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Yael Gezentsvey Stars in NUCLEAR FAMILY at the Circa Theatre, 7/24
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2012
Winner of the 2011 Moondance International Festival Atlantis Award for Best Stageplay (Script), 'Nuclear Family' features New Zealand actor Yael Gezentsvey in a 'tour-de-force performance' as she takes on twelve multi-cultural characters in this solo-show written 'with heart, tragedy and a fair balance of true comedy' by New Zealand playwright Desiree Gezentsvey (Fringe Review/Theatre Guide).
Circa Theatre Reaches Blind Audiences with ALL MY SONS, July 1
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2012
Circa Theatre will offer an audio described performance of the Arthur Miller classic, All My Sons, for blind and visually impaired audience members. This will be the second time the theatre undertakes a performance of this type: Circa's first audio described performance, of Roger Hall's Four Flat Whites in Italy, took place in October 2011.
IN THE NEXT ROOM by Sarah Ruhl Plays at Fortune Theatre, Dunedin June 30 - July 28
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2012
New York. 1880's. The dawning of the electrical age. In a seemingly perfect Victorian home, proper gentleman and scientist Dr Givings has innocently invented an extraordinary new device for treating hysteria in women - 'the vibrator' - with which he has achieved remarkable results.
Silo Theatre Presents Nina Raine's Comedy TRIBES this June
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2012
Billy's fiercely idiosyncratic, un-PC family are their own tiny empire. They have their own private language, jokes and rules. You can be as rude as you like, as possessive as you like and as critical as you like. After all, arguments are an expression of love, aren't they?
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by BWW - June 29, 2012
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Auckland Theatre Company Presents Eli Kent's BLACK CONFETTI this Winter
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2012
This June Auckland Theatre Company presents BLACK CONFETTI, a new play from award-winning writer Eli Kent, playing June 28 through to July 22 at the Herald Theatre.
The Court Theatre to Present WHY ARE MY PARENTS SO BORING?, July 4 - 14
by Caryn Robbins - June 27, 2012
Kids these school holidays will finally get an answer to the age-old question in The Court Theatre's new family show: WHY ARE MY PARENTS SO BORING?
Silo Theatre Presents Alexi Kaye Campbell's THE PRIDE, Aug 9-Sep 1
by Katie Flood - June 26, 2012
Oliver, Philip and Sylvia are caught in a kind of erotic time warp. Their complex love triangle, replete with conflicting loyalties and passions, shifts from 1958 to the present and back again in a maelstrom of fantasy, repression and rebellion.
MARY POPPINS Flies to Auckland October 2012
by Katie Flood - June 26, 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.
THE ARRIVAL Returns to Auckland, 13-15 July
by Katie Flood - June 26, 2012
Having swept the 2010 Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards and won universal acclaim touring the Pacific Rim, one of New Zealand theatre's most stunning and innovative works returns to Auckland for three shows only!
IN THE NEXT ROOM by Sarah Ruhl Plays at Fortune Theatre, Dunedin June 30 - July 28
by Katie Flood - June 26, 2012
New York. 1880's. The dawning of the electrical age. In a seemingly perfect Victorian home, proper gentleman and scientist Dr Givings has innocently invented an extraordinary new device for treating hysteria in women - 'the vibrator' - with which he has achieved remarkable results.
Backyard Theatre Shows IMMACULATE by Oliver Lansley, 4-14 July, Wellington
by Katie Flood - June 26, 2012
Backyard Theatre presents IMMACULATE by Oliver Lansley, directed by Melanie Camp.
Silo Theatre Presents THE AGONY & ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS Fundraiser Today, June 24
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2012
One of the most controversial pieces of modern theatre becomes one of Silo's fundraising one-offs.
Dave Armstrong's THE MOTOR CAMP Set for Now thru 4 Aug, Addington
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2012
The weather outside may be cold, but things are heating up inside The Court Theatre with Dave Armstrong's '100% pure NZ comedy' THE MOTOR CAMP, inspired by one of the great kiwi summer traditions. Based on a story by Danny Mulheron, THE MOTOR CAMP is directed by Tim Bartlett. The show ill be performed tonight, 23 June - 4 August 2012 at The Court Theatre, Bernard St, Addington.
NYTC Presents JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, June 22-23
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2012
The National Youth Theatre Company presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT from tonight, June 22 to June 23, 2012 at the ASB Theatre, Auckland.
Circa Theatre Plays SUNSET ROAD World Premiere, Now thru 7 July
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2012
Written and directed by Miria George, SUNSET ROAD opens at Circa Theatre, Wellington tonight, June 20 through to July 7, 2012.
Outfit Announce New Adaptation of ALICE for July 4-14, Western Springs
by James T Harding - June 19, 2012
The award-winning Outfit Theatre Company have announced a wacky and whimsical production of ALICE, based on the classic stories by Lewis Carroll and adapted by the team who brought you Treasure Island and King Arthur. The show runs at TAPAC Theatre, 100 Motions Road, Western Springs from July 4 to 14.
Centrepoint Theatre Presents New Zealand Premiere of ENLIGHTENMENT, Now thru July 14
by Katie Flood - June 16, 2012
When Lia and Nick's son disappears at the time of the Bali bombings in 1992, all they have is an email that he was thinking of going to Jakarta, leaving them with their own grief and uncertainty. And just when they think they have exhausted all channels in trying to discover his whereabouts - the phone rings and it seems Adam has been found. Or has he?
Silo Theatre Presents THE AGONY & ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS Fundraiser, June 24
by Katie Flood - June 16, 2012
One of the most controversial pieces of modern theatre becomes one of Silo's fundraising one-offs.
Auckland Theatre Co. to Present AWATEA Plays, 19 July - 11 August
by Katie Flood - June 16, 2012
Everyone in the remote township of Omoana is proud of Matt Paku, who left the East Coast to train as a doctor and now has a successful practice in Auckland. Proudest of all is his old, blind father Werihe, who basks in this success via his son's letters which are read to him by Emma Gilhooly, the no-nonsense local postmistress. Every New Year's Eve, Matt comes home and the whole community celebrates. But things are different this year: Gilhooly has devastating news; news that she must keep from old Werihe at all costs if he's to hold onto his belief in his son.
WINTER'S TALE Plays Ellerslie Theatrical Society, Now thru June 16
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2012
Ellerslie Theatrical Society, Auckland presents William Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE, running now through June 16 at the Stables Theatre Ellerslie.
WINTER'S TALE Plays Ellerslie Theatrical Society, Now thru June 16
by Katie Flood - June 11, 2012
Ellerslie Theatrical Society, Auckland presents William Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE, running now through June 16 at the Stables Theatre Ellerslie.
Dave Armstrong's THE MOTOR CAMP Set for 23 June to 4 August, Addington
by James T Harding - June 11, 2012
The weather outside may be cold, but things are heating up inside The Court Theatre with Dave Armstrong's '100% pure NZ comedy' THE MOTOR CAMP, inspired by one of the great kiwi summer traditions. Based on a story by Danny Mulheron, THE MOTOR CAMP is directed by Tim Bartlett. The show ill be performed 23 June - 4 August 2012 at The Court Theatre, Bernard St, Addington.
Circa Theatre to Play SUNSET ROAD World Premiere, 20 June-7 July
by Katie Flood - June 09, 2012
Written and directed by Miria George, SUNSET ROAD opens at Circa Theatre, Wellington this June 20 through to July 7, 2012.
THE TRAIN, HONEST TO GOD and More Set for Circa Theatre & Playmarket 2012 Play Readings, Beg. June 9
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 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.

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