Jimmy Barnes Announces Audiobook Event for WORKING CLASS BOY
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2016
It's been a year of firsts for rock icon, Jimmy Barnes. After setting a record with his fifteenth #1 album back in June, and making his debut as a published author in September, he's now releasing his first ever spoken word recording.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2016
It's been a year of firsts for rock icon, Jimmy Barnes. After setting a record with his fifteenth #1 album back in June, and making his debut as a published author in September, he's now releasing his first ever spoken word recording.
Top Dog Theatre Announces Summer Shakespeare Festival Production
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2016
Every Summer Top Dog Theatre hosts a season of Summer Shakespeare at Mona Vale. This coming summer, we offer Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona".
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2016
Every Summer Top Dog Theatre hosts a season of Summer Shakespeare at Mona Vale. This coming summer, we offer Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona".
The Court Theatre Celebrates Five Years In A Shed
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2016
On December 10 The Court Theatre celebrates five years since opening The Shed, its temporary theatre in Addington, with one of its busiest weekends of the year.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2016
On December 10 The Court Theatre celebrates five years since opening The Shed, its temporary theatre in Addington, with one of its busiest weekends of the year.
Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals at Michael Fowler Centre
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2016
After a string of triumphant 2015 dates across North America, BEN HARPER and the Innocent Criminals will embark on a headline tour of Australia and New Zealand early next year, marking their first national headline tour in more than eight years.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2016
After a string of triumphant 2015 dates across North America, BEN HARPER and the Innocent Criminals will embark on a headline tour of Australia and New Zealand early next year, marking their first national headline tour in more than eight years.
Auckland Live Presents TASTE OF AUCKLAND
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2016
New Zealand's most loved culinary festival, Taste of Auckland in partnership with Electrolux is back for 2016! Unfolding across 17-20 November, at Western Springs, Auckland.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2016
New Zealand's most loved culinary festival, Taste of Auckland in partnership with Electrolux is back for 2016! Unfolding across 17-20 November, at Western Springs, Auckland.
Red Riding Hood & the Three Pigs at Titirangi Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Traditional Panto with humour for all the family! Bookings are open for the fabulous pantomime Red Riding Hood & the Three Pigs, playing from 22 November to 3 December.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Traditional Panto with humour for all the family! Bookings are open for the fabulous pantomime Red Riding Hood & the Three Pigs, playing from 22 November to 3 December.
BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Gore Musical Theatre
by Monica Moore - November 14, 2016
Avenue Q is a multi-faceted, clever piece of theatre that requires complex and expertly delivered theatre techniques that would challenge the most knowledgeable and experienced theatre practitioners. Yet Gore Musical Theatre, a community theatre group in a rural town of 12 500, have produced this show. It is highly entertaining. Two key factors that made the show successful are; the smart move on behalf of Gore Musical Theatre to employ professional director Hamish McGregor who has specific expertise particularly in puppetry, and an outstandingly talented cast. While McGregor has successfully nurtured the talents of the cast, they needed to give him something to work with. And they sure did. The singing is sensational. The vocals were strong, deliberate and controlled. Great work Musical Director Sonya Barker. The story revolves around the character of recently graduated 'Princeton' (Tyler Dowling) as he struggles with his 'adult-world options' including negotiating his relationship with 'Kate Monster' played by Fran Brabant. These two were outstanding in their roles. Brabant's rendition of 'There's a Fine, Fine Line' was a highlight. While most scripts ask for commitment and dedication, this script demands it; 110% plus to pull it off. There is no margin for complacency. Errors would lose the audience in a heartbeat. The cast were faultless in their cues and delivery. Casting a first-timer in the role of Gary Coleman was indeed a risk but one that paid off. Fraser Gulliver was convincing in his role and endeared the audience. The musical involves the use of puppets, operated by unconcealed puppeteers, alongside human actors. Puppeteers need to be faultless whilst singing, moving and acting using a mostly foreign accent. No mean feat! To further complicate things, some of the 'live-hands' puppets require two puppeteers and I was in awe of Nicole Weir who was often the 'second person' having to manipulate the puppets alongside the main actor. The fluidity in which she moved, and at times impromptu, was achieved with a high level of skill and fully supported the story. She also sung beautifully. She is the full package. Those who played more than one character, notably Emily Mason