Review: HANDBAGGED by Stagecraft
An outstanding play performed by an outstanding cast
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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.
Review: MISCAST at Mana Little Theatre
Flawed but ultimately enjoyable concept
Review: PERSUASION at Gryphon Theatre
A collaboration that has led to a highly successful and entertaining production
Review: AURELIA at Howick Little Theatre
What did our critic think of AURELIA at Howick Little THEATRE?
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Harlequin Musical Theatre
A great show for the school holidays- with great values, humour, colour and with the added bonus of a real Toto dog on stage- what more could you want?
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 from WITCH Music Theatre
What did our critic think of NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 from Witch Music Theatre?
Review: THE GOLDEN ASS at Circa Theatre
The Golden Ass is the only ancient Roman novel in Latin to survive in it's entirety.
Review: LION KING JR at Hutt City Musical Theatre
Watching the future of theatre here in Wellington, I see we will be well served in the future.
Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Court Theatre
Every Brilliant Thing is a one man show about depression and suicide.
Review: SEUSSICAL at Manukau Performing Arts
What did our critic think of SEUSSICAL at Manukau Performing Arts?
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL by Act Three Productions
What did our critic think of MATILDA THE MUSICAL by Act Three Productions?
Review: RENT by Kauri Theatre
A very good production that is most definitely worth seeing if you are lucky enough to have a ticket.
Review: TWO GUITARS at Circa Theatre
What did our critic think of TWO GUITARS at Circa Theatre?
Review: MURDERED TO DEATH By Wellington Repertory at Gryphon Theatre
Murdered to Death is a play written by Peter Gordon back in 1993.
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Tarzan Sir Howard Morrison Centre (8/05-8/08) |
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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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Defending the Caveman Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre (7/31-8/08) |
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