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The Court Theatre Trust Cancels Production of EQ F@#%ING C
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
The Court Theatre Trust has announced that, because of the horrific and tragic loss of life and trauma suffered by the community, especially the Muslim community, these past few days, they have made the decision to not go ahead with the EQ F@#%ING C production at this time.
BWW Review: ASTROMAN at Q Theatre Auckland
by Monica Moore - March 17, 2019
Written by Albert Belz, 'Astroman' captures a kiwi slice of life from the '80's; a heartfelt and energetic piece highlighted with humour, struggle and plenty of 'ah-ha', 'ha-ha' and 'awww' moments in all the right places.
Play Based on the Book RANTS IN THE DARK To Open In Auckland
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2019
Book a babysitter, because tickets to the most hilariously unfiltered theatre show about parenthood, Emily Writes' Rants in the Dark, go on presale today.
BWW Review: A MAN OF GOOD HOPE at ASB Waterfront Theatre
by Monica Moore - March 15, 2019
This performance not only circumnavigated around my heart several times but captured it in a willing surrender of raw emotional energy. I have never seen or experienced anything quite like it. The raw, basal emotion that was produced from the carefully crafted vocal sounds was simply incredible; dynamics like I've never seen before. If you can go, you must, if you can't, find a way!
BWW Review: BACKBONE at Aotea Centre Auckland
by Monica Moore - March 15, 2019
New Tairawhiti Arts Festival Reveals First Event
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
New Zealand's newest arts festival, Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival, has revealed the first event in its inaugural programme.
BWW Review: HAMLET at Pop-up Globe Auckland
by Monica Moore - March 12, 2019
It's those feelings and desires to which we can all connect. Shakespeare knew this well - and the direction of this play presented a range of skilled and moving performances that had groundlings in front of me, and the audience seated in the bays of the lower gallery beside me, entirely captivated.  It is an outstanding final show in the 2018/2019 Pop Up season.
BWW Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at North Shore Music Theatre
by Monica Moore - March 11, 2019
North Shore Music Theatre's 'The Last 5 Years' is a heartbreaking, emotional roller coaster from the first glorious note to the last. It's compelling and you simply do not want to miss this!
BWW Review: MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Pop-up Globe Auckland
by Monica Moore - March 11, 2019
How apt being here just after the celebrations of International Women's Day! All feminists need to see this and those who are not, also need to see this. It is bawdy so leave the under 16's at home. Although billed a comedy ( and it is certainly very funny), there is a great commentary about how women used their subservient role to get what they wanted and when the nun forgives the Mayor at the end (spoiler alert!) women come out on the moral high ground - clever clever clever!
BWW Review: CALIFORNIA SUITE at Howick Little Theatre
by Monica Moore - March 11, 2019
Neil Simon's 'California Suite,' a 1970's series of stories set in a fictitious Beverly Hills Hotel Room gives us a snapshot of relationships and the human condition within 4 different scenarios. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant each piece is engaging revealing a deeper more significant insight of the characters involved.
BWW Review: THE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAY at Ghost Light Theatre, Nelson
by Judene Edgar - March 11, 2019
Pete Coates masterfully portrays all 20 characters in Giles Burton's adaptation of G K Chesterton's 1908 spy thriller 'The Man who was Thursday'.
The Court Theatre Announces 2019/2020 Meridian Energy Season - RENT, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2019
The Court Theatre has announced its brand-new Meridian Energy 2019/2020 Season, packed full of vibrant and exciting productions!
BWW Review: 42ND STREET at Centrestage Theatre Company Orewa
by Monica Moore - March 10, 2019
Leading ladies Megan O'Reilly playing Dorothy Brock and Geena Hutton as Peggy Sawyer are both powerhouses of talent. O'Reilly certainly channels her inner diva, stepping into the role like a hand in a glove. She plays up her 'past her use by date' persona until she sings and dances revealing talent galore and matching her onstage rival, Geena Hutton, step for step, kick for kick and voice for voice. Hutton is superb.
BWW Review: ARSENIC AND LACE at Dolphin Theatre
by Monica Moore - March 05, 2019
While this is a light-hearted frolic through a well-crafted piece, there is irony in each of the characters and levels of social commentary particularly around the issue of euthanasia. Social status, acceptability and credibility are all well represented.
New Christchurch Comedy EQ F@#%ING C Comes To The Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
A brand-new local story will be entertaining Cantabrians from the end of March as much-anticipated comedy EQ F@#%ING C takes the stage at The Court Theatre.
Auckland Arts Festival Celebrates Te Reo Maori Through Community Arts Projects
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
The Auckland Arts Festival's Wh nui programme will once again celebrate T maki Makaurau and its creative neighbourhoods through a series of creative projects unique to our diverse region.
BWW Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Circa Theatre, Wellington
by Monica Moore - February 27, 2019
A thoroughly entertaining evening for anyone wishing to explore the early years of a master songwriter and an absolute must for fans. The songs are intimate and complex with compelling harmonies and characterisation.
BWW Review: DELUX DELUX at Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival
by Monica Moore - February 21, 2019
Those over 18 are guaranteed a night of raucous laughter. The comedy, the skill, the surprises, the wanton sexual overtones and the laughter, oh the laughter! It's all there in this incredible show brought to you by a line up of international talent
Ali Harper Stars in LEGENDARY DIVAS
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
Direct from performing in New York, award-winning New Zealand entertainer Ali Harper is bringing her glamorous and captivating show Legendary Divas to The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna.
SCHOOL OF ROCK Heads to New Zealand this Fall
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2019
According to the New Zealand Herald, Andrew Lloyd Webber's SCHOOL OF ROCK is set to rock it's way into Auckland's shores this September
BWW Review: JOAN at ASB Waterfront Theatre
by Monica Moore - February 13, 2019
Having already tasted 'the fine wine' after an exquisite journey with 'The Daylight Atheist', award-winning playwright Tom Scott's story about his father, I was unsure how I was going to feel about 'Joan', Scott's play about his mother. 'Joan' takes us on a different path and so it should.
Safe Driving Messages Shared Through Touring Theatre Show
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Performers Monique Clementson and Fergus Inder won't be cutting any corners when they take to the road in Crash Bash: Reaction, an interactive touring experience educating Canterbury High School students about safe driving.
BWW Review: THE DAYLIGHT ATHEIST at ASB Waterfront Theatre
by Monica Moore - February 09, 2019
Michael Hurst is simply captivating as Danny Moffat. Hurst didn't show us the life of Danny Moffat, he took us with him, transporting us to another time and place melding both skill and charisma. This is a first-class theatre experience
Feminazi B*tches: New Zealand Comedy Duo Smug Enough To Ban Australian And Global Celebrities From Their Show
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
The Fan Brigade are either fat ugly unfunny b*tches, or talented comedians, depending who you ask, and they don't want these jerks enjoying their comedy show.
BWW Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at PumpHouse Theatre
by Monica Moore - January 31, 2019
The beautiful setting of the amphitheatre on the shore of Lake Pupuke and adjacent to the main PumpHouse Theatre is the perfect place to enjoy a night of Shakespearean theatre. Come early and enjoy the offerings of the French Rendezvous Cafe complete with bar facilities. Bring your own cushions and blankets if you wish and set yourself up for a great night of theatre right in the centre of the North Shore.

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