and Craig Wadsworth moved in and out of their roles seamlessly. They played the 'bad-idea bears' who represented temptation and conscience and were a highlight for me. Dressed in expletives the story line is presented in a very earthly, 'non PC', R18 way and explores the issues of the purpose of life, love, helping others. The characters are stereo-typical, exaggerated and mostly very funny. Rosie Brown provided the perfect balance of sultry and mean (until she becomes a born-again-christian) in her role of Lucy. Bradley Gentle playing duel roles of Nicky and Trekkie, was talent personified. His characterisation was totally excellent. He engaged the audience the minute he stepped on stage and was simply delightful. The same can be said for Brad McSoriely in his excellent portrayal of Rod a guy struggling with his sexuality. Blokey-bloke Brian (Marty Grounds) and his fiance Christmas Eve, (Shelly Ballantine) played contrasting characters, juxtaposed in their world-experience but cynical in commonality were an entertaining duo. The cast should be very proud of themselves for successfully melding the puppets, assistants and human characters into one glorious entity of entertainment. Oh and special mention to the tech team. The sound was perfect! There's so much happening onstage that I'm hoping to go again. Avenue Q Gore Town and Country Club November 11-19th Tickets available St James Theatre Gore, Phone: 03 208 7396 https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2016/nov/avenue-q
by Monica Moore - November 14, 2016
Avenue Q is a multi-faceted, clever piece of theatre that requires complex and expertly delivered theatre techniques that would challenge the most knowledgeable and experienced theatre practitioners. Yet Gore Musical Theatre, a community theatre group in a rural town of 12 500, have produced this show. It is highly entertaining. Two key factors that made the show successful are; the smart move on behalf of Gore Musical Theatre to employ professional director Hamish McGregor who has specific expertise particularly in puppetry, and an outstandingly talented cast. While McGregor has successfully nurtured the talents of the cast, they needed to give him something to work with. And they sure did. The singing is sensational. The vocals were strong, deliberate and controlled. Great work Musical Director Sonya Barker. The story revolves around the character of recently graduated 'Princeton' (Tyler Dowling) as he struggles with his 'adult-world options' including negotiating his relationship with 'Kate Monster' played by Fran Brabant. These two were outstanding in their roles. Brabant's rendition of 'There's a Fine, Fine Line' was a highlight. While most scripts ask for commitment and dedication, this script demands it; 110% plus to pull it off. There is no margin for complacency. Errors would lose the audience in a heartbeat. The cast were faultless in their cues and delivery. Casting a first-timer in the role of Gary Coleman was indeed a risk but one that paid off. Fraser Gulliver was convincing in his role and endeared the audience. The musical involves the use of puppets, operated by unconcealed puppeteers, alongside human actors. Puppeteers need to be faultless whilst singing, moving and acting using a mostly foreign accent. No mean feat! To further complicate things, some of the 'live-hands' puppets require two puppeteers and I was in awe of Nicole Weir who was often the 'second person' having to manipulate the puppets alongside the main actor. The fluidity in which she moved, and at times impromptu, was achieved with a high level of skill and fully supported the story. She also sung beautifully. She is the full package. Those who played more than one character, notably Emily Mason and Craig Wadsworth moved in and out of their roles seamlessly. They played the 'bad-idea bears' who represented temptation and conscience and were a highlight for me. Dressed in expletives the story line is presented in a very earthly, 'non PC', R18 way and explores the issues of the purpose of life, love, helping others. The characters are stereo-typical, exaggerated and mostly very funny. Rosie Brown provided the perfect balance of sultry and mean (until she becomes a born-again-christian) in her role of Lucy. Bradley Gentle playing duel roles of Nicky and Trekkie, was talent personified. His characterisation was totally excellent. He engaged the audience the minute he stepped on stage and was simply delightful. The same can be said for Brad McSoriely in his excellent portrayal of Rod a guy struggling with his sexuality. Blokey-bloke Brian (Marty Grounds) and his fiance Christmas Eve, (Shelly Ballantine) played contrasting characters, juxtaposed in their world-experience but cynical in commonality were an entertaining duo. The cast should be very proud of themselves for successfully melding the puppets, assistants and human characters into one glorious entity of entertainment. Oh and special mention to the tech team. The sound was perfect! There's so much happening onstage that I'm hoping to go again. Avenue Q Gore Town and Country Club November 11-19th Tickets available St James Theatre Gore, Phone: 03 208 7396 https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2016/nov/avenue-q
Jesters Work like The Dickens for A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
The Court Jesters will be working like the Dickens in A Christmas Carol - and so will some members of the audience.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
The Court Jesters will be working like the Dickens in A Christmas Carol - and so will some members of the audience.
