Review: MOTHER PLAY by Paula Vogel at Q Theatre, Auckland
Great drama has rich emotional audience connection.
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Review: MARY - THE BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN at ASB Waterfront Theatre
What did our critic think of MARY - THE BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN at ASB Waterfront Theatre?
Review: IRON at Stagecraft Theatre
What did our critic think of IRON at Stagecraft Theatre?
Previews: RED at Dolphin Theatre
The Dolphin Theatre in Onehunga is poised to engage audiences on multiple levels with its production of John Logan's acclaimed play, RED.
UK Group Five to Reunite for Australia and New Zealand Tour
The multi-platinum UK group Five is reuniting with all five original members for a massive world tour, which will bring them to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026.
Review: RATION THE QUEEN’S VEGES by Te Pou Theatre
Ration the Queen’s Veges is a compelling one-man play produced by Te Pou Theatre, inspired by real events from December 2023.
Review: MAMMA MIA! by Capital Theatre Trust
Mamma Mia! is a vibrant jukebox musical celebrating the timeless hits of Swedish pop legends ABBA.
Review: AN IDEAL HUSBAND at Dolphin Theatre
Running from August 8th to August 23rd, the play honors the cleverness of Wilde's words while also bringing to light the deeper social commentary that lies beneath the witty one-liners.
Review: THE PINK HAMMER at Warkworth Theatre Group
Deftly directed with keen emotional intensity by Catherine Maunsell, this New Zealand comedy-drama is effectively executed by a very talented cast working superbly together to create shape, light and shadow throughout.
Review: ANTHONY STREET ILLUSIONIST at ASB Theatre, AOTEA Auckland
Magic, illusion, and intrigue—making the seemingly impossible possible —form the foundation of Anthony Street’s performance.
Ed Sheeran Unveils 2026 Australia and New Zealand ‘Loop Tour’ Dates
Ed Sheeran is heading back to Australia and New Zealand next January, February, and March with his all-new Loop Tour for a massive run of stadium shows.
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at ASB Waterfront Theatre
Quite simply, this is an imaginative production with the story told as Shakespeare would have interpreted many elements today.
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Invercargill Musical Theatre
Matilda began as a beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl, published in 1988, and was later adapted into a charming film in 1996—which I absolutely adored.
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Review: THE BALLAD OF MARIA MARTEN BY BETH FLINTOFF at Maven Theatre Company
Maven Theatre Company makes a striking entrance onto the New Zealand theatre scene with the premiere of The Ballad of Maria Marten.
Review: THE SOUND INSIDE By Adam Rapp Directed by Stella Reid at Circa Theatre
The Sound Inside is a critically acclaimed play by Adam Rapp, first premiering on Broadway at Studio 54 in October 2019.
Review: THE FOX BY DH LAWRENCE DIRECTED BY ANNABEL HENSLEY by Wellington Repertory
Wellington Repertory Theatre is running it's latest offering, an adaptation of DH Lawrence's The Fox written by Keith Scott, a Dunedin playwright known for his historical works and original stage plays.
Previews: MARY: BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN at Auckland Theatre Company At ASB Waterfront Theatre
From the minds of award-winning playwright Jess Sayer and director Oliver Driver, comes MARY: The Birth of Frankenstein.
Preview: PINK HAMMER to Open at Warkworth Theatre in July
The Pink Hammer by Michele Amas is a much loved Kiwi comedy.
Review: THE HEIRESS by Stagecraft Theatre
Well directed and skilfully delivered by a stellar cast, this is an absorbing play that will remain with you for a long time.
Review: GEORGY GIRL - THE SEEKERS MUSICAL at Off Broadway Papakura, Auckland
Georgy Girl -The Seekers Musical made its New Zealand premiere at Off Broadway Theatre Papakura, Auckland on Saturday night.
Previews: GEORGY GIRL at Off Broadway
The NZ premiere of this quintessential Australian story about The Seekers; how 3 clean-cut young men who looked like bank tellers, and a shy cuddly girl-next-door type, left their hometown to have a go at making the big time.
Review: 13 at Pumphouse
13 is a coming-of-age musical centred on protagonist Evan Goldman and his navigation through his teenage angst in a small town after his parents divorce.
TANIWHA Comes to the Silo Theatre
Taniwha comes to the Silo Theatre this month.
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses The Rose Centre (8/15-8/29) |
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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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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour Christchurch Town Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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Jesus Christ Superstar St James Theatre Wellington (11/18-11/28) |
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Tarzan Sir Howard Morrison Centre (8/05-8/08) |
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Jersey Boys Isaac Theatre Royal (9/18-10/03) |
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Bug Songs Not Love Songs Basement Theatre (9/01-9/05) |
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Defending the Caveman Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre (7/31-8/08) |
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Judy''s Encore Bruce Mason Centre (8/09-8/09) |