The Court Theatre Announces Backstage Tours
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2021
A member of the Court Theatre team will host your tour, sharing stories of past productions and giving you a real taste of what goes on behind the scenes at the South Island's largest theatre company.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2021
A member of the Court Theatre team will host your tour, sharing stories of past productions and giving you a real taste of what goes on behind the scenes at the South Island's largest theatre company.
SCARED SCRIPTLESS ATTEMPTS... Announced at the Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2021
Scared Scriptless Attempts is the improvised theatre you know and love, created by our clever Court Jesters. This time we’re taking the tv shows you’ve been bingeing in lockdown and trying to recreate them as brand new, hilarious serials. We might get it right, but we’ll probably get a lot of it wrong!
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2021
Scared Scriptless Attempts is the improvised theatre you know and love, created by our clever Court Jesters. This time we’re taking the tv shows you’ve been bingeing in lockdown and trying to recreate them as brand new, hilarious serials. We might get it right, but we’ll probably get a lot of it wrong!
Nominations Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards; Including Streaming, In-Person & More!
by BWW Awards - September 07, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included. Deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2021.
by BWW Awards - September 07, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included. Deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2021.
Auditions Announced For Hamilton Musical Theatre's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Jr
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2021
Rehearsals will take place during September, October and November on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday during the day. Cast will come back for a block rehearsal period on weekdays, beginning on January 5th, 10:00am to 3:00pm, until the season begins.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2021
Rehearsals will take place during September, October and November on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday during the day. Cast will come back for a block rehearsal period on weekdays, beginning on January 5th, 10:00am to 3:00pm, until the season begins.
VIDEO: WICKED Comes To SkyCity Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2021
Flying into SkyCity Theatre for a limited season in September 2021, Wicked takes the characters we know and love from the land of Oz – and makes us look at them through different eyes. Our Madame Morrible, Tina Cross, shares why she loves this incredible show – and why you'll love it too.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2021
Flying into SkyCity Theatre for a limited season in September 2021, Wicked takes the characters we know and love from the land of Oz – and makes us look at them through different eyes. Our Madame Morrible, Tina Cross, shares why she loves this incredible show – and why you'll love it too.
Court Theatre Production WHĀ Prepares to Take Canterbury Schools On An Interactive Cultural Adventure
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2021
Court Theatre production Whā prepares to take Canterbury schools on an interactive cultural adventure.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2021
Court Theatre production Whā prepares to take Canterbury schools on an interactive cultural adventure.
BWW Review: 'SPIDER'S WEB' at Dolphin Theatre
by Glenda Pearce - August 08, 2021
This is an intricate plot of murder, police, drug addicts, invisible ink, hidden doorways, secret drawers, dropped clues and engineered plot twists. Expertly directed by Matthew Cousins, with well-timed plot elements, well-balanced farce, and creative flair, the audience is entirely entertained and engaged.
by Glenda Pearce - August 08, 2021
This is an intricate plot of murder, police, drug addicts, invisible ink, hidden doorways, secret drawers, dropped clues and engineered plot twists. Expertly directed by Matthew Cousins, with well-timed plot elements, well-balanced farce, and creative flair, the audience is entirely entertained and engaged.
BWW Review: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Howick Little Theatre
by Jake La Jeunesse - August 04, 2021
hlt studio offers a dramatized memoir of an advice columnist, who forges a connection of love, support, acceptance and forgiveness with hundreds of strangers by offering them advice from her own personal experience, opening up about her mistakes and flaws. A powerful performance available only for a short time!
by Jake La Jeunesse - August 04, 2021
hlt studio offers a dramatized memoir of an advice columnist, who forges a connection of love, support, acceptance and forgiveness with hundreds of strangers by offering them advice from her own personal experience, opening up about her mistakes and flaws. A powerful performance available only for a short time!
