The latest reviews and critic recommendations from New Zealand.
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
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.
What did our critic think of HYPERSPACE at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland?
A touring show from a new New Zealand theatre company.
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.
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.
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.
What did our critic think of TREASURE ISLAND THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre.
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.
Often we describe shows that you must see twice and this one literally screams that.
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?
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Stirfried XVIII: After Hours Stray Theatre Company (10/07-10/10) |
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Femmes and Thems Comedy Basement Theatre (8/27-11/19) |
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Wicked Isaac Theatre Royal (4/16-5/01) |
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The Lady in the Van The Rose Centre (11/14-11/28) |
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WIRED Pitt St Theatre (11/12-11/14) |
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5 Seconds of Summer Spark Arena (10/24-10/24) |
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A Box of Memories Q Theatre (10/22-10/25) |
