BWW Review: MACBETH & AS YOU LIKE IT at In The Park, The Pumphouse Theatre
by Monica Moore - February 06, 2020
The image of Shakespeare peering out, as if hidden from behind a barrier, as the choice of poster, entices and intrigues - and sets the scene for a pair of revealing performances - is he watching us, or are we watching him? Shakespeare's insights into the tortured depths of the ambitious and unscrupulous, paired by his playful reveal of pastoral romance set against the seven ages and stages, in human development.
by Monica Moore - February 06, 2020
The image of Shakespeare peering out, as if hidden from behind a barrier, as the choice of poster, entices and intrigues - and sets the scene for a pair of revealing performances - is he watching us, or are we watching him? Shakespeare's insights into the tortured depths of the ambitious and unscrupulous, paired by his playful reveal of pastoral romance set against the seven ages and stages, in human development.
BWW Review: LEATHER LUNGS: YAS QUEEN! at Q Theatre Auckland
by Monica Moore - February 06, 2020
With the flamboyant style of Prince and a voice as mind-blowing as Freddy, this daring deviant riffs through 'RESPECT', breezes through 'Bohemian Rhapsody', and will leave you singin' in the 'Purple Rain'. It's all the queens and kings you love to belt along to, in a hilarious cabaret romp you'll be talking about for days. Will he have a coronation, or just a corona?
by Monica Moore - February 06, 2020
With the flamboyant style of Prince and a voice as mind-blowing as Freddy, this daring deviant riffs through 'RESPECT', breezes through 'Bohemian Rhapsody', and will leave you singin' in the 'Purple Rain'. It's all the queens and kings you love to belt along to, in a hilarious cabaret romp you'll be talking about for days. Will he have a coronation, or just a corona?
BWW Review: OUR PRIDE GALA at Auckland Pride Festival
by Monica Moore - February 04, 2020
A spectacular, colourful night of exotic and extravagant Vaudevillian cabaret - this was
by Monica Moore - February 04, 2020
A spectacular, colourful night of exotic and extravagant Vaudevillian cabaret - this was
NZ Arts Market Creating Significant International And Local Touring Opportunities For Aotearoa's Finest Performing Artists
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
Matt Harvey Brings JUST FOR FUNNY to Wellington Fringe 2020
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
Award winning writer, comedian and storyteller Matt Harvey (Fairy bread comedy, Live on Bowen, The Leak, Quiz night) is presenting his show, just for funny at Cavern club, as part of Wellington Fringe Festival.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
Award winning writer, comedian and storyteller Matt Harvey (Fairy bread comedy, Live on Bowen, The Leak, Quiz night) is presenting his show, just for funny at Cavern club, as part of Wellington Fringe Festival.
Matt Harvey Brings I GOT BIT BY A MONKEY ONCE to Wellington Fringe 2020
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
Award winning writer, comedian and storyteller Matt Harvey (Fairy bread comedy, Live on Bowen, The Leak, Quiz night) is presenting his show, I Got Bit By A Monkey Once at Cavern club, as part of Wellington Fringe Festival.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
Award winning writer, comedian and storyteller Matt Harvey (Fairy bread comedy, Live on Bowen, The Leak, Quiz night) is presenting his show, I Got Bit By A Monkey Once at Cavern club, as part of Wellington Fringe Festival.
Summer Heat Rises With Arrival Of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2020
The sweltering heat of New Orleans is coming to Christchurch with the arrival of classic theatrical drama, A Streetcar Named Desire.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2020
The sweltering heat of New Orleans is coming to Christchurch with the arrival of classic theatrical drama, A Streetcar Named Desire.
Auckland Shakespeare In The Park Presents AS YOU LIKE IT and MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2020
As the summer evenings settle, enjoy traditional presentations of two of Shakespeare's finest plays performed outdoors in The PumpHouse Amphitheatre. Now in our 24th season, Shoreside Theatre's Auckland Shakespeare in the Park is presented by a company of professional and community actors, production crew, enthusiasts and supporters with the aspiration to stage real Shakespeare.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2020
As the summer evenings settle, enjoy traditional presentations of two of Shakespeare's finest plays performed outdoors in The PumpHouse Amphitheatre. Now in our 24th season, Shoreside Theatre's Auckland Shakespeare in the Park is presented by a company of professional and community actors, production crew, enthusiasts and supporters with the aspiration to stage real Shakespeare.
Broadway Dreams Returns To New Zealand As Part Of Their Expanding International Programming
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2020
Broadway Dreams Founder and President, Annette Tanner has returned to her native New Zealand for the third consecutive year to provide the organization's unique brand of performing arts training to students of all ages. The weeklong intensive continues through January 18, 2020 at the Westpoint Performing Arts Complex in Western Springs Auckland, providing students strenuous professional musical theatre training with a focus on acting, vocal performance and dance taught by top Broadway professionals.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2020
Broadway Dreams Founder and President, Annette Tanner has returned to her native New Zealand for the third consecutive year to provide the organization's unique brand of performing arts training to students of all ages. The weeklong intensive continues through January 18, 2020 at the Westpoint Performing Arts Complex in Western Springs Auckland, providing students strenuous professional musical theatre training with a focus on acting, vocal performance and dance taught by top Broadway professionals.
