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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
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...
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...
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...
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....
The Firework-Maker's Daughter was originally a classroom play for author Philip Pullman's own pupils and is a brilliant and inspiring story about Lila, whose dreams...
See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! Since 2001, women of all ages have had their spirits lifted...
Step into the frenetic and shadowy world of The 39 Steps. War in Europe looms. On the run for a murder he did not commit,...
C.C is proudly delivering the best stand up comedy in the country with the Canadian Club Real NZ Tour. The stars of 7 days, Ben...
Drinking Habits is a farce in two acts. Sister Augusta and Sister Philamena have been secretly making and selling wine for years to keep the...
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