BWW's Top New Zealand Theatre Stories of 2012 by BWW Special Coverage
- December 26, 2012 BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of New Zealand in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
The Court Theatre Extends GREASE Run by One Week; Will Now Close February 2 by Kelsey Denette
- December 11, 2012 Due to overwhelming public demand, The Press Summer Season of GREASE at The Court Theatre has been extended by one week. The popular musical will now close on Saturday 2 February. Two matinees have also been added, on 29 December and 5 January.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Plays at Q Theatre, Auckland, Now thru Dec 2 by BWW News Desk
- November 01, 2012 From the creators of hit Broadway musicals BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE LITTLE MERMAID, comes LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, a mad cap, delightfully scary and quirky joy of a musical, that's a treat for the whole family.
Red Leap Theatre's PAPER SKY Returns to Auckland Tonight, Oct 24 by BWW News Desk
- October 24, 2012 A tale of light, love and courage, as two worlds join through the mind of one man. Henry is a writer and recluse. His heroine, Lumina, lives in a papery world. When Lumina takes refuge in Henry's room from a dark force threatening to destroy her, reality blurs with fiction and their lives are changed forever.
MARY POPPINS Flies to Auckland, October 19 by Katie Flood
- October 19, 2012 The world's most magical musical arrives at The Civic, Auckland this October. Based on the beloved books by P.L. Travers and the 1964 Walt Disney film, the multi-award winning musical MARY POPPINS will play The Civic, Auckland for a strictly limited season.
Court Theatre Presents PACIFIC POST World Premiere, Oct 20-Nov 10 by BWW News Desk
- October 09, 2012 The Court Theatre brings a heart warming story of love against all odds to the stage in PACIFIC POST, a new play by Stephanie McKellar-Smith and Ross McKellar.
Rhys Darby Brings THIS WAY TO SPACESHIP to Christchurch Tonight, Oct 3 by BWW News Desk
- October 03, 2012 Christchurch is the perfect place to shoot the DVD of his comedy show, according to comedian Rhys Darby. Tickets to "Welcome to Spaceship" go on sale tomorrow, Monday 27 August. The 'Welcome to Spaceship' Christchurch show will take place tonight, October 3, 2012 in the CBS Arena, beginning at 8 p.m.
The Court Theatre Hosts STAND-UP IN THE SHED Tonight, Sept 27 by BWW News Desk
- September 27, 2012 Two of New Zealand's top comedians will perform a special one-night only show, STAND-UP IN THE SHED at The Court Theatre tonight, September 27. Regular on TV3's '7Days' and Radio NZ National's 'The Panel' Jeremy Elwood joins forces with NZ Comedy Guild's 'Female Comedian of The Decade' and Press columnist Michele A'Court on The Court's stage.
Jeremy Elwood Stars in SLAPDASH ASSASSIN at The Court Theatre, Now thru Oct 6 by BWW News Desk
- September 15, 2012 Comedian Jeremy Elwood is taking to the stage at The Court Theatre in the world première of new play THE SLAPDASH ASSASSIN. Elwood trades a microphone for a handgun in an Irish comedy 'as black as a pint of Guinness'.
The Court Theatre Hosts STAND-UP IN THE SHED, September 27 by Kelsey Denette
- September 05, 2012 Two of New Zealand's top comedians will perform a special one-night only show, STAND-UP IN THE SHED at The Court Theatre on September 27. Regular on TV3's '7Days' and Radio NZ National's 'The Panel' Jeremy Elwood joins forces with NZ Comedy Guild's 'Female Comedian of The Decade' and Press columnist Michele A'Court on The Court's stage.
Jeremy Elwood Stars in SLAPDASH ASSASSIN at The Court Theatre, 9/15 - 10/6 by Patrick Nugent
- August 30, 2012 Comedian Jeremy Elwood is taking to the stage at The Court Theatre in the world première of new play THE SLAPDASH ASSASSIN. Elwood trades a microphone for a handgun in an Irish comedy 'as black as a pint of Guinness'.
Rhys Darby Brings THIS WAY TO SPACESHIP to Christchurch, Oct 3 by BWW News Desk
- August 26, 2012 Christchurch is the perfect place to shoot the DVD of his comedy show, according to comedian Rhys Darby. Tickets to "Welcome to Spaceship" go on sale tomorrow, Monday 27 August. The 'Welcome to Spaceship' Christchurch show will take place on October 3, 2012 in the CBS Arena, beginning at 8 p.m.
ROGUES AND VAGABONDS Continues Circa Theatre & Playmarket's 2012 Play Readings Tonight, Aug 25 by BWW News Desk
- August 25, 2012 Circa Theatre and Playmarket are pleased to present a fantastic array of engaging and thought-provoking play readings. New works by New Zealand playwrights Ken Duncum, Elspeth Sandys, Joe Musaphia, Phil Braithwaite, Kathryn Burnett and Nick Ward will be presented in rehearsed readings, along with Jerusalem by international award-winning playwright Jez Butterworth (subject to rights). The readings will take place at Circa once a month from June to November. Each reading will be helmed by a well-known local theatre director and performed by a cast of professional actors.
Court Theatre Presents MAN IN A SUITCASE, Beginning Tonight, Aug 18 by BWW News Desk
- August 18, 2012 'A significant coup for New Zealand theatre' is how Artistic Director of The Court Theatre Ross Gumbley describes upcoming production MAN IN A SUITCASE, which will be toured to Beijing after its world première season at The Court Theatre.
The Court Theatre Kicks Off SPRING IN THE SHED 8/19 by Kelsey Denette
- August 15, 2012 The Court Theatre is celebrating new work in SPRING IN THE SHED, a special festival of new scripts with a unique opportunity for audiences to be a part of the writing process.
Q Theatre Shows New Solo Play Series THE TRIUMPHANTS, Now thru Aug 18 by BWW News Desk
- August 09, 2012 Abigail Greenwood, winner of the Hackman Theatre award for Best Newcomer Director in 2012 is set to bring her new work THE TRIUMPHANTS to Q Theatre from today, the 9th to the 18th of August.