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Kiwi Rock Opera Tackles Mental Health and Middle Age

Kiwi Rock Opera Tackles Mental Health and Middle Age

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2019
After making audiences laugh and cry throughout the North Island 8 centre tour, it's now Auckland's turn to experience the critically acclaimed homegrown magic of STATE HIGHWAY 48, playing for a strictly limited season at the Bruce Mason Centre from 15-19 of October.
SHOW ME SHORTS 2019 Programme Announced

SHOW ME SHORTS 2019 Programme Announced

by BWW News Desk — October 4, 2019
Show Me Shorts Film Festival has revealed the 2019 programme, which includes their largest number of films ever: sixty short films and three music videos, chosen from a record 2040 entries.
BWW Review: SPAMALOT at Playhouse Theatre, Glen Eden, Auckland

BWW Review: SPAMALOT at Playhouse Theatre, Glen Eden, Auckland

by Monica Moore — October 1, 2019
Playhouse Theatre Incorporated has assembled a cast of stellar performers for their production of 'Spamalot' which opened on Saturday night.
BWW Review: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at Pukekohe Performing Arts

BWW Review: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at Pukekohe Performing Arts

by Monica Moore — September 30, 2019
There are some incredibly talented children rising through the ranks in this production.
A Feminist Call To Arms Completes Pop-Up Globe's Farewell Season

A Feminist Call To Arms Completes Pop-Up Globe's Farewell Season

by BWW News Desk — September 25, 2019
a?oeIf they try to burn you, may your fire be stronger than theirs, so you can burn the whole f***ing house downa?? (from Emilia) Following sell-out seasons at London's West End and Shakespeare's Globe, the international sensation that is Emilia will give voice to the incredible life of one of histo
BWW Review: THE LITTLE YELLOW DIGGER at Pumphouse, Takapuna, Auckland

BWW Review: THE LITTLE YELLOW DIGGER at Pumphouse, Takapuna, Auckland

by Monica Moore — September 25, 2019
Nestled amongst a full gala audience, surrounded by pint-sized workmen and even a yellow digger crafted from boxes we eagerly awaited the opening of the show.
FRESH OFF THE BOAT Comes to the Court Theatre

FRESH OFF THE BOAT Comes to the Court Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 25, 2019
25 years after its debut, ground-breaking Pasifika play Fresh Off the Boat is being reborn for a new generation at The Court Theatre.
Jo Koy Adds New Zealand Dates For 'Just Kidding' World Tour

Jo Koy Adds New Zealand Dates For 'Just Kidding' World Tour

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 2019
Due to overwhelming demand, Jo Koy will bring his Just Kidding World Tour to New Zealand in December 2019.
BWW Previews: GO BACK FOR MURDER at Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga, Auckland

BWW Previews: GO BACK FOR MURDER at Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga, Auckland

by Monica Moore — September 22, 2019
Agatha Christie fans remain loyal to her clever works.
BWW Review: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at ASB Waterfront Theatre

BWW Review: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at ASB Waterfront Theatre

by Monica Moore — September 19, 2019
With this play and in the words of 'shining star' (he absolutely is!) Director Benjamin Henson  'we are treated to pure delight, laughing at the philosophical goings-on a created space within a stage within a theatre for a play that explores a play within a play'.
ESCAPE FROM HAUNTED HOUSE Comes to The Court Theatre

ESCAPE FROM HAUNTED HOUSE Comes to The Court Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 19, 2019
The Court Theatre's resident monsters are creeping out from their hiding places with the arrival of silly and spooky school holiday show, Escape from Haunted House!
Nga Taonga Sound & Vision Moves To The National Library Building

Nga Taonga Sound & Vision Moves To The National Library Building

by BWW News Desk — September 17, 2019
Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, the audiovisual archive for Aotearoa New Zealand, has announced that its Wellington-based staff will begin work at their new offices within the National Library Building in Wellington on Monday, 23 September.
BWW Review: WICKED at Bay Court Theatre Tauranga

