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Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at PumpHouse Theatre Auckland
by Glenda Pearce - February 21, 2026
What did our critic think of THE LAST FIVE YEARS at PUmphouse Theatre Auckland?...
KING LEAR by Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe
by Neil Brewer - February 22, 2026
What did our critic think of KING LEAR at Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe?...
Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at Gryphon Theatre
by Neil Brewer - February 04, 2026
The Book of Will is a contemporary play by American playwright Lauren Gunderson, first premiering in January 2017 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. It went on to win the 2018 Harold and Mimi Steinberg / American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, recognising it as one of the mos...
Review: 'MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING' AND 'ROMEO AND JULIET' at Shoreside Theatre
by Glenda Pearce - January 18, 2026
What did our critic think of 'MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING' AND 'ROMEO AND JULIET' at Shoreside Theatre?...
Review: GENUINE AND STABLE at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
by Glenda Pearce - December 11, 2025
Imagine the situation. You’re in love. You are asked to defend your present relationship as one that could endure. Could you be supremely confident that nothing could shake its foundations? If asked by authorities, what proof would youneed? How easy is it to truly have an open mind? Do we make a...
Review: A CHRISTMAS CRISIS at Q Theatre, Auckland
by Glenda Pearce - December 10, 2025
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CRISIS at Q Theatre, Auckland?...
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...
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