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Review: HANDBAGGED by Stagecraft

Review: HANDBAGGED by Stagecraft

by Neil Brewer — July 9, 2024
An outstanding play performed by an outstanding cast
Review: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY at Circa Theatre

Review: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY at Circa Theatre

by Neil Brewer — July 9, 2024
“Sense and Sensibility” is a classic novel by Jane Austen, published anonymously in three volumes in 1811.
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre

by Neil Brewer — July 8, 2024
Something Rotten! premiered on Broadway in 2015 and was nominated for ten Tony Awards.
Review: NICOLA CHEESEMAN IS BACK at Herald Theatre

Review: NICOLA CHEESEMAN IS BACK at Herald Theatre

by Monica Moore — July 8, 2024
Kathryn Burnett's insightful script, coupled with Jodie Rimmer’s extraordinary performance, makes this show a must-see for anyone seeking poignant reflections on resilience, identity, and the pursuit of happiness.
Review: AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS at Howick Little Theatre

Review: AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS at Howick Little Theatre

by Glenda Pearce — July 7, 2024
Looking for family theatre – for the July holidays – this is definitely worth investigating.
Review: FIVE GO ON AN ADVENTURE at Pumphouse Theatre, Auckland

Review: FIVE GO ON AN ADVENTURE at Pumphouse Theatre, Auckland

by Glenda Pearce — June 30, 2024
What did our critic think of FIVE GO ON AN ADVENTURE at Pumphouse Theatre, Auckland?
Review: THE PROM at Up-Stage Theatre, 26A Moonshine Rd, Upper Hutt

Review: THE PROM at Up-Stage Theatre, 26A Moonshine Rd, Upper Hutt

by Neil Brewer — June 24, 2024
The Prom is a musical with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin.
Review: WHEN HARRIET MET SALLY by New Players Theatre Company

Review: WHEN HARRIET MET SALLY by New Players Theatre Company

by Neil Brewer — June 24, 2024
When Harriet met Sally by Cherol Filbee is a short one act play that centres on two main characters, Sally a florist who is about to go on a short holiday with her new man and Harriet, his wife.
Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Bats Theatre

Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Bats Theatre

by Neil Brewer — June 20, 2024
Heartbreak Hotel is the latest offering by EBKM, Eleanor Bishop and Karin McCracken who have worked together since 2017 and have written a number of plays, notably Jane Doe and Body Double, both award winning productions.
Review: PRIMA FACIE at Pumphouse

Review: PRIMA FACIE at Pumphouse

by Monica Moore — June 20, 2024
Michael Hurst’s direction ensures that the play’s heavy themes are expertly managed, bringing a sharp focus to Tessa's internal and external battles.
Review: IT COULD BE ANY ONE OF US by Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe at Muritai School

Review: IT COULD BE ANY ONE OF US by Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe at Muritai School

by Neil Brewer — June 13, 2024
A great script and dependable cast make this show well worth seeing
Interview: Jane Keller of LEAVE 'EM LAUGHING at Circa Theatre

Interview: Jane Keller of LEAVE 'EM LAUGHING at Circa Theatre

by Neil Brewer — June 10, 2024
Today I spent an enjoyable couple of hours talking to one of Wellingtons most recognised music teachers, Jane Keller.
Review: THERAPY at Little Andromeda Theatre, Christchurch

Review: THERAPY at Little Andromeda Theatre, Christchurch

by Monica Moore — June 4, 2024
Therapy is  musical comedy written and performed by Chelsea McRae, with supporting music composed and performed by Mario Sadra- de Jong, won the NZ Touring Award at the Dunedin Fringe Festival and was also nominated for the Comedy Award.
Review: MISCAST at Mana Little Theatre

Review: MISCAST at Mana Little Theatre

by Neil Brewer — May 24, 2024
Flawed but ultimately enjoyable concept
HANDBAGGED Comes to the Gryphon Theatre in July

HANDBAGGED Comes to the Gryphon Theatre in July

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2024
Handbagged is coming to Gryphon Theatre in July.
Review: PERSUASION at Gryphon Theatre

Review: PERSUASION at Gryphon Theatre

by Neil Brewer — May 11, 2024
A collaboration that has led to a highly successful and entertaining production
Review: AURELIA at Howick Little Theatre

Review: AURELIA at Howick Little Theatre

by Glenda Pearce — May 5, 2024
What did our critic think of AURELIA at Howick Little THEATRE?
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Harlequin Musical Theatre

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Harlequin Musical Theatre

by Monica Moore — April 26, 2024
A great show for the school holidays- with great values, humour, colour and with the added bonus of a real Toto  dog on stage- what more could you want?
Review: LION KING JR at Hutt City Musical Theatre

Review: LION KING JR at Hutt City Musical Theatre

by Neil Brewer — April 22, 2024
Watching the future of theatre here in Wellington, I see we will be well served in the future.
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 from WITCH Music Theatre

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 from WITCH Music Theatre

by Neil Brewer — April 21, 2024
What did our critic think of NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 from Witch Music Theatre?
Review: THE GOLDEN ASS at Circa Theatre

Review: THE GOLDEN ASS at Circa Theatre

by Neil Brewer — April 19, 2024
The Golden Ass is the only ancient Roman novel in Latin to survive in it's entirety.
Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Court Theatre

Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Court Theatre

by Neil Brewer — April 17, 2024
Every Brilliant Thing is a one man show about depression and suicide.
Review: SEUSSICAL at Manukau Performing Arts

Review: SEUSSICAL at Manukau Performing Arts

by Monica Moore — April 16, 2024
What did our critic think of SEUSSICAL at Manukau Performing Arts?
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL by Act Three Productions

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL by Act Three Productions

by Neil Brewer — April 13, 2024
What did our critic think of MATILDA THE MUSICAL by Act Three Productions?
Review: RENT by Kauri Theatre

Review: RENT by Kauri Theatre

by Neil Brewer — April 11, 2024
A very good production that is most definitely worth seeing if you are lucky enough to have a ticket.

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