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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.
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 BWW News Desk — 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 BWW News Desk — 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.

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