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BWW Review: SOFT 'N' HARD at The Loft Q Theatre, Auckland

BWW Review: SOFT 'N' HARD at The Loft Q Theatre, Auckland

by Monica Moore — August 21, 2019
I don't think I've ever felt as uplifted on a wet wintry Tuesday evening as I was at the opening night of Barbarian Productions'
BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY at Te Auaha - Tapere Nui (Big Theatre), Wellington

BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY at Te Auaha - Tapere Nui (Big Theatre), Wellington

by Monica Moore — August 21, 2019
Mark Steyn called My Fair Lady the 'perfect musical' with the 1956 Broadway production winning a number of Tonys and setting records for the longest run of any show on Broadway up to that time.
Aotea Centre's ASB Theatre to be Renamed in Honour of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

Aotea Centre's ASB Theatre to be Renamed in Honour of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2019
On 20 November this year, Aotea Centre's ASB Theatre will be renamed Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, with a gala concert to commemorate the occasion and acknowledge Dame Kiri's formidable talent and contribution to the arts.
Pasifika Myths Are Reborn For Theatrical Schools Tour

Pasifika Myths Are Reborn For Theatrical Schools Tour

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2019
Māui is making his way into Primary Schools across Canterbury in The Court Theatre's latest touring show, O Le Malaga Fa'a'Atua (The Journey of the Gods).
Anthea Williams Returns Christchurch for her Court Theatre Debut in THE PINK HAMMER

Anthea Williams Returns Christchurch for her Court Theatre Debut in THE PINK HAMMER

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2019
After directing work around the world, Churchill Fellow Anthea Williams is returning to Christchurch for her Court Theatre debut in homegrown comedy, The Pink Hammer.
Ngā Taonga Welcomes Archives New Zealand Development

Ngā Taonga Welcomes Archives New Zealand Development

by BWW News Desk — August 14, 2019
Ngā Taonga welcomes Archives New Zealand development   The announcement yesterday by Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin that a new Archives New Zealand building in Wellington could also accommodate Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision is a welcome acknowledgement of the importance of our audiovisual t
BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at St James Theatre Gore

BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at St James Theatre Gore

by Monica Moore — August 7, 2019
The production team have brought together a creative collaboration that well- celebrates a much loved story.
BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Pop-up Globe, Ellerslie, Auckland

BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Pop-up Globe, Ellerslie, Auckland

by Monica Moore — August 7, 2019
The forest dwellers were mesmerising.
BWW Review: TWELFTH NIGHT At Pop-Up Globe, Ellerslie, Auckland

BWW Review: TWELFTH NIGHT At Pop-Up Globe, Ellerslie, Auckland

by Monica Moore — August 6, 2019
Watching the groundlings interact with the cast on Saturday night was heartening.
BWW Review: MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS at Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga, Auckland

BWW Review: MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS at Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga, Auckland

by Monica Moore — August 3, 2019
The manic physical shtick is perfectly delivered and both director and cast have hit the mark.
THE ARSONISTS Comes to The Forge at The Court's Pub Charity Studio

THE ARSONISTS Comes to The Forge at The Court's Pub Charity Studio

by BWW News Desk — July 31, 2019
Flames are licking at The Court Theatre as The Arsonists enter The Forge, presenting a blazing drama featuring live music.
BWW Review: COMPANY at Harlequin Theatre, Howick, Auckland

BWW Review: COMPANY at Harlequin Theatre, Howick, Auckland

by Monica Moore — July 29, 2019
The vocals, particularly the sensational harmonies more than did justice to honour the music of Stephen Sondheim
BWW Review: NGA PUKE at Herald Theatre Aotea Centre Auckland

BWW Review: NGA PUKE at Herald Theatre Aotea Centre Auckland

by Monica Moore — July 24, 2019
Director Cian Elyse White assisted by Romy Hooper has captured the heart of this beautifully crafted story by NZ Playright John Broughton bringing together a young Maori man and a young Scottish woman in the commonality of appreciation of the beautiful views from the lush hillside of Ngā Puke in H
SOFT N HARD Comes To Q Theatre

SOFT N HARD Comes To Q Theatre

by BWW News Desk — July 14, 2019
Real life husband and wife duo Jo Randerson and Thomas LaHood present a non-stop hour of comic theatre, delving deeply into the difficulties of gender constructs, in Soft N Hard coming to Loft at Q Theatre for five nights Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 August.
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF EVERYTHING at Howick Little Theatre