Get Your Go Go Go Joseph Package Now
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
One of the most enduring shows of all time, this lavish international production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Wellington reinvented for a new generation.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
One of the most enduring shows of all time, this lavish international production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Wellington reinvented for a new generation.
Auckland Live Presents TASTE OF AUCKLAND
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
New Zealand's most loved culinary festival, Taste of Auckland in partnership with Electrolux is back for 2016! Unfolding across 17-20 November, at Western Springs, Auckland.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
New Zealand's most loved culinary festival, Taste of Auckland in partnership with Electrolux is back for 2016! Unfolding across 17-20 November, at Western Springs, Auckland.
The Court Theatre Presents LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
Audiences are bound to be awestruck by The Court Theatre's summer musical, Legally Blonde the Musical. The award-winning Broadway sensation, based on the Amanda Brown novel and hit 2001 film of the same name, is a musical comedy that smashes stereotypes and absolutely explodes on stage.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
Audiences are bound to be awestruck by The Court Theatre's summer musical, Legally Blonde the Musical. The award-winning Broadway sensation, based on the Amanda Brown novel and hit 2001 film of the same name, is a musical comedy that smashes stereotypes and absolutely explodes on stage.
The New Zealand Herald Premier Series Presents SOUL OF THE CELLO
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2016
Young and dazzlingly talented, the APO's Composer-in-Residence Karlo Margeti? opens this concert with an eagerly awaited new work.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2016
Young and dazzlingly talented, the APO's Composer-in-Residence Karlo Margeti? opens this concert with an eagerly awaited new work.
BWW Feature: AVENUE Q at Gore Town And Country Club
by Monica Moore - October 31, 2016
This year Gore Musical Theatre's theatre restaurant is the hilarious Avenue Q. Inspired by the beloved children's show Sesame Street, Avenue Q creates a puppet-filled world that is a little more reflective of the difficult, R-rated realities that we face when we learn that real life isn't as simple as we dreamed it might be - but perhaps, suggests Avenue Q, life is all the more colorful and worthwhile for it.
by Monica Moore - October 31, 2016
This year Gore Musical Theatre's theatre restaurant is the hilarious Avenue Q. Inspired by the beloved children's show Sesame Street, Avenue Q creates a puppet-filled world that is a little more reflective of the difficult, R-rated realities that we face when we learn that real life isn't as simple as we dreamed it might be - but perhaps, suggests Avenue Q, life is all the more colorful and worthwhile for it.
BWW Review: BILLY ELLIOT at ASB Waterfront Theatre
by Monica Moore - October 17, 2016
Billy Elliot is the first production in the new ASB Waterfront theatre. Auckland Theatre Company's new home is a stunning venue with acoustics second to none.
by Monica Moore - October 17, 2016
Billy Elliot is the first production in the new ASB Waterfront theatre. Auckland Theatre Company's new home is a stunning venue with acoustics second to none.
BWW Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at the Isaac Theatre Royal
by Sam Jury - October 14, 2016
Stephen Sondheim's epic musical thriller Sweeney Todd opened last night at Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal, its final stop on a tour across New Zealand. A joint collaboration between New Zealand Opera and Victorian Opera, this gritty and wonderfully stylised production emphasises the most operatic and dramatic features of this masterpiece of musical theatre.
by Sam Jury - October 14, 2016
Stephen Sondheim's epic musical thriller Sweeney Todd opened last night at Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal, its final stop on a tour across New Zealand. A joint collaboration between New Zealand Opera and Victorian Opera, this gritty and wonderfully stylised production emphasises the most operatic and dramatic features of this masterpiece of musical theatre.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Announces Full Cast - Simon Green, Andre Torquato, Bryan Buscher-West and More; Oct. 14
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and Nullabor Productions are delighted to announce the full cast for the New Zealand production of the international smash hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, THE MUSICAL opening today, 14 October 2016 at The Civic in Auckland.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and Nullabor Productions are delighted to announce the full cast for the New Zealand production of the international smash hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, THE MUSICAL opening today, 14 October 2016 at The Civic in Auckland.
Public Streak to Celebrate Final Week
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Lead actor from The Streaker will be baring it all as the final week of the show approaches by walking clad only in show posters on Lincoln Road, tomorrow (Friday) at 11am.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Lead actor from The Streaker will be baring it all as the final week of the show approaches by walking clad only in show posters on Lincoln Road, tomorrow (Friday) at 11am.
