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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.
Review: TWO GUITARS at Circa Theatre

Review: TWO GUITARS at Circa Theatre

by Neil Brewer — March 24, 2024
What did our critic think of TWO GUITARS at Circa Theatre?
Review: MURDERED TO DEATH By Wellington Repertory at Gryphon Theatre

Review: MURDERED TO DEATH By Wellington Repertory at Gryphon Theatre

by Neil Brewer — March 20, 2024
Murdered to Death is a play written by Peter Gordon back in 1993.
Review: THE MOTHER at Mana Little Theatre

Review: THE MOTHER at Mana Little Theatre

by Neil Brewer — March 13, 2024
The play is written by French playwright Florian Zeller and is a companion piece to his well known play The Father.
Review: A FAT GIRLS CRY at Te Auaha

Review: A FAT GIRLS CRY at Te Auaha

by Neil Brewer — March 12, 2024
A Fat Girl’s Cry is billed as a show about the importance of Plus Size Representation and Inclusion in the Musical Theatre Industry by taking a journey through Music, Singing, and Dance.
Review: GRAND HORIZONS by Bess Wohl at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE

Review: GRAND HORIZONS by Bess Wohl at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE

by Glenda Pearce — March 1, 2024
What did our critic think of GRAND HORIZONS at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE? 50 years – it’s a milestone in any marriage! Thousands of meals eaten together, years of dealing with everything marriage, cohabitation and parenthood can throw at you … Superbly directed with expertise by Penel Keegan with
Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE from Stagecraft at the Gryphon Theatre

Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE from Stagecraft at the Gryphon Theatre

by Neil Brewer — February 23, 2024
Superb production that held the audiences attention from start to finish - Arthur Miller is a legendary playwright, having penned classics such as Death of a Salesman and The Crucible.
Previews: AIGA at TE POU THEATRE

Previews: AIGA at TE POU THEATRE

by Glenda Pearce — February 20, 2024
Exploring identity, family, and desire, AIGA is a show that ebbs, flows, dips forward into the wicked and tilts back toward the heavenly as we traverse through the experience of Lusi's beautiful and complex life story.
Previews: O LE PEPELO, LE GAOI, MA LE PALA'AI - THE LIAR, THE THIEF AND THE COWARD at

Previews: O LE PEPELO, LE GAOI, MA LE PALA'AI - THE LIAR, THE THIEF AND THE COWARD at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland

by Glenda Pearce — February 20, 2024
In the race to become chief, this gripping family saga explores the way of fa’a sāmoa in a modern world.
Review: HYPERSPACE at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland

Review: HYPERSPACE at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland

by Glenda Pearce — February 11, 2024
What did our critic think of HYPERSPACE at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland?

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