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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...

Review: WAR HERO at Stagecraft Theatre


by Neil Brewer - May 06, 2026

This is a play that will linger in the mind long after the curtain falls....

Past Shows

Beethoven reCYCLE – Part Three
Nov 8 – Nov 11, 2013

“Outstanding Beethoven all round. The special attraction is the rare spiritual dimension in Houstoun’s playing of the serene finales... It’s as though Beethoven were no...

Goldner String Quartet with Piers Lane
Sep 30

Immensely popular on both sides of the Tasman, the Goldner String Quartet and pianist Piers Lane have won numerous accolades for their recordings that include...

Mika Singh Live in Concert
Mar 30

Mika, is a prolific Indian singer, composer, performer and songwriter who has belted out many chart buster from his private albums and Bollywood films is...

The Manhattan Transfer
Feb 23

They're back, for one show only in which they perform the entire concert. Its the hit line-up of Tim Hauser, Cheryl Bentyne, Janis Siegel and...

Mahler 7
Nov 10

Gustav Mahler’s tantalising Seventh Symphony is as intriguing as it is intoxicating. This complex symphony continues to fascinate and beguile musicians and audiences. Conjuring fantastical...

An Acoustic Evening with Ben Harper
Nov 2 – Nov 3, 2012

A world renowned musician, songwriter, producer and activist, his unceasing commitment to International touring has helped him grow a fan base that now spans several...

Forbidden Love
Oct 13

While convalescing abroad, Tchaikovsky conceived his breathtaking Violin Concerto. The work was initially declared unplayable but has since become a cornerstone of the violin repertoire...

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
Sep 28 – Sep 29, 2012

Bill Bailey had doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of unease and apprehension,...

Around the World in 80 Minutes
Sep 22

Journey around the world with the NZSO. Setting forth with a work from Christchurch composer Anthony Ritchie, his Diary of a Madman: Dedication to Shostakovich...

The Air Force Proms
Sep 16

The Air Force Proms have been running for over ten years now and this year is particularly special. The 75th Diamond Jubilee also coincides with...

Videos


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Spark Arena (10/24-10/24)
Jesus Christ Superstar in New Zealand Jesus Christ Superstar
The Civic, Auckland (10/21-11/08)
Defending the Caveman in New Zealand Defending the Caveman
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre (7/31-8/08)
Matilda - Opening Night - Worms Cast in New Zealand Matilda - Opening Night - Worms Cast
BNZ Theatre (6/27-6/27)
NYT production of Disney''s The Little Mermaid in New Zealand NYT production of Disney''s The Little Mermaid
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre (6/26-6/28)
Matilda - Worms Cast in New Zealand Matilda - Worms Cast
BNZ Theatre (7/01-7/04)
Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show in New Zealand Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show
Sir Howard Morrison Centre (7/12-7/12)
Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour in New Zealand Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour
James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (10/16-10/16)
Tarzan in New Zealand Tarzan
Sir Howard Morrison Centre (8/05-8/08)
Matilda - Maggots NZSL in New Zealand Matilda - Maggots NZSL
BNZ Theatre (7/04-7/04)