Review: TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Hutt Repertory Theatre
by Monica Moore - December 10, 2023
What did our critic think of TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Hutt Repertory Theatre?
by Monica Moore - December 10, 2023
What did our critic think of TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Hutt Repertory Theatre?
Review: THE CLAY CART at TAPAC
by Monica Moore - December 06, 2023
A 5th-century Sanskrit playwright who, like Shakespeare and the classical playwrights, wrote about the human condition. The Clay Cart (Mricchakatika) weaves a tale of love, loss, deception, and redemption. The tale is set in the ancient city of Ujjayina, India and focuses on a formerly wealthy Brahman, Chārudatta, who has generously given his funds away in acts of exaggerated charity. He has fallen in love with a courtesan, Vasantasenā, and the trials and tribulations of their romance, mostly caused by the King’s brother-in-law Sansthānaka, provide both drama and comedy.
by Monica Moore - December 06, 2023
A 5th-century Sanskrit playwright who, like Shakespeare and the classical playwrights, wrote about the human condition. The Clay Cart (Mricchakatika) weaves a tale of love, loss, deception, and redemption. The tale is set in the ancient city of Ujjayina, India and focuses on a formerly wealthy Brahman, Chārudatta, who has generously given his funds away in acts of exaggerated charity. He has fallen in love with a courtesan, Vasantasenā, and the trials and tribulations of their romance, mostly caused by the King’s brother-in-law Sansthānaka, provide both drama and comedy.
Review: REHEARSAL FOR MURDER at DOLPHIN Theatre, Auckland
by Glenda Pearce - December 01, 2023
Superbly and expertly directed by the highly experienced Julia Leathwick, REHEARSAL FOR MURDER is a deliciously dramatic delight, especially for anyone associated with the real world of theatre. It’s everything we love about the classic WHODUNNIT – a range of possible “theatrical” characters all with motives, a slowly unfolding plot which is presented with flair, and precisely executed staging and lighting.
by Glenda Pearce - December 01, 2023
Superbly and expertly directed by the highly experienced Julia Leathwick, REHEARSAL FOR MURDER is a deliciously dramatic delight, especially for anyone associated with the real world of theatre. It’s everything we love about the classic WHODUNNIT – a range of possible “theatrical” characters all with motives, a slowly unfolding plot which is presented with flair, and precisely executed staging and lighting.
Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Q Theatre
by Monica Moore - November 28, 2023
What did our critic think of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Q Theatre? Where would you find the cure for heartbreak? In a sad song, a mother’s wisdom, a friend’s advice, biological understanding, or the advice of a stranger in a pub.
by Monica Moore - November 28, 2023
What did our critic think of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Q Theatre? Where would you find the cure for heartbreak? In a sad song, a mother’s wisdom, a friend’s advice, biological understanding, or the advice of a stranger in a pub.
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre
by Monica Moore - November 27, 2023
What did our critic think of SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre? The Bottom brothers set out to write the world’s very first musical, while caught in a bitter battle with Shakespeare (or should we call him Snakespeare?), with hilarious results.
by Monica Moore - November 27, 2023
What did our critic think of SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre? The Bottom brothers set out to write the world’s very first musical, while caught in a bitter battle with Shakespeare (or should we call him Snakespeare?), with hilarious results.
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Te Auaha
by Monica Moore - November 19, 2023
What did our critic think of BRIGHT STAR at Te Auaha?
by Monica Moore - November 19, 2023
What did our critic think of BRIGHT STAR at Te Auaha?
Review: TREASURE ISLAND THE PANTOMIME At Circa Theatre
by Monica Moore - November 17, 2023
What did our critic think of TREASURE ISLAND THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre. Suffice to say, that this show is an absolute treat. Lots to love and exactly what you need when you are heading towards the festive season and you need something to take your mind off the troubles of the day. Highly recommended by this reviewer and all the friends that came with me. We will be booking again next year.
by Monica Moore - November 17, 2023
What did our critic think of TREASURE ISLAND THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre. Suffice to say, that this show is an absolute treat. Lots to love and exactly what you need when you are heading towards the festive season and you need something to take your mind off the troubles of the day. Highly recommended by this reviewer and all the friends that came with me. We will be booking again next year.
