THE COURT THEATRE

by Neil Brewer - March 19, 2026

Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show premiered in London in 1973, born from his love of sci‑fi B‑movies and glam rock, and quickly grew into a cult theatrical hit celebrated for its wild, subversive energy....

by Neil Brewer - March 18, 2026

First performed in 1990, Gasping is Ben Elton’s debut stage play, a sharp, satirical comedy that takes gleeful aim at corporate excess. It quickly became a hit thanks to its exaggerated, almost cartoon‑like depiction of the high‑powered world of big business....

by Neil Brewer - March 07, 2026

Bold, often raunchy, frequently funny, and unexpectedly tender...

by Glenda Pearce - March 02, 2026

On a sultry Auckland night (in more ways than one), an expectant crowd gathered, some in drag and raucous garb, others bustling from a long week of work. The majestic Civic Theatre beckoned with ample arms, its two tiered hall resplendent in historic finery. The scene was set for Richard O’Brien�...

by Neil Brewer - February 28, 2026

What did our critic think of FRANK. THE MUSICAL at Gryphon Theatre?...

by Glenda Pearce - February 21, 2026

What did our critic think of THE LAST FIVE YEARS at PUmphouse Theatre Auckland?...

by Neil Brewer - February 22, 2026

What did our critic think of KING LEAR at Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe?...

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...

by Glenda Pearce - January 18, 2026

What did our critic think of 'MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING' AND 'ROMEO AND JULIET' at Shoreside Theatre?...

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...