THE PUMPHOUSE THEATRE

by Glenda Pearce - September 17, 2023

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

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 - 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 - 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 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....

by Monica Moore - June 14, 2022

The audience is robbed of their sense of security; blindsided by anticipation and fear. Thrilled and chilled yet enthralled in a nervous hope that the anxiety and build-up will soon break into yet another fright....gripped by the juxtaposed emotions of hope and fear....

by Monica Moore - May 05, 2022

Director Jennifer Ward-Lealand's expertise and wisdom of the stage lives and breathes through the performance of Cassandra Woodhouse in Hanna. Woodhouse captivated the audience for the entire 90-minute performance. She is sensational. No one was in their seats - they were with her as she carried us...

by Glenda Pearce - January 31, 2022

Opening night of the second play of the Shoreside's Auckland Shakespeare in the Park - and it's raining. However, spirits undeterred - the actors and the audience move into the auditorium, and the comedy begins. The Two Gentlemen of Verona was probably one of Shakespeare's first comedies alongside T...