The latest reviews and critic recommendations from New Zealand.
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?
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?
Noises off is about a brilliantly farcical play called Nothing On within a play; complete with slamming doors, falling trousers, passionate affairs, out-of-control egos and a bottle of booze.
I loved it.
What did our critic think of SCHOOL OF ROCK at Harlequin Theatre?
What did our critic think of THE GOLDEN ASS at Q Theatre And Artworks Theatre, Waiheke?
I am officially a big fan of Wicked and North Shore Musical Theatre’s production of it.
What did our critic think of THE WORM at Bruce MasonAlbert Latailakepa as the Worm forms a strong ensemble with Semu Filipo (the Old Worm) and Anapela Polatai'vao (the Blind Rat).
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Jersey Boys Isaac Theatre Royal (9/18-10/03) |
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Bug Songs Not Love Songs Little Andromeda (9/18-9/18) |
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Jesus Christ Superstar The Civic, Auckland (10/21-11/08) |
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Femmes and Thems Comedy Basement Theatre (8/27-11/19) |
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Bug Songs Not Love Songs Basement Theatre (9/01-9/05) |
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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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Little Shop of Horrors Q Theatre (12/16-12/20) |
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Garithmetic: The Maths Show for Dumb People Basement Theatre (9/22-9/26) |
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Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (9/05-9/05) |
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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (10/16-10/16) |
