Original Cast Recording Of Dark Rock Fairytale THE BONE THIEF Now Online! by BWW News Desk
- April 15, 2020 The Bone Thief by Red Scare Theatre Company was a smash hit in 2018. They enjoyed a sold out season and added additional shows due to popular demand. With everyone at home, the now completed album is the closest musical theatre fans can get to experiencing a new musical, and a bloody good one at that.
BRAVO AMICI New Zealand Tour Postponed by BWW News Desk
- March 26, 2020 The Bravo Amici tour of New Zealand this coming May is being rescheduled due to the ongoing global situation regarding the COVID-19 virus and the code 4 restrictions imposed by the New Zealand Government on mass gatherings and travel making it unable to proceed at this time.
Auckland Writers Festival 2020 Programme Announced by BWW News Desk
- March 11, 2020 Book lovers have been bursting to know what's in the 20th Auckland Writers Festival, Waituhi o Tāmaki, programme, revealed this evening. The good news is the 2020 line-up for what is one of the most respected literary showcases on the planet is as super-charged, high-powered, diverse and thought-provoking as ever.
BWW Review: BAZ LUHRMANNS STRICTLY BALLROOM at Centrestage Theatre - Orewa
Reviewed By Pauline Vella by Pauline Vella
- March 09, 2020 The complexity of mounting a show which requires such specialist dancing skills cannot be understated. With Ballroom Dancing mainly relegated these days to the tele and specialist competitions, a reviewer on the drive up to the theatre, may be forgiven for querying whether a community theatre group could successfully pull this off?
LYSANDER'S AUNTY Comes to The Court Theatre by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2020 Audiences can expect plenty of sword-fights and Tim Tams from The Court Theatre's latest comedy, combining the worlds of Shakespeare and New Zealand to hilarious effect.
Boh Runga, Bella Kalolo and Vanessa Stacey Join APO For Aretha Franklin Celebration by BWW News Desk
- March 05, 2020 The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) brings together three of the country's most powerful female vocalists for a special performance on 21 May to celebrate the music of the unforgettable Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
BWW Review: Over My Dead Body: LITTLE BLACK BITCH at Mangere Arts Centre by Monica Moore
- March 04, 2020 This story is a sensitive one and there's some pretty dark themes running through it. Tuatara Collective are committed to an innovative arts practice that supports mental health in the arts industry for artists and audiences. A psychologist or qualified counsellor is present during all performances a?' a first in the industry and a very apt and necessary way to acknowledge the seriousness of these issues.
BWW Review: ELECTRIC BILLY T JAMES at Q Theatre Auckland by Monica Moore
- March 01, 2020 The high-voltage laughter was genuine and shockingly easy. All five nominees were exceptional and presented us with their own individualised well-crafted 'slice of life', entwined with fragments of their personal stories. Go along and see their individual shows!
ISMO Returns to New Zealand With a New Show by BWW News Desk
- February 26, 2020 The ultimate observer, ISMO is able to make people see familiar things anew through his unique perspective. He will return to New Zealand in May with his brand new show.
BWW Review: LAST LEGS at Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga by Monica Moore
- February 23, 2020 Director Glenda Pearce is known for her attention to detail and she has successfully replicated the realism of the retirement home; highlighting the atmosphere and the experiences of the diverse characters who live there and delivering the humour.
BWW Review: THE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BY CHICKS at Q Theatre by Monica Moore
- February 20, 2020 'Shakespeare was Written by Chicks' pokes fun at poetry, prose and patriarchy- challenging, questioning and debating the authenticity of Shakespeare's literary contributions as fake news- by 'proving', using examples of strong women from history whom he ripped off, and apparently claimed as his own talent.
LIFT-OFF Features A Triple-Header Of Fresh Emerging Talent From Te Auaha by BWW News Desk
- February 17, 2020 Te Auaha has put its students in the spotlight during this year's Fringe Festival. Lift-Off (7.30pm, 3-7 March) showcases the talents of three recent graduates from the school's performing arts, musical theatre and commercial dance courses. Join Sina Esera, Malea Nicholson and Beth Sammons as they return to Te Auaha for a Fringe season of original work that fires on all cylinders!
BWW Review: WINDING UP at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland by Monica Moore
- February 14, 2020 The combination of Sir Roger Hall's script, director Colin McColl's skill and supreme delivery by Alison Quigan and Mark Hadlow (ONMZ) created the synergy for superb entertainment.
Sir Roger Hall maybe in his 80's but he's let us all know loud and clear that he still has 'it'; in fact, this latest work is one of his best.
The Full Auckland Fringe Programme Is Now Live! by BWW News Desk
- February 11, 2020 The Auckland Fringe festival kicks off on 25 February with a full programme packed with more than 70 events happening over the 12-day festival. In the mix is something for everyone, with 46 of world premieres across 26 of spaces, from both local and international artists and performers. Audiences can see Shakespeare reimagined, Dungeons & Dragons inspired improv, comedy aplenty, variety line-ups, metal music, four-hour long shows, poetry written and performed live and everything else imaginable.
BLACK LOVER - A New Play To Premiere In Auckland Theatre Company's 2020 Season by BWW News Desk
- February 11, 2020 The highly anticipated Auckland Theatre Company (ATC) season of Auckland-based Zimbabwean playwright, Stanley Makuwe's Black Lover will have its world premiere at Q Theatre, as part of the 2020 Auckland Arts Festival.