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Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Q Theatre

Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Q Theatre

by Glenda Pearce — June 9, 2026
Constellations brings a Matariki love story to the Q Theatre stage from 2 – 19 July.
Review: CALL TO WALLIS at Mangere Arts Centre

Review: CALL TO WALLIS at Mangere Arts Centre

by Glenda Pearce — June 5, 2026
Opening last night at Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland with CALL TO WALLIS was the 13th Pacific Dance Festival.
Review: OVER AND OUT REVIEWED BY LOTTIE BUTCHER at Hannah Playhouse

Review: OVER AND OUT REVIEWED BY LOTTIE BUTCHER at Hannah Playhouse

by Neil Brewer — May 31, 2026
What did our critic think of OVER AND OUT REVIEWED BY LOTTIE BUTCHER at Hannah Playhouse?
Review: JULIA by BRAVE Theatre

Review: JULIA by BRAVE Theatre

by Neil Brewer — May 30, 2026
What did our critic think of JULIA at BRAVE Theatre?
Review: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at Wellington Opera House

Review: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at Wellington Opera House

by Neil Brewer — May 28, 2026
What did our critic think of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at Wellington Opera House?
Review: THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL by Wellington Repertory

Review: THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL by Wellington Repertory

by Neil Brewer — May 27, 2026
What did our critic think of THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL at Wellington Repertory? For audiences who enjoy period theatre, this is a production well worth seeing.
Previews: CONSTELLATIONS at Q THEATRE., Auckland

Previews: CONSTELLATIONS at Q THEATRE., Auckland

by Glenda Pearce — May 26, 2026
We’re a few sleeps away from the dawn of rehearsals for Constellations.
Review: TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE at Wellington Comic Opera

Review: TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE at Wellington Comic Opera

by Neil Brewer — May 24, 2026
What did our critic think of TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE at Wellington Comic Opera?
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs

StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs

by Team BWW — May 21, 2026
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Review: THE QUEEN'S NANNY at Pumphouse Theatre

Review: THE QUEEN'S NANNY at Pumphouse Theatre

by Monica Moore — May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of THE QUEEN'S NANNY at Pumphouse Theatre.
Review: FUQ BOIZ: The Greatest Showboiz at Bats Theatre

Review: FUQ BOIZ: The Greatest Showboiz at Bats Theatre

by Neil Brewer — May 14, 2026
What did our critic think of FUQ BOIZ at Bats Theatre?
Review: ONCE ON CHUNUK BAIR at Company Theatre At The Rose Centre, Belmont

Review: ONCE ON CHUNUK BAIR at Company Theatre At The Rose Centre, Belmont

by Glenda Pearce — May 8, 2026
Award winning director Paul Rouckchan is clearly invested in bringing out the human elements of a battle remembered as one of bloodiest moments in NZ military history.
Review: WAR HERO at Stagecraft Theatre

Review: WAR HERO at Stagecraft Theatre

by Neil Brewer — May 6, 2026
This is a play that will linger in the mind long after the curtain falls.
Review: MURDER ON THE NILE at Dolphin Theatre

Review: MURDER ON THE NILE at Dolphin Theatre

by Glenda Pearce — April 29, 2026
Opening this Friday at the Dolphin theatre, is another classic mystery thriller from Agatha Christie.
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Harlequin Musical Theatre

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Harlequin Musical Theatre

by Glenda Pearce — April 27, 2026
This production is one of obvious beauty - and much more.
Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE (ARTHUR MILLER) at Silo, At Q Theatre, Auckland

Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE (ARTHUR MILLER) at Silo, At Q Theatre, Auckland

by Glenda Pearce — April 15, 2026
And incredibly powerful – as powerful as any Greek tragedy might be.
Previews: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Harlequin Theatre, Howick

Previews: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Harlequin Theatre, Howick

by Glenda Pearce — April 15, 2026
In the true spirit of community theatre, Harlequin Musical Theatre is preparing to lift the curtain on its upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast—and behind the scenes, an extraordinary volunteer effort is stealing the show.
Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE BY WITCH Music Theatre at Circa Theatre. Reviewed by Lottie

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE BY WITCH Music Theatre at Circa Theatre. Reviewed by Lottie Butcher

by Neil Brewer — April 11, 2026
What did our critic think of RIDE THE CYCLONE BY WITCH MUSIC THEATRE at Circa Theatre?
Review: & JULIET by G&T PRODUCTIONS at The Civic

Review: & JULIET by G&T PRODUCTIONS at The Civic

by Neil Brewer — April 10, 2026
& Juliet is a jukebox musical that premiered in Manchester in 2019 before opening in London’s West End later that year.
Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN by Kauri Theatre

Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN by Kauri Theatre

by Neil Brewer — April 8, 2026
Catch Me If You Can is a stage musical based on the real-life story of master con artist Frank Abagnale Jr.
Review: CHICAGO by Porirua Little Theatre

Review: CHICAGO by Porirua Little Theatre

by Neil Brewer — April 7, 2026
Chicago is a musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse.
Previews: BADJELLY THE WITCH at PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Auckland

Previews: BADJELLY THE WITCH at PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Auckland

by Glenda Pearce — April 6, 2026
This April school holidays, a much-loved story leaps from page to stage as Badjelly the Witch arrives at The Pumphouse in Takapuna—bringing with it a joyful, slightly spooky, and gloriously silly adventure for the whole whānau.
Previews: BROADWAY DREAMS at Rose Centre, Belmont

Previews: BROADWAY DREAMS at Rose Centre, Belmont

by Glenda Pearce — March 20, 2026
Extraordinary young talent being showcased in a series of well-known Broadway tunes - presented by Eden and his talented cohort.
Review: RICHARD O'BRIEN'S ROCKY HORROR SHOW at St James Theatre

Review: RICHARD O'BRIEN'S ROCKY HORROR SHOW at St James Theatre

by Neil Brewer — March 19, 2026
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show premiered in London in 1973, born from his love of sci‑fi B‑movies and glam rock, and quickly grew into a cult theatrical hit celebrated for its wild, subversive energy.
Review: GASPING BY BEN ELTON at Wellington Repertory

Review: GASPING BY BEN ELTON at Wellington Repertory

by Neil Brewer — March 18, 2026
First performed in 1990, Gasping is Ben Elton’s debut stage play, a sharp, satirical comedy that takes gleeful aim at corporate excess.
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