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The Show Goes On At The Court Theatre Under Alert Level 2
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2021
The Court Theatre has moved quickly to keep its doors open under COVID-19 alert level two.
BWW Review: URINETOWN at Centrestage Theatre Company
by Pauline Vella - February 11, 2021
A joyous celebration of Musical Theatre that packs a powerful message!
BWW Review: HAMLET at Shoreside Theatre, Pumphouse
by Glenda Pearce - February 07, 2021
Powerful performances and fresh new perspectives - the tragedy unfolded with well-focused emotionally charged performances full of clarity and conviction.
BWW Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shoreside Theatre
by Glenda Pearce - January 31, 2021
Opening night of the second play of the Shoreside’s 25th Summer Shakespeare in the Park  – and it’s a comedy through and through.
ACMN Marketing And Advertising Appoints Lyndel Pond As Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2021
Leading arts marketing specialist Lyndell Pond has been promoted to Managing Director of ACMN, the largest entertainment and advertising agency in Australia and New Zealand. The widely- respected Caryn Cavanagh remains as Managing Partner of ACMN.
Auckland Fringe Announces 2021 Programme
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2021
Kicking off on Valentine's Day with over 100 events across three weeks, 2021 is set to be the biggest Auckland Fringe yet. This year's programme is packed full of energetic, urgent and innovative works that will burst Tāmaki Makaurau at its seams with accessibility, eccentricity, identity and everything in between.
Kiwi Theatre Returns To The Stage With WINDING UP
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2021
The Court Theatre is Winding Up the days until the South Island premiere of Roger Hall's new Kiwi comedy!
The Court Theatre Announces SCARED SCRIPTLESS
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2021
The Court Theatre has announced Scared Scriptless, late-night improvised comedy improvised by The Court Jesters.
Auckland Live's Fringe Town Returns In 2021
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2021
Auckland Live's Fringe Town was created in 2019 – a weeklong artistic takeover of the Auckland Town Hall as part of the Auckland Fringe Festival.
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of The Court Theatre's JERSEY BOYS
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2021
There are only four actresses in The Court Theatre's Production of Jersey Boys but they sure play a lot of characters! Get a sneak a peek at some of their favourite costumes in a new behind the scenes video.
The Court Theatre's JERSEY BOYS Returns Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
The Court Theatre has announced that its production of Jersey Boys returns to performances tonight, December 28.
Silo Embrace Spirit Of Innovation and Reinvention for 2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
After a year of surprises which forced the company to shut its doors and suspend their programme, Silo Theatre is looking forward and embracing a time of newfound opportunity with their innovative programme for 2021.
BWW Review: CHRISTMAS WITH QUEEN_ST at Spotlight Theatre, Auckland
by Glenda Pearce - December 16, 2020
Queen_St are four talented significant soloists in their own right, but combine them into powerful duets, and commanding creative quartet arrangements – and we get harmonies and melodies delivered with effortless conviction, tonal glow and clarity of diction.
JERSEY BOYS Extended Due To Popular Demand
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
Due to popular demand, The Court Theatre's season of Jersey Boys has been extended and will now run until 30 January 2021.
Dunedin Arts Festival to Feature Debut Season of BalletCollective Aotearoa
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2020
The 2021 Dunedin Arts Festival will take place in April of next year. The festival's director, Charlie Unwin, has announced the first shows that will take place, including the debut season of newly-formed New Zealand dance company BalletCollective Aotearoa.
Base Entertainment Presents CELTICA New Zealand Tour
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2020
From the producers of the acclaimed Celtic Illusion comes Celtica - a high-octane Irish dance extravaganza! Despite 2020 being a year full of challenges, one thing that's come out of a pandemic is this amazing show – proving that in show business, the show must go on!! Arriving just in time for St Patrick's Day, Celtica comes to 13 NZ centres, from March 16-30.
Auckland Theatre Company Launches 2021 Season With TWO LADIES
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
Three of New Zealand's most high profile and celebrated female actors will take centre stage in New Zealand's premiere of the MiNDFOOD season of Two Ladies by Nancy Harris in February 2021.
BWW Review: ITHACA at Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North
by Monica Moore - December 09, 2020
Inside the cavernous Fly Palmy Arena, Greek legend collides with space opera via Cirque de Soleil in the epic human-powered gravity and vertigo-defying Dust Palace sci-fi reset of Homer’s Odyssey. It’s an audacious live mash-up featuring elements of Star Trek, Star Wars, Red Dwarf and Guardians of the Galaxy. So what if a few details get changed, rearranged or condensed in the telling. This is outer space, man. Homer’s story – colossal though it is – is simply a means to frame Herculean feats of aerial artistry and dramatic beauty, while showcasing high-level production values on a grand theatrical scale.
BWW Review: GARAGE PARTY at Wintergarden, Auckland
by Glenda Pearce - December 08, 2020
2020 has been a tough year for the arts in New Zealand, not only for those who appreciate the opportunity to enjoy imaginative and skilled live theatre and the power of music to stir the soul , but of course for the performers themselves. So – yes – when we get the opportunity to go to a real kiwi classic garage party, we’re delighted -- and it’s clear we are there as welcome guests.  This is a chance for the whanau to get together and have a party. And what a party! It doesn’t take long before the cares of the day, week, year drop away and the audience is enraptured, engaged and smiling, laughing and singing! This show almost makes 2020 worth it.
Auckland Live Presents Summer In The Square
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
The heart of central city channels the high seas this summer with the return of Auckland Live's free inner-city festival Summer in the Square.
BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Porirua Little Theatre
by Lindsey Rusling - December 04, 2020
Porirua Little Theatre revives The Sound of Music with phenomenally creative set, staging and lighting.
BWW Review: THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES at The Pumphouse Theatre
by Pauline Vella - December 02, 2020
A Celebratory, Joyful, Funny, Vulnerable, Delicious & Devastatingmust see for all women and their loves!
The PumpHouse Theatre Presents THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2020
Twelve women from diverse backgrounds share the PumpHouse Theatre stage in early December as part of a new professional production of The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler.
BWW Review: ANNIE at Harlequin Musical Theatre
by Pauline Vella - November 18, 2020
If 2020 could be summed up perfectly in a show, that show would be ANNIE!

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