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Harlequin Theatre
by Monica Moore - November 17, 2023
Director Robin Lane and his team clearly took great care in casting the roles. Tony Smith as Shrek and Bridie Allen as Fiona, the lead roles, both sang powerfully and took the audience on their flight of fancy. They had good chemistry as the unconventional and heartwarming love birds (or ogres). The supporting players Reuben Su’a as Donkey and Jack Hanrahan as Lord Farquaad were hilarious. Reuben and Jack provided comic relief in the best possible way. Lord Farquaad particularly leaned into the humour of his innovative presentation and Donkey’s wisecracks gave a contrast to the main love story which pulled heartstrings.
by Monica Moore - November 17, 2023
Director Robin Lane and his team clearly took great care in casting the roles. Tony Smith as Shrek and Bridie Allen as Fiona, the lead roles, both sang powerfully and took the audience on their flight of fancy. They had good chemistry as the unconventional and heartwarming love birds (or ogres). The supporting players Reuben Su’a as Donkey and Jack Hanrahan as Lord Farquaad were hilarious. Reuben and Jack provided comic relief in the best possible way. Lord Farquaad particularly leaned into the humour of his innovative presentation and Donkey’s wisecracks gave a contrast to the main love story which pulled heartstrings.
Review: OLD LOVE at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE
by Glenda Pearce - November 12, 2023
What did our critic think of OLD LOVE at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE?
by Glenda Pearce - November 12, 2023
What did our critic think of OLD LOVE at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE?
THE EFFECT Comes to ASB Waterfront Theatre Next Year
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2023
The Effect comes to ASB Waterfront Theatre in 2024. Performances run 16 April - 11 May 2024.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2023
The Effect comes to ASB Waterfront Theatre in 2024. Performances run 16 April - 11 May 2024.
Aotearoa Mental Health Film Festival Comes to ASB Waterfront Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2023
Join in at the first ever Aotearoa Mental Health Film Festival for an evening of empowering storytelling featuring nine locally made short films and a panel discussion with mental health experts.
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2023
Join in at the first ever Aotearoa Mental Health Film Festival for an evening of empowering storytelling featuring nine locally made short films and a panel discussion with mental health experts.
HYPERSPACE Comes to ASB Waterfront Theatre in 2024
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2023
Auckland Theatre Company and Te Pou Theatre present the world premiere of Hyperspace by Albert Belz. Winner of the 2023 Adam NZ Play Award, Hyperspace is a sequel to Albert Belz’s much-loved Astroman, presented in 2019 and directed by Tainui Tukiwaho.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2023
Auckland Theatre Company and Te Pou Theatre present the world premiere of Hyperspace by Albert Belz. Winner of the 2023 Adam NZ Play Award, Hyperspace is a sequel to Albert Belz’s much-loved Astroman, presented in 2019 and directed by Tainui Tukiwaho.
DIVAS is Now Playing at ASB Waterfront Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2023
Experience the vocal sensation that is Bernadette Robinson, performing 28 hit songs from ten of the biggest DIVAS the world has ever seen!
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2023
Experience the vocal sensation that is Bernadette Robinson, performing 28 hit songs from ten of the biggest DIVAS the world has ever seen!
Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld New Zealand Awards
by BWW Awards - September 28, 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Zealand Awards. The 2023 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
by BWW Awards - September 28, 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Zealand Awards. The 2023 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
Review: MISERY at Dolphin Theatre, Auckland
by Glenda Pearce - September 23, 2023
What did our critic think of MISERY at Dolphin Theatre, Auckland?
by Glenda Pearce - September 23, 2023
What did our critic think of MISERY at Dolphin Theatre, Auckland?
Previews: EMILIE at Q Theatre, Auckland
by Glenda Pearce - September 17, 2023
ÉMILIE by Sophie Lindsay is a new, high-energy, comedy-drama, filled with original music performed live and larger than life characters.
by Glenda Pearce - September 17, 2023
ÉMILIE by Sophie Lindsay is a new, high-energy, comedy-drama, filled with original music performed live and larger than life characters.
Review: THE TWITS at The PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland
by Glenda Pearce - September 17, 2023
What did our critic think of THE TWITS at THe PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland?
by Glenda Pearce - September 17, 2023
What did our critic think of THE TWITS at THe PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland?