BWW Review: THE BOOK OF EVERYTHING at Howick Little Theatre

by Monica Moore — July 11, 2019
Set in post-Nazi Netherlands, the story is delivered through the eyes of 9 year old Thomas and highlights his perspective on the domestic violence within his family headed by an abusive Christian fundamentalist.
THE FATHER Comes to the Court Theatre

THE FATHER Comes to the Court Theatre

by BWW News Desk — July 11, 2019
After wowing audiences around the world, award-winning drama The Father is opening at The Court Theatre, giving Cantabrians a powerful insight into the reality of dementia.
INDY JONES Comes To Seattle Public Theater Next Month

INDY JONES Comes To Seattle Public Theater Next Month

by BWW News Desk — July 10, 2019
From the comedy writers who have had Seattle in stitches for decades and the creators of last year's sell-out super hit A Very Die Hard Christmas, comes a new adaption Indy Jones and the Raiders of the Last Temple of the Doomed Ark.
BWW Review: ONCE at ASB Waterfront Theatre

BWW Review: ONCE at ASB Waterfront Theatre

by Monica Moore — July 10, 2019
The story, music and delivery, takes one by surprise settling right into the middle of the heart and morphing raw emotion through the veins; simply 'taking over'.
BWW Review: BUGSY MALONE at Hawkins Theatre

BWW Review: BUGSY MALONE at Hawkins Theatre

by Monica Moore — July 10, 2019
This is a great gift to your children in the holidays when you are looking for something to do- but it's only on until July 14th so book quickly!
BWW Review: WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT at PumpHouse Theatre

BWW Review: WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT at PumpHouse Theatre

by Monica Moore — July 1, 2019
This is great gift to your children when you are looking for something to do in the holidays; books, music, laughter and fun! This was our first trip to a Tim Bray Theatre Company show but it won't be our last! Bookings are filling fast so I'd recommend you get organised so you don't miss out!
Anzac Sight Sound Website Marks Versailles Centenary

Anzac Sight Sound Website Marks Versailles Centenary

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2019
New film and sound recordings have been added to the Anzac Sight Sound website (anzacsightsound.
BWW Preview: A RELATIVELY UNEVENTFUL EVENING at West Otago Theatrical Society

BWW Preview: A RELATIVELY UNEVENTFUL EVENING at West Otago Theatrical Society

by Monica Moore — June 26, 2019
After years of hard work and countless rejections, Eleanor's first book is finally published.
BWW Review: THE 3 PENNY OPERA at Hannah Playhouse

BWW Review: THE 3 PENNY OPERA at Hannah Playhouse

by Monica Moore — June 25, 2019
At times verging on the absurd, this production of the Threepenny Opera (in support of the Wellington Homeless Women's Trust) is thoroughly entertaining, at times unsettling and indicative of the work's continuing popularity and relevance although the purposeful crude scenes, caustic wit and dissect
BWW Review: FIRST DATE at Dolphin Theatre Onehunga

BWW Review: FIRST DATE at Dolphin Theatre Onehunga

by Monica Moore — June 19, 2019
Navigating their way through the awkwardness of a blind date; where the quest for love is a combo of hopeful anticipation and the crushing reality of rejection Aaron (Jeremy Downing) and Casey (Kristen Paulse) to and fro - entering each other's zone, testing the water, retreating and retaliating, ba
KIDSFEST Fun Announced At The Court Theatre!

KIDSFEST Fun Announced At The Court Theatre!

by BWW News Desk — June 18, 2019
Just in time for KidsFest, The Court Theatre is putting on a magical production full of froggy, fairy-tale fun!

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Phantom of the Opera  in New Zealand Phantom of the Opera
Centrestage (5/09-5/24)
Jesus Christ Superstar in New Zealand Jesus Christ Superstar
St James Theatre Wellington (11/18-11/28)
Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour in New Zealand Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour
James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (10/16-10/16)
Defending the Caveman in New Zealand Defending the Caveman
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre (7/31-8/08)
Viva La Dirt League in New Zealand Viva La Dirt League
Bruce Mason Centre (5/30-5/30)
Jesus Christ Superstar in New Zealand Jesus Christ Superstar
The Civic, Auckland (10/21-11/08)
Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour in New Zealand Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour
The Opera House Wellington (10/09-10/09)
NYT production of Disney''s The Little Mermaid in New Zealand NYT production of Disney''s The Little Mermaid
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre (6/26-6/28)
Judy''s Encore in New Zealand Judy''s Encore
Bruce Mason Centre (8/09-8/09)
Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me in New Zealand Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me
James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (9/05-9/05)