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Review: AN EVENING WITH GRAHAM NORTON at Michael Fowler Centre

Review: AN EVENING WITH GRAHAM NORTON at Michael Fowler Centre

by Neil Brewer — March 30, 2025
An entertaining two hours, but not quite the bellylaughs I was hoping for
Feature: IN THE GREEN at BATS, Wellington

Feature: IN THE GREEN at BATS, Wellington

by Monica Moore — March 18, 2025
'Musically complex, dramatically abstract, and intensely intimate in style, 'In the Green' is an ambitious work that’s worthy of the focused attention it demands.
Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at Gryphon Theatre

Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at Gryphon Theatre

by Neil Brewer — March 17, 2025
A wonderful show to kick off the year for Wellington Rep hitting just the right notes.
Review: A MIXTAPE OF MALADIES at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland til March 23.

Review: A MIXTAPE OF MALADIES at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland til March 23.

by Glenda Pearce — March 9, 2025
What did our critic think of A MIXTAPE OF MALADIES at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland?
Playfight Productions to Present ME, MY MOTHER AND SUZY CATO by Florence Hartigan

Playfight Productions to Present ME, MY MOTHER AND SUZY CATO by Florence Hartigan

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2025
Following its sold out season at the 2024 Auckland Fringe Festival, Florence Hartigan (Madam, Shortland Street) is bringing her award-winning, one-woman Y2K comedy to the NZ International Comedy Festival.
Playfight Productions Presents MERELY BELOVED by Shoshana McCallum

Playfight Productions Presents MERELY BELOVED by Shoshana McCallum

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2025
International Emmy Award Winner, Shoshana McCallum, aims to make you laugh at the loss of a loved one.
Review: IN OTHER WORDS at Circa Theatre

Review: IN OTHER WORDS at Circa Theatre

by Neil Brewer — February 28, 2025
What did our critic think of IN OTHER WORDS at Circa Theatre? Read the review!
Supergroove Bringing Their 'Phenomenon Tour' to Australia

Supergroove Bringing Their 'Phenomenon Tour' to Australia

by Josh Sharpe — February 17, 2025
Legendary New Zealand band SUPERGROOVE are back and ready to light up Queensland on their highly anticipated reunion tour, which kicks off at The Station on Friday, 16 May, then The Tivoli in Brisbane.
Tim Finn to Embark on 'Plays Escapade' Australian Tour

Tim Finn to Embark on 'Plays Escapade' Australian Tour

by Josh Sharpe — February 17, 2025
Regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, New Zealand native Tim Finn is returning to Australia in August for three exclusive shows celebrating 40 years of his landmark debut solo album Escapade.
Review: THIS WASN'T THE PLAN at Thistle Hall as part of the Fringe Festival

Review: THIS WASN'T THE PLAN at Thistle Hall as part of the Fringe Festival

by Neil Brewer — February 15, 2025
Great debut solo performance by Glen Horsfall.
Queer Comedy Takes Over at Basement Theatre

Queer Comedy Takes Over at Basement Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2025
Comedy Culture NZ will present two events for Auckland Pride 2025 - Can't Think Straight and Big Queer Improv Party 2.
Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at The PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland

Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at The PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland

by Glenda Pearce — January 26, 2025
What did our critic think of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at The PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland?
Review: RICHARD III presented by Shoreside Theatre
at The PUMPHOUSE , Takapuna, Auck

Review: RICHARD III presented by Shoreside Theatre at The PUMPHOUSE , Takapuna, Auckland

by Glenda Pearce — January 22, 2025
Creatively directed by Catherine Boniface, and innovatively reimagined and set in the sordid, dangerous world of post-war London’s gang culture, “Richard III” is a play about political power, manipulation, betrayal and deceit.
Elizabeth Gilbert Live Comes to Great Hall in Auckland

Elizabeth Gilbert Live Comes to Great Hall in Auckland

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2025
Elizabeth Gilbert Live comes to  Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall next month.
DEVOUR - THE SHOW WITH BITE Comes to the Herald Theatre in February

DEVOUR - THE SHOW WITH BITE Comes to the Herald Theatre in February

by BWW News Desk — January 15, 2025
Devour - The Show with Bite is coming to Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre next month.
FINNEAS Brings FOR CRYIN' OUT LOUD! : THE TOUR to New Zealand

FINNEAS Brings FOR CRYIN' OUT LOUD! : THE TOUR to New Zealand

by BWW News Desk — December 30, 2024
 Ten-time GRAMMY and two-time Academy Award winner FINNEAS is set to return Down Under in January 2025 with For Cryin’ Out Loud! : The Tour.
FRIGIDTON Comes to the Basement Theatre in March

FRIGIDTON Comes to the Basement Theatre in March

by BWW News Desk — December 27, 2024
Frigidton is coming to the Basement Theatre in March.
Live Nation and Waikato Regional Property Trust Announce New Waikato Regional Theatre

Live Nation and Waikato Regional Property Trust Announce New Waikato Regional Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 13, 2024
Live Nation New Zealand will operate the new Waikato Regional Theatre in a partnership with Waikato Regional Property Trust.
Broadway Casting Director Brings Broadway Stars To Auckland Summer Training Programme

Broadway Casting Director Brings Broadway Stars To Auckland Summer Training Programme

by Neil Brewer — December 11, 2024
Annette Tanner is returning home to New Zealand in January 2025 and is bringing a host of Broadway stars and creatives with her once again.
Review: PIP at Wellington Repertory

Review: PIP at Wellington Repertory

by Neil Brewer — November 28, 2024
An ambitious undertaking turning a well loved novel into a musical
Review: COSI at Hutt Repertory

Review: COSI at Hutt Repertory

by Neil Brewer — November 25, 2024
Cosi is a play by Australian playwright Louis Nowra, first performed in 1992 at the Belvoir St Theatre in Sydney.
Review: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Harlequin Theatre

Review: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Harlequin Theatre

by Monica Moore — November 19, 2024
High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel on January 20, 2006.
Review: SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre

Review: SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre

by Neil Brewer — November 15, 2024
What did our critic think of SLEEPING BEAUTY:THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre?
Review: RENT at Manukau Performing Arts

Review: RENT at Manukau Performing Arts

by Monica Moore — November 12, 2024
What did our critic think of RENT at Manukau Performing Arts?
Review: NICK DEAR'S FRANKENSTEIN at Coasters Musical Theatre

Review: NICK DEAR'S FRANKENSTEIN at Coasters Musical Theatre

by Neil Brewer — November 7, 2024
The play is notable for it's unique perspective, telling the story from the creatures point of view rather than Victor Frankenstein's.

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