Review: PRIMA FACIE by Kavanah Productions and BRAVE theatre
by Neil Brewer - September 10, 2024
It was famously performed at the West End in 2022, with the title role being played by Jodie Comer (Killing Eve,) where it was recorded for NT Live and shown in theatres around the world. The production then transferred to Broadway in Spring of 2023, earning Jodie the Tony Award for Best Actress in ...
Review: IN OTHER WORDS at Q Theatre
by Monica Moore - September 06, 2024
'In Other Words' is a testament to the power of theatre to move and transform. Under the direction of this remarkable team and with Ward-Lealand and Hurst on stage, it becomes an authentically affecting experience that lingers long after the final bow....
Review: BLACK COFFEE at Dolphin, Onehunga
by Monica Moore - July 29, 2024
Directed by Glenda Pearce; her vast experience and meticulous attention to detail in both set design and costume has created a visual feast for the audience, transporting them effortlessly into the 1928 world of intrigue and suspense. ...
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Civic Theatre, Invercargill
by Neil Brewer - July 16, 2024
Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical featuring the timeless songs of the legendary Swedish pop group ABBA. It is set on a picturesque Greek island and tells the story of a young bride-to-be, her mother and three possible fathers....
Review: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY at Circa Theatre
by Neil Brewer - July 09, 2024
“Sense and Sensibility” is a classic novel by Jane Austen, published anonymously in three volumes in 1811. It offers a vivid depiction of 19th-century middle-class life in England, following the romantic relationships of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood....
Review: AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS at Howick Little Theatre
by Glenda Pearce - July 07, 2024
Looking for family theatre – for the July holidays – this is definitely worth investigating. Get along on this exciting journey! Even if you’re not usually live theatre goers, this latest treat at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE will definitely appeal to school aged children, parents and grandparents… and it’...
Review: NICOLA CHEESEMAN IS BACK at Herald Theatre
by Monica Moore - July 08, 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. And a damn good belly-aching laugh....
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre
by Neil Brewer - July 08, 2024
Something Rotten! premiered on Broadway in 2015 and was nominated for ten Tony Awards. It is the story of the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who strive for success in the theatrical world as they compete with their incredibly popular competitor, one William Shakespeare. Desperate to out-Bard the B...