THE PUMPHOUSE

by Glenda Pearce - September 17, 2023

What did our critic think of THE TWITS at THe PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland?...

by Monica Moore - September 01, 2023

Realism, comedy and romance are all intertwined in the work of Kathryn Burnett who has collaborated with Award-winning screenwriter Nick Ward (Stickmen, Second Hand Wedding, Love Birds, Fresh Eggs, Outrageous Fortune) to create a romantic comedy about a romantic comedy. The script has layer after la...

by Glenda Pearce - July 28, 2023

What did our critic think of A WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at The Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland?...

by Glenda Pearce - June 25, 2023

What did our critic think of THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE at Pumphouse THEATRE, TAKAPUND?...

by Glenda Pearce - March 24, 2023

Excellent two hander , written and directed by Tanya M. Wheeler, made its world premiere at THE PUMPHOUSE THEATRE on Wednesday 22 March. Sounding very much like authentic conversation, it's a very moving and inspiring narrative about two women who find solace and support through a desire to move for...

by Glenda Pearce - February 10, 2023

MY YEAR WITH LORRAINE is coming to at Pumphouse Theatre, Takapund. Written and directed by Tanya Wheeler, this is her third play and it is debuting at The Pumphouse March 22-26....

by Glenda Pearce - November 13, 2022

What did our critic think of DI AND VIV AND ROSE at THE PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland?Don't we all hunger for human connection? Love? Support? Laughter?  Directed superbly, with exquisite attention to detail, by Stephanie McKellar- Smith, the action of this emotionally-charged play centres o...

by Glenda Pearce - September 25, 2022

What did our critic think of THE WHALE RIDER at The Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland?...

by Monica Moore - September 18, 2022

The play boils society down to two sorts of people: the ones who are focused on the accumulation of more, and the self-serving leeches who survive off those who accumulate. The audience starts by laughing at the characters but leaves wondering if we were laughing at boldly painted versions of oursel...

by Blair Ingenthron - August 28, 2022

The world premiere of Kathryn Burnett's new play, The Campervan, directed by Simon Prast, will begin its Covid delayed season at the PumpHouse Theatre in Takapuna....