by Neil Brewer - May 14, 2026
What did our critic think of FUQ BOIZ at Bats Theatre?...
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...
by Neil Brewer - May 06, 2026
This is a play that will linger in the mind long after the curtain falls....
by Glenda Pearce - April 29, 2026
Opening this Friday at the Dolphin theatre, is another classic mystery thriller from Agatha Christie. The Queen of the Whodunnit would be extremely delighted with this beautifully executed entrancing vision of the classic crime of passion....
by Glenda Pearce - April 27, 2026
This production is one of obvious beauty - and much more. Congratulations to Harlequin for providing spectacular family entertainment of such high quality. Collaboratively directed by Charlotte West with musical direction by Courtney Noble, choreography by Hayz Pincheira Rowe, and assistant dire...
by Glenda Pearce - April 15, 2026
And incredibly powerful – as powerful as any Greek tragedy might be. And the roots of the script itself bring out the typical themes of the Greek playwrights. What happens when love becomes obsessive and jealous, what happens when personal desire escalates to challenge community loyalty, and what ...
by Neil Brewer - April 10, 2026
& Juliet is a jukebox musical that premiered in Manchester in 2019 before opening in London’s West End later that year. Created by writer David West Read, with a score made up of pop hits by Max Martin, it reimagines Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet through a modern, feminist lens. The show later ...
by Neil Brewer - April 11, 2026
What did our critic think of RIDE THE CYCLONE BY WITCH MUSIC THEATRE at Circa Theatre?...
by Neil Brewer - April 08, 2026
Catch Me If You Can is a stage musical based on the real-life story of master con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. With a book by Terrence McNally and music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, the show premiered in 2009 before opening on Broadway in 2011, earning multiple Tony Award nominations. ...
by Neil Brewer - April 07, 2026
Chicago is a musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. It premiered on Broadway in 1975, inspired by real-life 1920s murder cases reported by journalist Maurine Dallas Watkins. Initially overshadowed by A Chorus Line, the show achieved iconic status foll...
Past Shows
The Royal New Zealand Ballet returns to its roots in its 60th birthday year with a 46 centre tour of heartland New Zealand. In celebration...
Story Jupiter was the Ancient Roman King of the gods and it is fitting that Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 is named for this most powerful...
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to present a national tour of New Zealand dance icon Russell Kerr’s classic production of Swan Lake as...
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to present a national tour of New Zealand dance icon Russell Kerr’s classic production of Swan Lake as...
Story The first four notes of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony comprise one of the most famous moments in the history of music. Just like ‘fate knocking...
THE GREATEST SUCCESS OF THE RUSSIAN THEATRE IS UNDOUBTEDLY CLASSICAL BALLET An area in which Russian dancers have reigned supreme since the 1820’s. LA CLASSIQUE...
Story The NZSO extends another warm welcome to British maestro Mark Wigglesworth in a concert dedicated to all-time favourites. Vaughan-Williams’s velvety The Lark Ascending is...
Tracy Turnblad, a large girl with big hair and a kind heart, has only one passion - to dance. She wins a spot on the...
We are lucky this season to welcome the magnetic and virtuosic cellist Daniel Müller-Schott. Described in the New York Times as ‘a fearless player with...
Three brand new works that celebrate the joy of dance. Royal New Zealand Ballet Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel creates his first original work for the...
World Vision’s thrilled to bring you a brand new Kids for Kids concert: ‘Happy Days’. Jam-packed with popular sing-along tunes, the show promises a huge...
They’re back! The global phenomenon that took New Zealand by storm in 2009 returns with a brand new show set to cause Beatlemania once more....
Rediscover the magnificence of music in a concert that showcases some of the most beloved works in the repertoire. Beethoven’s glorious Seventh Symphony is filled...
The Royal New Zealand Ballet returns to its roots in its 60th birthday year with a 46 centre tour of heartland New Zealand. In celebration...
“playing of jaw-dropping prowess revealing masterpieces of the 20th century quartet literature … seek out this group – they are clearly bound for greatness.” MusicWeb...
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO - 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR OF NZ With special guests Hello Sailor & Hammond Gamble Band Brent Eccles Entertainment, The...
Scottish born singer-songwriter Isla Grant returns to New Zealand in 2012 with a fresh look and brand new show. Isla’s beautiful voice together with an...
Celebrate Michael Houstoun’s 60th birthday with a special series of concerts, featuring Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations. Described by pianist Alfred Brendel as “the greatest of all...
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...
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...
Videos
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Viva La Dirt League Bruce Mason Centre (5/30-5/30) |
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Phantom of the Opera Centrestage (5/09-5/24) |
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NYT production of Disney''s The Little Mermaid Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre (6/26-6/28) |
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Jesus Christ Superstar The Civic, Auckland (10/21-11/08) |
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Tera Te Auahi Sir Howard Morrison Centre (6/10-6/13) |
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The Addams Family Musical Bruce Mason Centre (7/10-7/11) |
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Judy''s Encore Bruce Mason Centre (8/09-8/09) |
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The Bridie and Rebecca Variety Show (but it’s just Rebecca and Bridie) Basement Theatre (5/09-5/23) |
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Jesus Christ Superstar St James Theatre Wellington (11/18-11/28) |
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Defending the Caveman Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre (7/31-8/08) |
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