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BWW Review: FIRST DATE at the Gryphon Theatre - Simple, Sweet and Entertaining

BWW Review: FIRST DATE at the Gryphon Theatre - Simple, Sweet and Entertaining

by Lindsey Rusling — December 2, 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

NZ Ballet Principal and Artist, Martin James Becomes Patron Of Bbodance Australasia

by BWW News Desk — December 2, 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

The Court Theatre Announces Artistic Changes

by BWW News Desk — December 2, 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

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.
Ngā Taonga Appoints New Tumu Whakarae - Chief Executive

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.
BWW Review: MY HEART GOES THADAK THADAK at Silo Theatre

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 me
BWW Review: DAD'S ARMY at Off Broadway Theatre Papakura, Auckland Auckland

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.
Christchurch Comedy Presents Fourth Year Of Festive Fun In A CHRISTMAS CAROL

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.
BWW Review: THE FLINT ST NATIVITY at Dolphin Theatre Onehunga, Auckland

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.
BWW Review: THE GAME'S AFOOT at Howick Little Theatre, Auckland

BWW Review: THE GAME'S AFOOT at Howick Little Theatre, Auckland

by Monica Moore — November 10, 2019
For fans of Shakespeare, Sherlock Holmes and period comedic farce, this play will entirely engage, delight, and entertain.
Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision Releases A New Five Year Strategic Plan

Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision Releases A New Five Year Strategic Plan

by BWW News Desk — November 6, 2019
Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision releases a new five year Strategic Plan   Audiovisual archive Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision has released a refresh of its 2016a?"2024 Strategic Plan.
BWW Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT...NOW CHANGE! at Up-Stage

BWW Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT...NOW CHANGE! at Up-Stage

by Lindsey Rusling — November 4, 2019
I Love You, You're Perfect.
BWW Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT at Spotlight Theatre, Papto

BWW Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT at Spotlight Theatre, Paptoetoe, Auckland

by Monica Moore — October 31, 2019
Visually this show is spectacular thanks to super talented costume designers Helen Chessum.
BWW Feature: QUEEN ST CHRISTMAS SERIES at Nathan Homestead, Manurewa, Auckland

BWW Feature: QUEEN ST CHRISTMAS SERIES at Nathan Homestead, Manurewa, Auckland

by Monica Moore — October 29, 2019
Top Quality Singing Series Hits Auckland for Pre Christmas Celebrations Consisting of four professional performers, Renee Maurice - New Zealand's Got Talent winner 2013; Emma Bishop - Producer, Artistic Director StageAntics Performing Arts, Junior Theatre NZ National Coordinator; Chantel Wilson - v
BWW Feature: QUEEN ST CHRISTMAS SERIES in Manurewa and Takapuna AUCKLAND

BWW Feature: QUEEN ST CHRISTMAS SERIES in Manurewa and Takapuna AUCKLAND

by Monica Moore — October 29, 2019
Fuelled by the desire to assist three talented South Auckland teenagers to get to The Junior Theatre Festival in America in January 2020, Emma Bishop has come together with 3 equally talented performer friends to create 'Queen_St' - and audiences are loving what they do.
BWW Feature: QUEEN ST. At Takapuna War Memorial Hall, Auckland

BWW Feature: QUEEN ST. At Takapuna War Memorial Hall, Auckland

by Monica Moore — October 29, 2019
Top Quality Singing Series Hits Auckland for Pre Christmas Celebrations Consisting of four professional performers, Renee Maurice - New Zealand's Got Talent winner 2013; Emma Bishop - Producer, Artistic Director StageAntics Performing Arts, Junior Theatre NZ National Coordinator; Chantel Wilson - v
Te Reo Children's Show To Tour The South Island

Te Reo Children's Show To Tour The South Island

by BWW News Desk — October 28, 2019
Following its successful Canterbury tour, The Court Theatre's treasured children's show Matatihi: Maia's Journey of Bravery is hitting the road, touring South Island Primary Schools in 2020!
BWW Review: MONSTER SONGS at BATS Theatre

BWW Review: MONSTER SONGS at BATS Theatre

by Lindsey Rusling — October 26, 2019
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Comes to The Court Theatre

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Comes to The Court Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2019
Audiences can expect to be whisked away to a beautiful world of adventurous animals and woodland magic in The Court Theatre's upcoming summer season of The Wind in the Willows.
BWW Review: COCK at Circa Theatre is Honest, Awkward and Electrifying

BWW Review: COCK at Circa Theatre is Honest, Awkward and Electrifying

by Lindsey Rusling — October 17, 2019
In the English lexicon, there are many uses for the word a?oecocka?? with a myriad of meanings and Mike Bartlett covers them all in his acclaimed 2009 script currently playing at Circa Theatre, Wellington.
BWW Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Civic Theatre Auckland

BWW Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Civic Theatre Auckland

by Monica Moore — October 10, 2019
The essence of Green Day has not been shoved into the safe mode stage musical model; it breathes the rage, the confusion, the struggle and the senselessness of post 9/11 in an edgy package of fast paced grit wrapped up in the sensational music.
Touch Compass And Frozen Light Theatre Create Groundbreaking Work For Audience With

Touch Compass And Frozen Light Theatre Create Groundbreaking Work For Audience With Learning Disabilities

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 2019
New Zealand's leading inclusive performing arts company, Touch Compass, has collaborated with one of the UK's foremost multi-sensory theatre companies, Frozen Light, to create a pioneering new dance theatre work for audience members who have profound and multiple learning disabilities a?" the first
BWW Feature: NEW ZEALAND CREATIVITY at Show Me Shorts NZ Short Film Awards

BWW Feature: NEW ZEALAND CREATIVITY at Show Me Shorts NZ Short Film Awards

by Monica Moore — October 8, 2019
As a nation with an exceptionally high proportion of talented writers, performers and film creators let's illuminate what we do here, drop the tall poppy syndrome and celebrate our wonderful and unique Kiwi identity as the producers of creative artistry.
Court Jesters Collaborate With Little Andromeda For SOAPLAND STREET

Court Jesters Collaborate With Little Andromeda For SOAPLAND STREET

by BWW News Desk — October 7, 2019
Across three nights this week, Christchurch's favourite comedians The Court Jesters will be taking over pop-up arts festival Little Andromeda with their improvised medical comedy, Soapland Street.
Historic Film Rescued From Rusty Tins Showcased In New Exhibition

Historic Film Rescued From Rusty Tins Showcased In New Exhibition

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2019
Never before seen film footage of the 1931 Napier earthquake is a highlight of a new exhibition opening on 11 October at the National Library in Wellington.

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