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CIRCA THEATRE

1 Taranaki St
Wellington 6011



Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Q Theatre


by Glenda Pearce - June 09, 2026

Constellations brings a Matariki love story to the Q Theatre stage from 2 – 19 July. Presented by Silo Theatre and adapted by Nī Dekkers-Reihana, Nick Payne’s acclaimed work is transported to Aotearoa, where te ao Māori is woven in to bring this love story of infinite possibilities home. ...

Review: CALL TO WALLIS at Mangere Arts Centre


by Glenda Pearce - June 05, 2026

Opening last night at Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland with CALL TO WALLIS was the 13th Pacific Dance Festival. What did our critic think of CALL TO WALLIS at Mangere Arts Centre?...

Review: OVER AND OUT REVIEWED BY LOTTIE BUTCHER at Hannah Playhouse


by Neil Brewer - May 31, 2026

What did our critic think of OVER AND OUT REVIEWED BY LOTTIE BUTCHER at Hannah Playhouse?...

Review: JULIA by BRAVE Theatre


by Neil Brewer - May 30, 2026

What did our critic think of JULIA at BRAVE Theatre?...

Review: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at Wellington Opera House


by Neil Brewer - May 28, 2026

What did our critic think of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at Wellington Opera House?...

Review: THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL by Wellington Repertory


by Neil Brewer - May 27, 2026

What did our critic think of THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL at Wellington Repertory? For audiences who enjoy period theatre, this is a production well worth seeing....

Review: TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE at Wellington Comic Opera


by Neil Brewer - May 24, 2026

What did our critic think of TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE at Wellington Comic Opera?...

Review: THE QUEEN'S NANNY at Pumphouse Theatre


by Monica Moore - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of THE QUEEN'S NANNY at Pumphouse Theatre. Tadpole Theatre Productions has delivered a finely crafted and absorbing season of a play that deserves attention. This New Zealand premiere feels timely, entertaining and quietly devastating. With excellent performances, clever di...

Review: FUQ BOIZ: The Greatest Showboiz at Bats Theatre


by Neil Brewer - May 14, 2026

What did our critic think of FUQ BOIZ at Bats Theatre?...

Review: ONCE ON CHUNUK BAIR at Company Theatre At The Rose Centre, Belmont


by Glenda Pearce - May 08, 2026

Award winning director Paul Rouckchan is clearly invested in bringing out the human elements of a battle remembered as one of bloodiest moments in NZ military history.  The direction is skilfully focused and the management of the stage space was perfect. On the five day offensive at Chunuk Bair, Ne...

Past Shows

Uma Lava
Nov 23 – Dec 14, 2019

From the award-winning Kiwi/Samoan playwright of last year’s smash hit At the Wake, comes the world premiere season of Uma Lava. Three strangers – a...

He Kura Korero – The Gift of Speech
Oct 1 – Oct 12, 2019

He Kura Korero encourages young people to be bold and brave in using Te Reo Maori in everyday life, whether they know a little or...

The Pope
Sep 21

Pope Benedict and Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio meet at the Castel Goundolfo, the Pope’s Summer Residence in August 2012. We witness their imagined discussion....

Cringe Worthy!
Aug 10 – Sep 7, 2019

A smorgasboard of contagiously cringeworthy songs, served with a huge dollop of cheesy comedy. NZ in the 1970s and the cultural cringe was in full...

Burn Her
Aug 3 – Aug 31, 2019

It’s election night and a fledgling new party led by the charismatic and idealistic Aria Robson clinches one seat in Parliament. That same night, an...

Tröll
Jul 13 – Jul 20, 2019

It’s 1998. Otto is twelve but online he’s thirteen and he’s pretty sure he gets away with it. He lives with his mum, dad, and...

Switzerland
Switzerland
Mar 17 – Apr 14, 2018

It’s 1995 in the Swiss Alpes where Patricia Highsmith lives, refusing to contact her increasingly desperate publishers who are urging her to write the final...

At the Wake
At the Wake
Mar 21 – Mar 31, 2018

From the award-winning Kiwi/Samoan playwright of international festival hit Black Faggot, comes the Wellington premiere season of AT THE WAKE. Chain smoking, booze swilling Joan...

Rushes
Rushes
Feb 23 – Mar 5, 2018

A multi-award winning collaboration, Rushes is an inter-arts experience like no other. Immerse yourself in this unique experience where live music gig meets art gallery...

Joan
Joan
Jan 19 – Feb 17, 2018

Tom Scott’s play, Joan follows his mother’s life from a humble childhood in Southern Ireland to raising six children in grueling circumstances with an angry...

Salonica
Salonica
Feb 15 – Feb 17, 2018

In 1916 a multi-national mass of humanity descended on the ancient city of Salonica. Refugees and soldiers created a vast tented city. In the lull...

Peter Pan – Reprise!
Peter Pan – Reprise!
Jan 2 – Jan 13, 2018

Peter Pan the Pantomime returns 2 January! This hugely entertaining panto provides spadesful of fun with outstanding singing and dancing by a tip-top cast. Peter...

Floral Notes
Floral Notes
Apr 4 – Apr 28, 2012

World Premiere A fabulous new musical play starring all-time theatre favourites Geraldine Brophy and Jane Keller. Iris and Rosemary were pen pals when they were...

Meeting Karpovsky
Meeting Karpovsky
Feb 10 – Feb 25, 2012

Award-winning production returns "Pure magic... together they are magnificent" - The Listener Sylvia used to travel the world and its famous ballet theatres. Now she...

The Motor Camp
The Motor Camp
Jan 21 – Feb 18, 2012

A cracker Kiwi camping comedy Following a triumphant sell-out season in 2011, The Motor Camp returns. Enjoy the escapades of two couples and two teenagers...

Esencia del Flamenco
Esencia del Flamenco
Jan 31 – Feb 5, 2012

With special Guests from Barcelona - Cristina Lopez Gomes (cante) and Paul Bosauder (guitar) Haunting song, intense emotions and mesmeric rhythms Desde Sevilla Flamenco Dance...

Videos


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Bruce Mason Centre (7/10-7/11)
Jesus Christ Superstar in New Zealand Jesus Christ Superstar
The Civic, Auckland (10/21-11/08)
Jersey Boys in New Zealand Jersey Boys
Isaac Theatre Royal (9/18-10/03)
Matilda - Maggots Cast NZSL in New Zealand Matilda - Maggots Cast NZSL
BNZ Theatre (7/04-7/04)
Tarzan in New Zealand Tarzan
Sir Howard Morrison Centre (8/05-8/08)
Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me in New Zealand Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me
St James Theatre Wellington (9/04-9/04)
Jesus Christ Superstar in New Zealand Jesus Christ Superstar
St James Theatre Wellington (11/18-11/28)
Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show in New Zealand Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show
Sir Howard Morrison Centre (7/12-7/12)
Defending the Caveman in New Zealand Defending the Caveman
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre (7/31-8/08)