NEW ZEALAND THEATER REVIEWS

What did our critic think of LADS ON THE ISLAND at Circa Theatre?...

What did our critic think of MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Shoreside Theatre, Pumphouse Theatre? What makes any Shakespeare production superb is the director’s ability to recognise the themes within Shakespeare’s text - his extraordinary ability to bring his characters to life by a turn of phrase, a pu...

What did our critic think of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shoreside Theatre, Pumphouse Theatre? It’s the second night of the Shoreside’s 28th Summer Shakespeare in the Park  – and indeed,  it’s an ideally warm midsummer evening with clear skies and stars – and an enthusiastic audience aw...

What did our critic think of TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Hutt Repertory Theatre?...

A 5th-century Sanskrit playwright who, like Shakespeare and the classical playwrights, wrote about the human condition. The Clay Cart (Mricchakatika) weaves a tale of love, loss, deception, and redemption. The tale is set in the ancient city of Ujjayina, India and focuses on a formerly wealthy Brahm...

Superbly and expertly directed by the highly experienced Julia Leathwick, REHEARSAL FOR MURDER  is a deliciously dramatic delight, especially for anyone associated with the real world of theatre. It’s everything we love about the classic WHODUNNIT – a range of possible “theatrical” characte...

What did our critic think of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Q Theatre? Where would you find the cure for heartbreak? In a sad song, a mother’s wisdom, a friend’s advice, biological understanding, or the advice of a stranger in a pub....

What did our critic think of SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre? The Bottom brothers set out to write the world’s very first musical, while caught in a bitter battle with Shakespeare (or should we call him Snakespeare?), with hilarious results....

What did our critic think of BRIGHT STAR at Te Auaha?...

Director Robin Lane and his team clearly took great care in casting the roles. Tony Smith as Shrek and Bridie Allen as Fiona, the lead roles,  both sang powerfully and took the audience on their flight of fancy. They had good chemistry as the unconventional and heartwarming love birds (or ogres). T...

What did our critic think of TREASURE ISLAND THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre. Suffice to say, that this show is an absolute treat. Lots to love and exactly what you need when you are heading towards the festive season and you need something to take your mind off the troubles of the day. Highly recomm...

What did our critic think of OLD LOVE at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE?...

What did our critic think of MISERY at Dolphin Theatre, Auckland?...

What did our critic think of THE TWITS at THe PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland?...

What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Howick Little Theatre?...

Realism, comedy and romance are all intertwined in the work of Kathryn Burnett who has collaborated with Award-winning screenwriter Nick Ward (Stickmen, Second Hand Wedding, Love Birds, Fresh Eggs, Outrageous Fortune) to create a romantic comedy about a romantic comedy. The script has layer after la...

Often we describe shows that you must see twice and this one literally screams that. Director Daniel Chasemore has ensured maximum talent and maximum opportunity, by double casting each of the lead roles which ensures no show is the same (as there are multiple actor combinations) and opportunities f...

What did our critic think of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Dolphin Theatre?...

What did our critic think of A WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at The Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland?...

What did our critic think of A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED at HowicK LITTLE THEATRE?...

What did our critic think of THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE at Pumphouse THEATRE, TAKAPUND?...

What did our critic think of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at Dolphin Theatre?...

What did our critic think of DIRTY WORK at Q THEATRE?...

What did our critic think of THE SEX FIEND BY STEPHEN SINCLAIR AND DANNY MUKHERON at Waiuku Theatre Group?...

What did our critic think of THE BOOK CLUB PLAY at Howick Little Theatre?...