Review: MISCAST at Mana Little Theatre
Flawed but ultimately enjoyable concept
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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.
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.
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.
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