NEW ZEALAND THEATER SHOWS - PLAYS

by Neil Brewer - November 25, 2024

Cosi is a play by Australian playwright Louis Nowra, first performed in 1992 at the Belvoir St Theatre in Sydney. The play is set in a Melbourne mental institution in 1971 and is semi-autobiographical, serving as a sequel to Nowra's earlier work 'Summer of the Aliens'....

by Monica Moore - November 19, 2024

High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel on January 20, 2006. It became the most commercially successful Disney Channel television film and launched the careers of stars such as Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. The catchy music, lyrics and 'Grease-style' teenage love story gained many fans ...

by Neil Brewer - November 15, 2024

What did our critic think of SLEEPING BEAUTY:THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre?...

by Monica Moore - November 12, 2024

What did our critic think of RENT at Manukau Performing Arts?...

by Neil Brewer - November 07, 2024

The play is notable for it's unique perspective, telling the story from the creatures point of view rather than Victor Frankenstein's. The shift allows the audience to experience the Creatures journey and struggles firsthand. The plot follows the Creature as he navigates a hostile world, seeking acc...

by Neil Brewer - November 06, 2024

What did our critic think of THE TEMPESTUOUS at Circa Theatre?...

by Glenda Pearce - October 18, 2024

What did our critic think of CALL GIRLS BY JAMES CARRICK at THE PUMPHOUSE Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland? Read the review. ...

by Monica Moore - October 15, 2024

Currently lighting up the stage at Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre is Evita, produced by Playhouse Theatre Inc. and directed by Robin Lane. This production showcases stunning vocals and exceptional musical direction. Under the skilled direction of Musical Director Erin Fagan, assisted by Rebecca Hu...

by Glenda Pearce - September 24, 2024

Prepare to be entirely entertained and amused yourself when you take the young ones along to see Tim Bray’s hilarious holiday production, Mrs Wishy-Washy.  Well-respected Auckland’s leading theatre for children and for ingenious interpretation, this is yet again imaginative theatre at its finest. In...

by Monica Moore - September 15, 2024

Dolphin Theatre’s production of Proof by David Auburn, under the direction of Mike Daley, delivers a compelling narrative that intricately weaves themes of familial bonds, the complexities of genius, the challenges of declining mental health and the transformative power of love....