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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...
by Glenda Pearce - December 10, 2025
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CRISIS at Q Theatre, Auckland?...
Past Shows
A joyous retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven scheming brothers and his coat of many colours, Joseph is a kaleidoscope of catchy...
Letters. Funny old things? They can make you laugh. They can make you cry. They can make paper aeroplanes. This show features some of the...
Its been hailed as ‘The Last Great 60’s Tour’, UK 60’s Group Gerry & The Pacemakers have announced their Farewell World Tour which starts in...
Award-winning lead performances present the original aesthetic romantic interpretation with style, fantasy and colours. A four-act performance with a unique and wonderful feast of music,...
Fobulous is the latest offering from the comedy hit making team of Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepuleai, also known as The Laughing Samoans. With hits...
Alan Davies, one of the UK’s best-loved comedians and actors - star of QI & Jonathan Creek – makes a long-awaited return to New Zealand...
The Emmy, BAFTA and Golden Globe award winning co-creator of The Office and Extras is about to bring his first ever stand-up comedy tour STEPHEN...
Sleeping Beauty is a traditional and favourite fairytale and a classical ballet for everyone. Talented young Wellington dancers take the stage to tell the story...
Without the restrictions of the TV cameras and the censors, the 7 Days team rip the piss out of the news, the newsmakers and each...
As seen on 7 Days, Australia’s Most Wanted comedian Chopper returns to NZ for his biggest tour to date, and this time, he’s brought a...
Playing to sold out houses all over the world, POTTED POTTER takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a...
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...
GOMEZ make a welcome return to NZ, performing at Wellington’s Opera House on Wednesday 24th of October. To celebrate 15 years of existence the band...
The New York quartet - Grizzly Bear - are bringing their resplendent, harmony-soaked chamber-pop to New Zealand for the first time in their career with...
This October, the passionate and charismatic Billy Bragg, returns to our shores to support the release of Mermaid Ave – The Complete Sessions and mark...
The Wellington Community Choir present Land, Sea and Friendly Creatures, featuring contrasting styles of music in what promises to be a highly entertaining programme of...
Building on its triumphant 2011 double bill production of Trial by Jury and HMS Pinafore, Wellington G&S Light Opera returns to The Opera House to...
Oh What a Night! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons is a highly-successful production written by independent Motown producer and creative...
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