Review: THE MOTHER at Mana Little Theatre
The play is written by French playwright Florian Zeller and is a companion piece to his well known play The Father.
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Review: A FAT GIRLS CRY at Te Auaha
A Fat Girl’s Cry is billed as a show about the importance of Plus Size Representation and Inclusion in the Musical Theatre Industry by taking a journey through Music, Singing, and Dance.
Review: GRAND HORIZONS by Bess Wohl at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE
What did our critic think of GRAND HORIZONS at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE? 50 years – it’s a milestone in any marriage! Thousands of meals eaten together, years of dealing with everything marriage, cohabitation and parenthood can throw at you … Superbly directed with expertise by Penel Keegan with
Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE from Stagecraft at the Gryphon Theatre
Superb production that held the audiences attention from start to finish - Arthur Miller is a legendary playwright, having penned classics such as Death of a Salesman and The Crucible.
Review: HYPERSPACE at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland
What did our critic think of HYPERSPACE at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland?
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Lower Hutt Little Theatre
A touring show from a new New Zealand theatre company.
Review: LADS ON THE ISLAND at Circa Theatre
What did our critic think of LADS ON THE ISLAND at Circa Theatre?
Review: MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Shoreside Theatre, Pumphouse 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
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shoreside Theatre, Pumphouse Theatre
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
Review: TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Hutt Repertory Theatre
What did our critic think of TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Hutt Repertory Theatre?
Review: THE CLAY CART at TAPAC
A 5th-century Sanskrit playwright who, like Shakespeare and the classical playwrights, wrote about the human condition.
Review: REHEARSAL FOR MURDER at DOLPHIN Theatre, Auckland
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.
Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Q Theatre
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.
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre
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.
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Te Auaha
What did our critic think of BRIGHT STAR at Te Auaha?
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Harlequin Theatre
Director Robin Lane and his team clearly took great care in casting the roles.
Review: TREASURE ISLAND THE PANTOMIME At Circa Theatre
What did our critic think of TREASURE ISLAND THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre.
Review: OLD LOVE at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE
What did our critic think of OLD LOVE at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE?
Review: MISERY at Dolphin Theatre, Auckland
What did our critic think of MISERY at Dolphin Theatre, Auckland?
Review: THE TWITS at The PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland
What did our critic think of THE TWITS at THe PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland?
Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Howick Little Theatre
What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Howick Little Theatre?
Review: MIKE AND VIRGINIA at Pumphouse
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.
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Harlequin
Often we describe shows that you must see twice and this one literally screams that.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Dolphin Theatre
What did our critic think of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Dolphin Theatre?
Review: A WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at The Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland
What did our critic think of A WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at The Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland?
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The Addams Family Musical Bruce Mason Centre (7/10-7/11) |
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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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Jersey Boys Isaac Theatre Royal (9/18-10/03) |
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On Purpose Basement Theatre (8/04-8/08) PHOTOS |
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Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show Sir Howard Morrison Centre (7/12-7/12) |
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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour Christchurch Town Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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Defending the Caveman Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre (7/31-8/08) |
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5 Seconds of Summer Spark Arena (10/24-10/24) |
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Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (9/05-9/05) |