Our New Zealand Critics
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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. Read our review of the show!...
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. The play centers on Bella Baird, a reclusive and introspective creative writing professor at Yale, who is grappling with a recent cancer diagnosis....
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. Produced by Papakura Theatre Company, this show is an absolute triumph! ...
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. With themes of friendship, first love (and loss), bullying, and inclusion this is a musical that mirrors our own teen experiences and will m...
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'. Combining dark parts of American history with musical theatre is an interesting exercise. This is not your typical musical....
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. Drawn in immediately by dynamic dramatic and cinematic opening moments , ...
Review: FROZEN at Spotlight Theatre
Frozen the animated musical burst onto screens in 2013 and became an instant hit around the world. Since then, 'Frozen-fever' has overtaken the world with costumes, tv series, singalongs and toys galore....
Review: MARY POPPINS at Harlequin
Disney's Mary Poppins is a musical based on the classic stories of P.L.Travers and the Walt Disney Film of the same name. The title role, played by Julie Andrews in the 1964 film is arguably one of the most recognisable in musical theatre history with the iconic silhouette of hat, carpet bag and umb...
Review: MR RED LIGHT at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
What did our critic think of MR RED LIGHT at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre? The world of live theatre is always engaging. This is an artistically directed, highly entertaining, superbly crafted, expertly performed, atmospherically rich production that shouldn’t be missed....
Review: THE TOXIC AVENGER: THE MUSICAL at Te Auaha
An hilarious musical performed by a skilled cast...
Review: AN EVENING WITH GRAHAM NORTON at Michael Fowler Centre
An entertaining two hours, but not quite the bellylaughs I was hoping for...
Review: END OF SUMMER TIME at Circa Theatre
End of Summer Times is the third time we have met the lovable curmudgeon with a heart of gold, Dickey Hart. We saw him first in the late 90’s in Come On Black then in 2013 in You’ve Got to be Joking....
Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at Gryphon Theatre
A wonderful show to kick off the year for Wellington Rep hitting just the right notes....
Review: A MIXTAPE OF MALADIES at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland til March 23.
What did our critic think of A MIXTAPE OF MALADIES at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland?...
Review: IN OTHER WORDS at Circa Theatre
What did our critic think of IN OTHER WORDS at Circa Theatre? Read the review!...
Review: THIS WASN'T THE PLAN at Thistle Hall as part of the Fringe Festival
Great debut solo performance by Glen Horsfall. It was a lovely night as we arrived at Thistle Hall. The theatre space is upstairs, but there is a lift, if you have mobility issues....
Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at The PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland
What did our critic think of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at The PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland?...
Review: RICHARD III presented by Shoreside Theatre at The PUMPHOUSE , Takapuna, Auckland
Creatively directed by Catherine Boniface, and innovatively reimagined and set in the sordid, dangerous world of post-war London’s gang culture, “Richard III” is a play about political power, manipulation, betrayal and deceit....
Review: PIP at Wellington Repertory
An ambitious undertaking turning a well loved novel into a musical...
Review: COSI at Hutt Repertory
Cosi is a play by Australian playwright Louis Nowra, first performed in 1992 at the Belvoir St Theatre in Sydney. The play is set in a Melbourne mental institution in 1971 and is semi-autobiographical, serving as a sequel to Nowra's earlier work 'Summer of the Aliens'....
Review: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Harlequin Theatre
High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel on January 20, 2006. It became the most commercially successful Disney Channel television film and launched the careers of stars such as Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. The catchy music, lyrics and 'Grease-style' teenage love story gained many fans...
Review: SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre
What did our critic think of SLEEPING BEAUTY:THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre?...
Videos
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Jesus Christ Superstar St James Theatre Wellington (11/18-11/28) |
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Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (9/05-9/05) |
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5 Seconds of Summer Spark Arena (10/24-10/24) |
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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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Tarzan Sir Howard Morrison Centre (8/05-8/08) |
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Tera Te Auahi Sir Howard Morrison Centre (6/10-6/13) |
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The Addams Family Musical Bruce Mason Centre (7/10-7/11) |
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Viva La Dirt League Bruce Mason Centre (5/30-5/30) |
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NYT production of Disney''s The Little Mermaid Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre (6/26-6/28) |
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Judy''s Encore Bruce Mason Centre (8/09-8/09) |
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