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Review: THE FOX BY DH LAWRENCE DIRECTED BY ANNABEL HENSLEY by Wellington Repertory

Review: THE FOX BY DH LAWRENCE DIRECTED BY ANNABEL HENSLEY by Wellington Repertory

by Neil Brewer — July 9, 2025
Wellington Repertory Theatre is running it's latest offering, an adaptation of DH Lawrence's The Fox written by Keith Scott, a Dunedin playwright known for his historical works and original stage plays.
Review: THE SOUND INSIDE By Adam Rapp Directed by Stella Reid at Circa Theatre

Review: THE SOUND INSIDE By Adam Rapp Directed by Stella Reid at Circa Theatre

by Neil Brewer — July 9, 2025
The Sound Inside is a critically acclaimed play by Adam Rapp, first premiering on Broadway at Studio 54 in October 2019.
Previews: MARY: BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN at Auckland Theatre Company At ASB Waterfront T

Previews: MARY: BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN at Auckland Theatre Company At ASB Waterfront Theatre

by Glenda Pearce — July 5, 2025
From the minds of award-winning playwright Jess Sayer and director Oliver Driver, comes MARY: The Birth of Frankenstein.
Preview: PINK HAMMER to Open at Warkworth Theatre in July

Preview: PINK HAMMER to Open at Warkworth Theatre in July

by Glenda Pearce — July 5, 2025
The Pink Hammer by Michele Amas is a much loved Kiwi comedy.
Review: THE HEIRESS by Stagecraft Theatre

Review: THE HEIRESS by Stagecraft Theatre

by Neil Brewer — June 19, 2025
Well directed and skilfully delivered by a stellar cast, this is an absorbing play that will remain with you for a long time.
Review: GEORGY GIRL - THE SEEKERS MUSICAL at Off Broadway Papakura, Auckland

Review: GEORGY GIRL - THE SEEKERS MUSICAL at Off Broadway Papakura, Auckland

by Monica Moore — June 8, 2025
 Georgy Girl -The Seekers Musical made its New Zealand premiere at Off Broadway Theatre Papakura, Auckland on Saturday night.
Previews: GEORGY GIRL at Off Broadway

Previews: GEORGY GIRL at Off Broadway

by Monica Moore — June 5, 2025
The NZ premiere of this quintessential Australian story about The Seekers; how 3 clean-cut young men who looked like bank tellers, and a shy cuddly girl-next-door type, left their hometown to have a go at making the big time.
Review: 13 at Pumphouse

Review: 13 at Pumphouse

by Monica Moore — June 5, 2025
13 is a coming-of-age musical centred on protagonist Evan Goldman and his navigation through his teenage angst in a small town after his parents divorce.
TANIWHA Comes to the Silo Theatre

TANIWHA Comes to the Silo Theatre

by BWW News Desk — June 3, 2025
Taniwha comes to the Silo Theatre this month.
LONDON SUITE Comes to the Dolphin Theatre

LONDON SUITE Comes to the Dolphin Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 29, 2025
London Suite by Neil Simon comes to the Dolphin Theatre next month.
Review: ASSASSINS at Dolphin

Review: ASSASSINS at Dolphin

by Monica Moore — May 13, 2025
It is not often that a piece of musical theatre impacts long after the curtains close, but this is certainly the case at Dolphin Theatre's 'Assassins'.
Review: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Stagecraft

Review: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Stagecraft

by Neil Brewer — May 2, 2025
A beautifully thoughtful play that will stay with you long after the curtain call
Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at ASB Theatre, Auckland

Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at ASB Theatre, Auckland

by Glenda Pearce — May 2, 2025
Why do mysteries grab us? Auckland Theatre Company creatively crafts  Ken Ludwig’s adaption of Agatha Christie’s whodunnit -  and brings to lavish life the inherent fascination we have with the detective mystery genre.
Review: FROZEN at Spotlight Theatre

Review: FROZEN at Spotlight Theatre

by Monica Moore — April 28, 2025
Frozen the animated musical burst onto screens in 2013 and became an instant hit around the world.
Review: MARY POPPINS at Harlequin

Review: MARY POPPINS at Harlequin

by Monica Moore — April 28, 2025
Disney's Mary Poppins is a musical based on the classic stories of P.
Review: MR RED LIGHT at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre

Review: MR RED LIGHT at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre

by Glenda Pearce — April 9, 2025
What did our critic think of MR RED LIGHT at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre? The world of live theatre is always engaging.
CREATIVE WRITING THROUGH MUSIC WORKSHOP from Broadway Dreams NZ

CREATIVE WRITING THROUGH MUSIC WORKSHOP from Broadway Dreams NZ

by Neil Brewer — April 6, 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

Review: THE TOXIC AVENGER: THE MUSICAL at Te Auaha

by Neil Brewer — April 2, 2025
An hilarious musical performed by a skilled cast
Review: END OF SUMMER TIME at Circa Theatre

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.

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