Auckland Live's Fringe Town Announces Programme
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2020
The wild child of the performing arts, Auckland Live Fringe Town returns to take over the magnificent Auckland Town Hall from 25 February to 1 March with an explosive line-up of unconventional experiences.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2020
The wild child of the performing arts, Auckland Live Fringe Town returns to take over the magnificent Auckland Town Hall from 25 February to 1 March with an explosive line-up of unconventional experiences.
Tuatara Collective Presents Professional Tour of OVER MY DEAD BODY: LITTLE BLACK BITCH
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
Offering a roller-coaster of emotion with all the light and dark of human experience, Over My Dead Body: LITTLE BLACK BITCH returns to the stage in 2020 in its fully realised form. Embarking on a three-centre tour with two seasons in Auckland before heading north to Whangarei, this fully professional version of the award-winning script will play March 3-21.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
Offering a roller-coaster of emotion with all the light and dark of human experience, Over My Dead Body: LITTLE BLACK BITCH returns to the stage in 2020 in its fully realised form. Embarking on a three-centre tour with two seasons in Auckland before heading north to Whangarei, this fully professional version of the award-winning script will play March 3-21.
BWW Review: COMPANY at Te Auaha
by Lindsey Rusling - December 16, 2019
Company, is a bold, seminal musical that premiered on Broadway in 1970. Brief vignettes (by George Furth) and dazzling songs (Stephen Sondheim) are flashes of insight into the life of commitment-phobic, Manhattan bachelor, Bobby as he listens to advice from his married friends while struggling with his fear of both long-term relationships and the possibility of ending up on his own.
by Lindsey Rusling - December 16, 2019
Company, is a bold, seminal musical that premiered on Broadway in 1970. Brief vignettes (by George Furth) and dazzling songs (Stephen Sondheim) are flashes of insight into the life of commitment-phobic, Manhattan bachelor, Bobby as he listens to advice from his married friends while struggling with his fear of both long-term relationships and the possibility of ending up on his own.
BWW Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Pop-up Globe Auckland
by Monica Moore - December 16, 2019
Opening night of the second play of the Pop-Up Globe's Summer Season of Love - and it's a playful, laughter-filled, exuberant, Polynesian-tinged romp. The slapstick farce of Dogberry and Verges' pre-show action makes immediate and direct connection with the audience. Already, we know there will be no moments lacking lively audience interaction. 'Much Ado about Nothing' is filled with a range of comedic layers- the wit, the intellectual banter, the farce, the clowning, the slapstick, the sexual innuendo. The festive tone (so appropriate for the festive season) is secured in the opening moments as the characters explode on to the stage for the first of many dance sequences. The audience is in for a treat - and they know it.
by Monica Moore - December 16, 2019
Opening night of the second play of the Pop-Up Globe's Summer Season of Love - and it's a playful, laughter-filled, exuberant, Polynesian-tinged romp. The slapstick farce of Dogberry and Verges' pre-show action makes immediate and direct connection with the audience. Already, we know there will be no moments lacking lively audience interaction. 'Much Ado about Nothing' is filled with a range of comedic layers- the wit, the intellectual banter, the farce, the clowning, the slapstick, the sexual innuendo. The festive tone (so appropriate for the festive season) is secured in the opening moments as the characters explode on to the stage for the first of many dance sequences. The audience is in for a treat - and they know it.
BWW Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland
by Monica Moore - December 14, 2019
The opening night audience was enthralled from the first notes of the band to the last at Auckland Performing Arts Academy's 'The Addams Family'.
by Monica Moore - December 14, 2019
The opening night audience was enthralled from the first notes of the band to the last at Auckland Performing Arts Academy's 'The Addams Family'.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY - THE MUSICAL At Cole Theatre, Waipuna Hotel, Auckland
by Monica Moore - December 11, 2019
Is there anything better than family and the anticipation of Christmas as December's end draws closer? That is the question we were delighted to answer at the opening night of 'A Christmas Story the Musical'. And it is a resounding 'No'. With all the negativity in the world at the moment it was lovely to have a night to sit back, relax and be transported to a time where childlike innocence and family values were paramount.
by Monica Moore - December 11, 2019
Is there anything better than family and the anticipation of Christmas as December's end draws closer? That is the question we were delighted to answer at the opening night of 'A Christmas Story the Musical'. And it is a resounding 'No'. With all the negativity in the world at the moment it was lovely to have a night to sit back, relax and be transported to a time where childlike innocence and family values were paramount.
BWW Review: FIRST DATE at the Gryphon Theatre - Simple, Sweet and Entertaining
by Lindsey Rusling - December 02, 2019
First Date is a romantic, musical comedy with book by Austin Winsberg of Gossip Girl fame and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner based on personal experiences with blind dates.
by Lindsey Rusling - December 02, 2019
First Date is a romantic, musical comedy with book by Austin Winsberg of Gossip Girl fame and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner based on personal experiences with blind dates.