Previews: BUNGA'S PARADISE at Basement Theatre, Auckland
by Glenda Pearce - September 10, 2023
Bunga’s Paradise is ‘Isope’s search for what Utopia could look or feel like for Pasifika, it is also a challenge to the Aotearoa we currently live in. It’s his attempt to envision and hope for a new world. It is contemporary dance, it is theatre, it is an endurance work and most importantly it is Tongan.
by Glenda Pearce - September 10, 2023
Bunga’s Paradise is ‘Isope’s search for what Utopia could look or feel like for Pasifika, it is also a challenge to the Aotearoa we currently live in. It’s his attempt to envision and hope for a new world. It is contemporary dance, it is theatre, it is an endurance work and most importantly it is Tongan.
Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Howick Little Theatre
by Glenda Pearce - September 10, 2023
What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Howick Little Theatre?
by Glenda Pearce - September 10, 2023
What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Howick Little Theatre?
Review: MIKE AND VIRGINIA at Pumphouse
by Monica Moore - September 01, 2023
Realism, comedy and romance are all intertwined in the work of Kathryn Burnett who has collaborated with Award-winning screenwriter Nick Ward (Stickmen, Second Hand Wedding, Love Birds, Fresh Eggs, Outrageous Fortune) to create a romantic comedy about a romantic comedy. The script has layer after layer of a cleverly tangled web with unexpected twists that include belly-aching laughter.
by Monica Moore - September 01, 2023
Realism, comedy and romance are all intertwined in the work of Kathryn Burnett who has collaborated with Award-winning screenwriter Nick Ward (Stickmen, Second Hand Wedding, Love Birds, Fresh Eggs, Outrageous Fortune) to create a romantic comedy about a romantic comedy. The script has layer after layer of a cleverly tangled web with unexpected twists that include belly-aching laughter.
MISERY Comes to Dolphin Theatre in September
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Misery comes to Dolphin Theatre in September. The play is by William Goldman, based on his film, which is based on Stephen King's novel. Directed By Zane Fleming, performances run 21 September - 7 October 2023.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Misery comes to Dolphin Theatre in September. The play is by William Goldman, based on his film, which is based on Stephen King's novel. Directed By Zane Fleming, performances run 21 September - 7 October 2023.
New Zealand Alt/Metal Band Like a Storm Signs With Edgeout Records Ahead of New Single
by Michael Major - August 21, 2023
The highly regarded team assembled to launch the next LAS album and oversee their career strategy includes Tony Guanci, EDGEOUT founder; Universal’s Linda Kury VP Commercial Partnerships & Label Relations / Global Marketing; Manager, Steve Wood; Agent Dan Devita of TKO.
by Michael Major - August 21, 2023
The highly regarded team assembled to launch the next LAS album and oversee their career strategy includes Tony Guanci, EDGEOUT founder; Universal’s Linda Kury VP Commercial Partnerships & Label Relations / Global Marketing; Manager, Steve Wood; Agent Dan Devita of TKO.
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Harlequin
by Monica Moore - August 14, 2023
Often we describe shows that you must see twice and this one literally screams that. Director Daniel Chasemore has ensured maximum talent and maximum opportunity, by double casting each of the lead roles which ensures no show is the same (as there are multiple actor combinations) and opportunities for many talented actors to share iconic roles and put their own spin on the characters.
by Monica Moore - August 14, 2023
Often we describe shows that you must see twice and this one literally screams that. Director Daniel Chasemore has ensured maximum talent and maximum opportunity, by double casting each of the lead roles which ensures no show is the same (as there are multiple actor combinations) and opportunities for many talented actors to share iconic roles and put their own spin on the characters.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Dolphin Theatre
by Glenda Pearce - August 06, 2023
What did our critic think of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Dolphin Theatre?
by Glenda Pearce - August 06, 2023
What did our critic think of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Dolphin Theatre?
Over 160 First Nations Artists on Display in Aotearoa New Zealand
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2023
Works of art by over 160 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists have travelled to Aotearoa, New Zealand as part of the National Gallery of Australia’s touring exhibition – Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia.
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2023
Works of art by over 160 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists have travelled to Aotearoa, New Zealand as part of the National Gallery of Australia’s touring exhibition – Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia.
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