BWW Review: THE MOUSETRAP at The Pumphouse, Takapuna
by Glenda Pearce - July 29, 2021
What would you expect from a classic murder mystery, written in 1952 that ran in London's West End continuously until 16 March 2020? And even then the stage performances were only discontinued due to the COVID-19 pandemic! Aren't you just a little curious about this phenomenon?
by Glenda Pearce - July 29, 2021
What would you expect from a classic murder mystery, written in 1952 that ran in London's West End continuously until 16 March 2020? And even then the stage performances were only discontinued due to the COVID-19 pandemic! Aren't you just a little curious about this phenomenon?
White_mess Returns To Christchurch For Documentary Project and Seeks Local Participants To Investigate Chinese Identity
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2021
The project explores what it means to be Chinese in Aotearoa, inviting real people to share their stories in a live, documentary-style presentation, facilitated in real-time by director, Alice Canton.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2021
The project explores what it means to be Chinese in Aotearoa, inviting real people to share their stories in a live, documentary-style presentation, facilitated in real-time by director, Alice Canton.
The Jesters Youth Company Debut with PAST OUR BEDTIME at The Court Theatre This July
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2021
The Jesters Youth Company is The Court Theatre's new youth initiative. Launched at the beginning of 2021, the programme is led by Court Jester, Millie Hanford, as their lead tutor.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2021
The Jesters Youth Company is The Court Theatre's new youth initiative. Launched at the beginning of 2021, the programme is led by Court Jester, Millie Hanford, as their lead tutor.
FRANKENSTEIN Will Be Performed at the Court Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2021
With lead actors James Kupa and Wesley Dowdell alternating between the roles of the scientist and his creation, this international hit explores the eternal themes of humanity, good vs evil and what happens when we blur the line between life and death.
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2021
With lead actors James Kupa and Wesley Dowdell alternating between the roles of the scientist and his creation, this international hit explores the eternal themes of humanity, good vs evil and what happens when we blur the line between life and death.
BWW Review: THE VIEWING ROOM at Howick Little Theatre
by Glenda Pearce - July 18, 2021
“Why did we wait a lifetime to speak?”
by Glenda Pearce - July 18, 2021
“Why did we wait a lifetime to speak?”
BWW Review: LES MISERABLES at Wainuiomata Little Theatre
by Lindsey Rusling - July 18, 2021
Boubil and Schoenberg's musical based on the novel by Victor Hugo is a beast. Dramatic, passionate and a firm favourite with many Musical Theatre lovers for its emotional music, historical setting and tragic but redemptive storyline.
by Lindsey Rusling - July 18, 2021
Boubil and Schoenberg's musical based on the novel by Victor Hugo is a beast. Dramatic, passionate and a firm favourite with many Musical Theatre lovers for its emotional music, historical setting and tragic but redemptive storyline.
BWW Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Te Auaha
by Lindsey Rusling - July 18, 2021
Audiences in Wellington were holding their breath to see if, much-anticipated, WITCH Music Theatre's version of Sondheim's musical thriller, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
by Lindsey Rusling - July 18, 2021
Audiences in Wellington were holding their breath to see if, much-anticipated, WITCH Music Theatre's version of Sondheim's musical thriller, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Written By Wolves Recruit Trenton Woodley of Hands Like Houses For Reimagined Version of 'Better Luck Next Time'
by TV News Desk - July 13, 2021
“Better Luck Next Time” is the second single from Written By Wolves’ upcoming EP, The Collab Project, due out on September 17 (self-release).
by TV News Desk - July 13, 2021
“Better Luck Next Time” is the second single from Written By Wolves’ upcoming EP, The Collab Project, due out on September 17 (self-release).
BWW Review: AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEATH at Langley Theatre, Auckland
by Monica Moore - July 06, 2021
An all-female cast of clever young women delivered an intriguing and highly entertaining performance.
by Monica Moore - July 06, 2021
An all-female cast of clever young women delivered an intriguing and highly entertaining performance.
BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS At Harlequin Musical Theatre
by Pauline Vella - June 29, 2021
The musical sits upon a premise that has been familiar to us since early childhood when we learnt the fairy tales read to us by parents or grandparents, allowing INTO THE WOODS ( Act One)to fit us like a cuddly old dressing gown. This premise is a stroke of genius.
by Pauline Vella - June 29, 2021
The musical sits upon a premise that has been familiar to us since early childhood when we learnt the fairy tales read to us by parents or grandparents, allowing INTO THE WOODS ( Act One)to fit us like a cuddly old dressing gown. This premise is a stroke of genius.
New Zealand Opera Cancels Upcoming Wellington Season Due to Increased COVID-19 Restrictions
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2021
The Government announced an Alert Level change to Level 2 in Wellington from 6pm on June 22 until at least 11.59pm on Sunday, June 27. Ticket holders will be offered a full refund or credit, but the company is currently working through various options, including postponement.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2021
The Government announced an Alert Level change to Level 2 in Wellington from 6pm on June 22 until at least 11.59pm on Sunday, June 27. Ticket holders will be offered a full refund or credit, but the company is currently working through various options, including postponement.
Disney's THE LION KING Officially Opens in Auckland, NZ
by Oliver Oliveros - June 27, 2021
THE LION KING officially opened at the 4,500-seater Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand (NZ), last weekend. It's THE LION KING's first official visit to NZ.
by Oliver Oliveros - June 27, 2021
THE LION KING officially opened at the 4,500-seater Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand (NZ), last weekend. It's THE LION KING's first official visit to NZ.
BWW Review: WONDERFUL at Basement Theatre
by Jake La Jeunesse - June 23, 2021
This one-man show portrays a professional clergyman-educator with a deep passion for film and theatre. The combined efforts of playwright Dean Parker and actor Andrew Laing portray a character who is subtle and complex, familiar and loveable. An excellent performance will allow the audience to feel Brother Vianney's own emotions.
by Jake La Jeunesse - June 23, 2021
This one-man show portrays a professional clergyman-educator with a deep passion for film and theatre. The combined efforts of playwright Dean Parker and actor Andrew Laing portray a character who is subtle and complex, familiar and loveable. An excellent performance will allow the audience to feel Brother Vianney's own emotions.
Disney's MOANA JR. Will Be Performed at The Court Theatre in July
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2021
Learn more about the upcoming production, which will run 10 to 24 July 2021.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2021
Learn more about the upcoming production, which will run 10 to 24 July 2021.
BWW Review: THE REVIVAL at Dolphin Theatre
by Jake La Jeunesse - June 07, 2021
The Revival focuses on a group of bickering actors who slowly begin to realize their show is haunted. Director Jan Saussey pulls together a witty script and some theatre magic to craft an experience that is both charming and frightening. A superb cast of actors adds life (and death) to some difficult characters to portray.
by Jake La Jeunesse - June 07, 2021
The Revival focuses on a group of bickering actors who slowly begin to realize their show is haunted. Director Jan Saussey pulls together a witty script and some theatre magic to craft an experience that is both charming and frightening. A superb cast of actors adds life (and death) to some difficult characters to portray.
New Zealand Opera Returns to Live Performances This Week With THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2021
New Zealand Opera has invited director Lindy Hume to create a new production that explores feminist ideas in Mozart’s opera, part of a series that has preoccupied her artistic practice in recent years. Zoe Zeniodi will conduct the opera.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2021
New Zealand Opera has invited director Lindy Hume to create a new production that explores feminist ideas in Mozart’s opera, part of a series that has preoccupied her artistic practice in recent years. Zoe Zeniodi will conduct the opera.
NZ Symphony Orchestra Announces Upcoming 'Relaxed Concerts'
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2021
NZSO Relaxed Concerts are for audiences who may feel uncomfortable in a traditional concert environment. This concert is particularly suited to people with autism or sensory, communication or learning disabilities. There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement during the performance. Lighting effects are minimal and a ‘chill out’ space is available.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2021
NZSO Relaxed Concerts are for audiences who may feel uncomfortable in a traditional concert environment. This concert is particularly suited to people with autism or sensory, communication or learning disabilities. There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement during the performance. Lighting effects are minimal and a ‘chill out’ space is available.
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