entrance onto the New Zealand theatre scene with the premiere of The Ballad of Maria Marten.
Review: THE FOX BY DH LAWRENCE DIRECTED BY ANNABEL HENSLEY by Wellington Repertory
Wellington Repertory Theatre is running it's latest offering, an adaptation of DH Lawrence's The Fox written by Keith Scott, a Dunedin playwright known for his historical works and original stage plays.
Review: THE SOUND INSIDE By Adam Rapp Directed by Stella Reid at Circa Theatre
The Sound Inside is a critically acclaimed play by Adam Rapp, first premiering on Broadway at Studio 54 in October 2019.
Review: THE HEIRESS by Stagecraft Theatre
Well directed and skilfully delivered by a stellar cast, this is an absorbing play that will remain with you for a long time.
Review: GEORGY GIRL - THE SEEKERS MUSICAL at Off Broadway Papakura, Auckland
Georgy Girl -The Seekers Musical made its New Zealand premiere at Off Broadway Theatre Papakura, Auckland on Saturday night.
Review: 13 at Pumphouse
13 is a coming-of-age musical centred on protagonist Evan Goldman and his navigation through his teenage angst in a small town after his parents divorce.
Review: ASSASSINS at Dolphin
It is not often that a piece of musical theatre impacts long after the curtains close, but this is certainly the case at Dolphin Theatre's 'Assassins'.
Review: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Stagecraft
A beautifully thoughtful play that will stay with you long after the curtain call
Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at ASB Theatre, Auckland
Why do mysteries grab us? Auckland Theatre Company creatively crafts Ken Ludwig’s adaption of Agatha Christie’s whodunnit - and brings to lavish life the inherent fascination we have with the detective mystery genre.
Review: FROZEN at Spotlight Theatre
Frozen the animated musical burst onto screens in 2013 and became an instant hit around the world.
Review: MARY POPPINS at Harlequin
Disney's Mary Poppins is a musical based on the classic stories of P.
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