NZ Ballet Principal and Artist, Martin James Becomes Patron Of Bbodance Australasia
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2019
Former Principal of Royal New Zealand Ballet, English National Ballet, and Royal Danish Ballet, Martin James has today become Patron of bbodance Australasia, the main international presence of bbodance, which celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2020.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2019
Former Principal of Royal New Zealand Ballet, English National Ballet, and Royal Danish Ballet, Martin James has today become Patron of bbodance Australasia, the main international presence of bbodance, which celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2020.
The Court Theatre Announces Artistic Changes
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2019
The Court Theatre today announces that long term Artistic Director Ross Gumbley will have a change of focus for the next few years a?" accepting the newly created role of Artistic Adviser/Lead Director.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2019
The Court Theatre today announces that long term Artistic Director Ross Gumbley will have a change of focus for the next few years a?" accepting the newly created role of Artistic Adviser/Lead Director.
Young Performers Take Science To The Stage In BRAINSTORM
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2019
Across five nights this December, 19 young performers will be explaining the science of growing up when they take the stage to perform ground-breaking play, Brainstorm.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2019
Across five nights this December, 19 young performers will be explaining the science of growing up when they take the stage to perform ground-breaking play, Brainstorm.
Ngā Taonga Appoints New Tumu Whakarae - Chief Executive
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2019
Ngā Taonga appoints new Tumu Whakarae - Chief Executive The Board of Trustees of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision has appointed Honiana Love as the archive's new Tumu Whakarae - Chief Executive. Honiana has been acting as interim Chief Executive since July following the resignation of Rebecca Elvy. Chair of the Board of Trustees Simon Murdoch says: a?oeHaving received applications from several high-calibre candidates it was clear that Honiana was the person who best met our criteria for the job and we are delighted that she has accepted our offer of the role.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2019
Ngā Taonga appoints new Tumu Whakarae - Chief Executive The Board of Trustees of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision has appointed Honiana Love as the archive's new Tumu Whakarae - Chief Executive. Honiana has been acting as interim Chief Executive since July following the resignation of Rebecca Elvy. Chair of the Board of Trustees Simon Murdoch says: a?oeHaving received applications from several high-calibre candidates it was clear that Honiana was the person who best met our criteria for the job and we are delighted that she has accepted our offer of the role.
BWW Review: MY HEART GOES THADAK THADAK at Silo Theatre
by Monica Moore - November 22, 2019
Want to see a heart-warming, unexpectedly clever spoof? Commissioned and developed by Silo Theatre with funding assistance of Creative New Zealand and Silo Theatre's Patron Donors, the 'Bollywood' spaghetti western is a superb mix of light and breezy, with an undercurrent of serious political and media commentary.
by Monica Moore - November 22, 2019
Want to see a heart-warming, unexpectedly clever spoof? Commissioned and developed by Silo Theatre with funding assistance of Creative New Zealand and Silo Theatre's Patron Donors, the 'Bollywood' spaghetti western is a superb mix of light and breezy, with an undercurrent of serious political and media commentary.
BWW Review: DAD'S ARMY at Off Broadway Theatre Papakura, Auckland Auckland
by Monica Moore - November 19, 2019
Self-appointed Captain Mainwaring, the pompous bank manager, is created with true authenticity by Bradley Pope in his first major role, and it is testament to his outstanding commitment that he cut off his thick head of hair to become Mainwaring's double.
by Monica Moore - November 19, 2019
Self-appointed Captain Mainwaring, the pompous bank manager, is created with true authenticity by Bradley Pope in his first major role, and it is testament to his outstanding commitment that he cut off his thick head of hair to become Mainwaring's double.
Christchurch Comedy Presents Fourth Year Of Festive Fun In A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
Back by popular demand, join The Court Jesters this Christmas as they ambitiously recreate Charles Dickens' classic Yuletide tale with just two performers, one pianist and, of course, a little help from you in the audience in A Christmas Carol.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
Back by popular demand, join The Court Jesters this Christmas as they ambitiously recreate Charles Dickens' classic Yuletide tale with just two performers, one pianist and, of course, a little help from you in the audience in A Christmas Carol.
BWW Review: THE FLINT ST NATIVITY at Dolphin Theatre Onehunga, Auckland
by Monica Moore - November 10, 2019
What a concept - who does not remember the naked ambition, the competition, the betrayal, bribery and jealously in the Primary School classroom to secure a plumb role in the annual Christmas Nativity play! We can instantly relate and regress several, if not many decades.As Playwright Tim Firth says, this life lesson, experienced by all, prepares us for one of the toughest issues we will ever have to face as adults: 'The part you end up with in life may not be the part you deserve.'
by Monica Moore - November 10, 2019
What a concept - who does not remember the naked ambition, the competition, the betrayal, bribery and jealously in the Primary School classroom to secure a plumb role in the annual Christmas Nativity play! We can instantly relate and regress several, if not many decades.As Playwright Tim Firth says, this life lesson, experienced by all, prepares us for one of the toughest issues we will ever have to face as adults: 'The part you end up with in life may not be the part you deserve.'
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