Review: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Harlequin Theatre
High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel on January 20, 2006.
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Review: SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre
What did our critic think of SLEEPING BEAUTY:THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre?
Review: RENT at Manukau Performing Arts
What did our critic think of RENT at Manukau Performing Arts?
Review: NICK DEAR'S FRANKENSTEIN at Coasters Musical Theatre
The play is notable for it's unique perspective, telling the story from the creatures point of view rather than Victor Frankenstein's.
Review: THE TEMPESTUOUS at Circa Theatre
What did our critic think of THE TEMPESTUOUS at Circa Theatre?
Review: CALL GIRLS BY JAMES CARRICK at THE PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland
What did our critic think of CALL GIRLS BY JAMES CARRICK at THE PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland? Read the review.
Review: EVITA at Glen Eden Playhouse
Currently lighting up the stage at Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre is Evita, produced by Playhouse Theatre Inc.
Review: MRS WISHY-WASHY at PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Auckland
Prepare to be entirely entertained and amused yourself when you take the young ones along to see Tim Bray’s hilarious holiday production, Mrs Wishy-Washy.
Review: PROOF at Dolphin Theatre
Dolphin Theatre’s production of Proof by David Auburn, under the direction of Mike Daley, delivers a compelling narrative that intricately weaves themes of familial bonds, the complexities of genius, the challenges of declining mental health and the transformative power of love.
Review: PRIMA FACIE by Kavanah Productions and BRAVE theatre
It was famously performed at the West End in 2022, with the title role being played by Jodie Comer (Killing Eve,) where it was recorded for NT Live and shown in theatres around the world.
Review: IN OTHER WORDS at Q Theatre
'In Other Words' is a testament to the power of theatre to move and transform.
Review: BLACK COFFEE at Dolphin, Onehunga
Directed by Glenda Pearce; her vast experience and meticulous attention to detail in both set design and costume has created a visual feast for the audience, transporting them effortlessly into the 1928 world of intrigue and suspense.
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Civic Theatre, Invercargill
Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical featuring the timeless songs of the legendary Swedish pop group ABBA.
Review: HANDBAGGED by Stagecraft
An outstanding play performed by an outstanding cast
Review: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY at Circa Theatre
“Sense and Sensibility” is a classic novel by Jane Austen, published anonymously in three volumes in 1811.
Review: AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS at Howick Little Theatre
Looking for family theatre – for the July holidays – this is definitely worth investigating.
Review: NICOLA CHEESEMAN IS BACK at Herald Theatre
Kathryn Burnett's insightful script, coupled with Jodie Rimmer’s extraordinary performance, makes this show a must-see for anyone seeking poignant reflections on resilience, identity, and the pursuit of happiness.
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre
Something Rotten! premiered on Broadway in 2015 and was nominated for ten Tony Awards.
Review: FIVE GO ON AN ADVENTURE at Pumphouse Theatre, Auckland
What did our critic think of FIVE GO ON AN ADVENTURE at Pumphouse Theatre, Auckland?
Review: WHEN HARRIET MET SALLY by New Players Theatre Company
When Harriet met Sally by Cherol Filbee is a short one act play that centres on two main characters, Sally a florist who is about to go on a short holiday with her new man and Harriet, his wife.
Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Bats Theatre
Heartbreak Hotel is the latest offering by EBKM, Eleanor Bishop and Karin McCracken who have worked together since 2017 and have written a number of plays, notably Jane Doe and Body Double, both award winning productions.
Review: PRIMA FACIE at Pumphouse
Michael Hurst’s direction ensures that the play’s heavy themes are expertly managed, bringing a sharp focus to Tessa's internal and external battles.
Review: THE PROM at Up-Stage Theatre, 26A Moonshine Rd, Upper Hutt
The Prom is a musical with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin.
Review: IT COULD BE ANY ONE OF US by Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe at Muritai School
A great script and dependable cast make this show well worth seeing
Review: THERAPY at Little Andromeda Theatre, Christchurch
Therapy is musical comedy written and performed by Chelsea McRae, with supporting music composed and performed by Mario Sadra- de Jong, won the NZ Touring Award at the Dunedin Fringe Festival and was also nominated for the Comedy Award.
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Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me St James Theatre Wellington (9/04-9/04) |
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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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Jesus Christ Superstar St James Theatre Wellington (11/18-11/28) |
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Femmes and Thems Comedy Basement Theatre (8/27-11/19) |
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Bug Songs Not Love Songs Basement Theatre (9/01-9/05) |
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Bug Songs Not Love Songs Little Andromeda (9/18-9/18) |
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Bug Songs Not Love Songs BATS (8/25-8/29) |
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Jesus Christ Superstar The Civic, Auckland (10/21-11/08) |
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Jersey Boys Isaac Theatre Royal (9/18-10/03) |
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Little Shop of Horrors Q Theatre (12/16-12/20) |