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Review: MR RED LIGHT at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
by Glenda Pearce - April 09, 2025
What did our critic think of MR RED LIGHT at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre? The world of live theatre is always engaging.  This is an artistically directed, highly entertaining, superbly crafted, expertly performed, atmospherically rich production that shouldn’t be missed.
CREATIVE WRITING THROUGH MUSIC WORKSHOP from Broadway Dreams NZ
by Neil Brewer - April 06, 2025
Broadway Dreams New Zealand presents 'Creative Storytelling Through Music,' an interactive workshop and Masterclass led by “House of Love” songwriter and Broadway Dreams founding alumni, Jeremy Schonfeld!
Review: THE TOXIC AVENGER: THE MUSICAL at Te Auaha
by Neil Brewer - April 02, 2025
An hilarious musical performed by a skilled cast
Review: END OF SUMMER TIME at Circa Theatre
by Neil Brewer - March 31, 2025
End of Summer Times is the third time we have met the lovable curmudgeon with a heart of gold, Dickey Hart. We saw him first in the late 90’s in Come On Black then in 2013 in You’ve Got to be Joking.
Review: AN EVENING WITH GRAHAM NORTON at Michael Fowler Centre
by Neil Brewer - March 30, 2025
An entertaining two hours, but not quite the bellylaughs I was hoping for
Feature: IN THE GREEN at BATS, Wellington
by Monica Moore - March 18, 2025
'Musically complex, dramatically abstract, and intensely intimate in style, 'In the Green' is an ambitious work that’s worthy of the focused attention it demands.'
Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at Gryphon Theatre
by Neil Brewer - March 17, 2025
A wonderful show to kick off the year for Wellington Rep hitting just the right notes.
Review: A MIXTAPE OF MALADIES at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland til March 23.
by Glenda Pearce - March 09, 2025
What did our critic think of A MIXTAPE OF MALADIES at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland?
Playfight Productions Presents MERELY BELOVED by Shoshana McCallum
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2025
International Emmy Award Winner, Shoshana McCallum, aims to make you laugh at the loss of a loved one. An unflinching, hilarious, yet deeply compassionate examination of what happens when we try to avoid grief, Merely Beloved invites us all along to the catastrophe that is not death itself but every single day you wake up without your person.
Playfight Productions to Present ME, MY MOTHER AND SUZY CATO by Florence Hartigan
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2025
Following its sold out season at the 2024 Auckland Fringe Festival, Florence Hartigan (Madam, Shortland Street) is bringing her award-winning, one-woman Y2K comedy to the NZ International Comedy Festival.
Review: IN OTHER WORDS at Circa Theatre
by Neil Brewer - February 28, 2025
What did our critic think of IN OTHER WORDS at Circa Theatre? Read the review!
Supergroove Bringing Their 'Phenomenon Tour' to Australia
by Josh Sharpe - February 17, 2025
Legendary New Zealand band SUPERGROOVE are back and ready to light up Queensland on their highly anticipated reunion tour, which kicks off at The Station on Friday, 16 May, then The Tivoli in Brisbane.
Tim Finn to Embark on 'Plays Escapade' Australian Tour
by Josh Sharpe - February 17, 2025
Regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, New Zealand native Tim Finn is returning to Australia in August for three exclusive shows celebrating 40 years of his landmark debut solo album Escapade.
Review: THIS WASN'T THE PLAN at Thistle Hall as part of the Fringe Festival
by Neil Brewer - February 15, 2025
Great debut solo performance by Glen Horsfall. It was a lovely night as we arrived at Thistle Hall. The theatre space is upstairs, but there is a lift, if you have mobility issues.
Queer Comedy Takes Over at Basement Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2025
Comedy Culture NZ will present two events for Auckland Pride 2025 - Can't Think Straight and Big Queer Improv Party 2. Can't Think Straight is a dynamic and joyful queer variety show celebrating the best in drag, comedy, theatre, and more.
Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at The PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland
by Glenda Pearce - January 26, 2025
What did our critic think of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at The PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland?
Review: RICHARD III presented by Shoreside Theatre at The PUMPHOUSE , Takapuna, Auckland
by Glenda Pearce - January 22, 2025
Creatively directed by Catherine Boniface, and innovatively reimagined and set in the sordid, dangerous world of post-war London’s gang culture, “Richard III” is a play about political power, manipulation, betrayal and deceit.
Elizabeth Gilbert Live Comes to Great Hall in Auckland
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
Elizabeth Gilbert Live comes to  Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall next month. Be prepared for a magical evening of love and mercy with the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love. 
DEVOUR - THE SHOW WITH BITE Comes to the Herald Theatre in February
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
Devour - The Show with Bite is coming to Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre next month. Learn more about the upcoming performance and find out how to attend here!
FINNEAS Brings FOR CRYIN' OUT LOUD! : THE TOUR to New Zealand
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2024
 Ten-time GRAMMY and two-time Academy Award winner FINNEAS is set to return Down Under in January 2025 with For Cryin’ Out Loud! : The Tour. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
FRIGIDTON Comes to the Basement Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2024
Frigidton is coming to the Basement Theatre in March.  The award-winning Heartthrobs will perform this twist on the beloved Regency-era romp Bridgerton. Learn more here!
Live Nation and Waikato Regional Property Trust Announce New Waikato Regional Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2024
Live Nation New Zealand will operate the new Waikato Regional Theatre in a partnership with Waikato Regional Property Trust.
Broadway Casting Director Brings Broadway Stars To Auckland Summer Training Programme
by Neil Brewer - December 11, 2024
Annette Tanner is returning home to New Zealand in January 2025 and is bringing a host of Broadway stars and creatives with her once again.
Review: PIP at Wellington Repertory
by Neil Brewer - November 28, 2024
An ambitious undertaking turning a well loved novel into a musical
Review: COSI at Hutt Repertory
by Neil Brewer - November 25, 2024
Cosi is a play by Australian playwright Louis Nowra, first performed in 1992 at the Belvoir St Theatre in Sydney. The play is set in a Melbourne mental institution in 1971 and is semi-autobiographical, serving as a sequel to Nowra's earlier work 'Summer of the Aliens'.

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