THE EVENTS: Bold Play Explores the Consequences of a Mass Shooting
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Voted The Best Theatre of 2013 by The Guardian, David Greig's The Events explores the aftermath of a mass shooting. In the wake of unthinkable violence, minister and community choir director Claire (Alison Bruce - Dirty Laundry, Almighty Johnsons, Top of the Lake andHillary) begins a search for answers. Her increasingly obsessive quest to find a reason behind the tragedy will either heal her or lead her to destruction.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Voted The Best Theatre of 2013 by The Guardian, David Greig's The Events explores the aftermath of a mass shooting. In the wake of unthinkable violence, minister and community choir director Claire (Alison Bruce - Dirty Laundry, Almighty Johnsons, Top of the Lake andHillary) begins a search for answers. Her increasingly obsessive quest to find a reason behind the tragedy will either heal her or lead her to destruction.
Liberty Stage Presents THE LAST WALTZ - 40th Anniversary Tour 23/11
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2016
Featuring THE BAND'S musical genius GARTH HUDSON and the ORIGINAL MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CO-PRODUCER OF THE '76 CONCERT, JOHN SIMON, Liberty Stage presents The Last Waltz on 23 November at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2016
Featuring THE BAND'S musical genius GARTH HUDSON and the ORIGINAL MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CO-PRODUCER OF THE '76 CONCERT, JOHN SIMON, Liberty Stage presents The Last Waltz on 23 November at 8pm.
Charismatic Cat Returns to The Court in a New Musical Adventure
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
The Court presents a musical adaptation of the well-loved children's classic Puss in Boots updated to be relevant for children today.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
The Court presents a musical adaptation of the well-loved children's classic Puss in Boots updated to be relevant for children today.
Bold New Comedy Takes on Cultural Cluelessness
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2016
The latest work from award-winning Wellington actress and comedian Hayley Sproull (Milky Bits, Miss Fletcher Sings the Blues) presents an unflinchingly hilarious personal investigation into her bicultural New Zealand heritage. Vanilla Miraka hits Wellington's BATS Theatre from the 27th September - 1stOctober after its Auckland premier at the Basement Theatre from the 20th - 24th September.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2016
The latest work from award-winning Wellington actress and comedian Hayley Sproull (Milky Bits, Miss Fletcher Sings the Blues) presents an unflinchingly hilarious personal investigation into her bicultural New Zealand heritage. Vanilla Miraka hits Wellington's BATS Theatre from the 27th September - 1stOctober after its Auckland premier at the Basement Theatre from the 20th - 24th September.
New Zealand Performer and Yoga instructor Jess Brien Brings CORIANDER'S YOGA(ISH) to The Sydney Fringe Festival.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016
New Zealand clown, performer and yoga instructor Jess Brien tours her solo show Coriander's Yoga(ish) Show to Sydney for The Sydney Fringe Festival.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016
New Zealand clown, performer and yoga instructor Jess Brien tours her solo show Coriander's Yoga(ish) Show to Sydney for The Sydney Fringe Festival.
Charismatic Cat Returns to The Court in a New Musical Adventure
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2016
The Court presents a musical adaptation of the well-loved children's classic Puss in Boots updated to be relevant for children today.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2016
The Court presents a musical adaptation of the well-loved children's classic Puss in Boots updated to be relevant for children today.
Bold New Comedy Takes on Cultural Cluelessness
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016
The latest work from award-winning Wellington actress and comedian Hayley Sproull (Milky Bits, Miss Fletcher Sings the Blues) presents an unflinchingly hilarious personal investigation into her bicultural New Zealand heritage. Vanilla Miraka hits Wellington's BATS Theatre from the 27th September - 1stOctober after its Auckland premier at the Basement Theatre from the 20th - 24th September.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016
The latest work from award-winning Wellington actress and comedian Hayley Sproull (Milky Bits, Miss Fletcher Sings the Blues) presents an unflinchingly hilarious personal investigation into her bicultural New Zealand heritage. Vanilla Miraka hits Wellington's BATS Theatre from the 27th September - 1stOctober after its Auckland premier at the Basement Theatre from the 20th - 24th September.
PJ Harvey Returns to Sydney Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2016
Multi-award winning artist PJ Harvey returns to Sydney Festival in January as part of a national tour in Australia and New Zealand with her full 10-piece band.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2016
Multi-award winning artist PJ Harvey returns to Sydney Festival in January as part of a national tour in Australia and New Zealand with her full 10-piece band.
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