BWW Review: WICKED at Bay Court Theatre Tauranga

by Monica Moore — September 15, 2019
The synergy and 'flow of the show' were perfect due to excellent direction and a talented cast who fully invested and understood what was required.
BWW Review: CRY BABY at Te Auaha - Tapere Nui (Big Theatre), Wellington

BWW Review: CRY BABY at Te Auaha - Tapere Nui (Big Theatre), Wellington

by Monica Moore — September 11, 2019
From the vibrant opening number (The Anti-Polio Picnic), the cast let rip with power and passion that does not drop throughout.
BWW Review: NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH at Howick Little Theatre

BWW Review: NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH at Howick Little Theatre

by Monica Moore — September 8, 2019
a?oeNeighbourhood Watcha?? shows that veteran playwright Alan Ayckbourn still has his finger on the social pulse.
STATE HIGHWAY 48 Comes to the Bruce Mason Centre

STATE HIGHWAY 48 Comes to the Bruce Mason Centre

by BWW News Desk — September 6, 2019
After making audiences laugh and cry throughout the North Island 8 centre tour, it's now Auckland's turn to experience the critically acclaimed homegrown magic of STATE HIGHWAY 48, playing for a strictly limited season at the Bruce Mason Centre from 15-19 of October.
BWW Review: BARE: A Pop Opera at Gryphon Theatre

BWW Review: BARE: A Pop Opera at Gryphon Theatre

by Monica Moore — September 4, 2019
Teen angst is currently in the spotlight on Broadway, with the bullying and suicidal themes of 'Dear Evan Hansen', the catty coterie in 'Mean Girls' and the outcasts of 'Be More Chill'.
AU KO TUVALU Comes to The Forge at The Court Theatre

AU KO TUVALU Comes to The Forge at The Court Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 4, 2019
With the world's spotlight on Tuvalu as the Pacific nation faces destructive consequences from climate change, Au Ko Tuvalu rips news straight from the headlines, showcasing the reality of the country's plight in a bittersweet, poignant and affecting new play.
BWW Review: A NIGHT OF CABARET at Off Broadway Theatre

BWW Review: A NIGHT OF CABARET at Off Broadway Theatre

by Monica Moore — September 3, 2019
Highly polished quality vocal performances in 'A Night of Cabaret' delighted a full house at Papakura's Theatre Company on August 31 st .
Auckland and Wellington Head Down The Rabbit Hole With ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Auckland and Wellington Head Down The Rabbit Hole With ALICE IN WONDERLAND

by BWW News Desk — September 3, 2019
Families, young people, Mad Hatters - line up, line up and don't be late! This Summer, after four smash-hit seasons across Australia and the United States, the brilliant stage show, Alice in Wonderland - Live on Stage, is finally falling down the rabbit hole to New Zealand, in January.
THE LITTLE YELLOW DIGGER Comes to The PumpHouse Theatre

THE LITTLE YELLOW DIGGER Comes to The PumpHouse Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 1, 2019
Much-loved children's story The Little Yellow Digger comes to life on stage in Auckland in September and October.
Show Me Short Film Festival 2019 Focuses on Japanese Films

Show Me Short Film Festival 2019 Focuses on Japanese Films

by BWW News Desk — September 1, 2019
Japan features prominently in the minds of New Zealanders this year with the forthcoming Rugby World Cup, Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
BWW Review: RAGTIME at Selwyn Theatre

BWW Review: RAGTIME at Selwyn Theatre

by Monica Moore — August 28, 2019
The singing, both chorus and solos, put the quality in quality with each number being so good that it was difficult to comprehend that the next one would be too.
Te Auaha Presents NZ Premiere Of CRY-BABY: THE MUSICAL

Te Auaha Presents NZ Premiere Of CRY-BABY: THE MUSICAL

by BWW News Desk — August 22, 2019
The full cohort of Whitireia's Musical Theatre students are rehearsing their bobby socks off in preparation for New Zealand's first ever season of Cry-Baby The Musical.
BWW Review: SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION at Auckland Theatre Company

BWW Review: SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION at Auckland Theatre Company

by Monica Moore — August 21, 2019
It's funny, it's a social commentary, there's satire and pathos.

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