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BWW Review: THE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BY CHICKS at Q Theatre

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 ow
BWW Review: DR DRAMA MAKES A SHOW at Q Theatre - The Vault

BWW Review: DR DRAMA MAKES A SHOW at Q Theatre - The Vault

by Pauline Vella — February 20, 2020
LIFT-OFF Features A Triple-Header Of Fresh Emerging Talent From Te Auaha

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.
BWW Review: WINDING UP at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland

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.
CRASH BASH: WHAT'S THE RUSH? Will Embark on Tour of New Zealand

CRASH BASH: WHAT'S THE RUSH? Will Embark on Tour of New Zealand

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2020
Fasten your seatbelts because Crash Bash: What's the Rush? is hitting the road this month.
2020 Fringe Festival Presents a Triple-Header Of Fresh Emerging Talent

2020 Fringe Festival Presents a Triple-Header Of Fresh Emerging Talent

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2020
See tomorrow's tastemakers today! Lift-Off: 2020 Fringe Festival's triple-header of fresh emerging talent
GREEDY CAT By Joy Cowley Will Tour Auckland For 7 Weeks

GREEDY CAT By Joy Cowley Will Tour Auckland For 7 Weeks

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2020
New Zealand's most famous cat comes to life on stage in Auckland in April and May 2020.
The Full Auckland Fringe Programme Is Now Live!

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.
BLACK LOVER - A New Play To Premiere In Auckland Theatre Company's 2020 Season

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.
BWW Review: MACBETH & AS YOU LIKE IT at In The Park, The Pumphouse Theatre

BWW Review: MACBETH & AS YOU LIKE IT at In The Park, The Pumphouse Theatre

by Monica Moore — February 6, 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 unscrup
BWW Review: LEATHER LUNGS: YAS QUEEN! at Q Theatre Auckland

BWW Review: LEATHER LUNGS: YAS QUEEN! at Q Theatre Auckland

by Monica Moore — February 6, 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'.
BWW Review: OUR PRIDE GALA at Auckland Pride Festival

BWW Review: OUR PRIDE GALA at Auckland Pride Festival

by Monica Moore — February 4, 2020
A spectacular, colourful night of exotic and extravagant Vaudevillian cabaret - this was
Matt Harvey Brings JUST FOR FUNNY to Wellington Fringe 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.
Matt Harvey Brings I GOT BIT BY A MONKEY ONCE to Wellington Fringe 2020

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.
Summer Heat Rises With Arrival Of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

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.
Auckland Shakespeare In The Park Presents AS YOU LIKE IT and MACBETH

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.
Broadway Dreams Returns To New Zealand As Part Of Their Expanding International Progr

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.
Auckland Live's Fringe Town Announces Programme

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.
Tuatara Collective Presents Professional Tour of OVER MY DEAD BODY: LITTLE BLACK BITC

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.
BWW Review: COMPANY at Te Auaha

BWW Review: COMPANY at Te Auaha

by Lindsey Rusling — December 16, 2019
Company, is a bold, seminal musical that premiered on Broadway in 1970.
BWW Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Pop-up Globe Auckland

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.
BWW Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland

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'.
BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Pop-up Globe Auckland

BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Pop-up Globe Auckland

by Monica Moore — December 14, 2019
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY - THE MUSICAL At Cole Theatre, Waipuna Hotel, Auckland

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'.

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