NEW ZEALAND THEATER SHOWS

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Hairspray
Hairspray
8/6 - 8/10/2024


This fun-loving new musical delights audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore, where the 50's are out-- and change is in the air. Lovable ...

The Illiterate Book Club
The Illiterate Book Club
8/20 - 8/31/2024


A heart-warming, charming and bittersweet story of six passionate readers who have created novel ways to keep their love of books in their lives.

Jersey Boys
10/4 - 10/12/2024


With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, JERSEY BOYS follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes ...


Returning to New Zealand by popular demand, Night Fever is set to take over when this superb musical tribute comes to town! Expect all the ...


A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a co-production between the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Queensland Ballet. "If you are going to do fairies there can ...


‘The Boss’ Bruce Springsteen Experience is an international level show honoring the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. With a full ...



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Review: MAMMA MIA! at Civic Theatre, Invercargill Photo
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Civic Theatre, Invercargill


by Neil Brewer - July 16, 2024

Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical featuring the timeless songs of the legendary Swedish pop group ABBA. It is set on a picturesque Greek island and tells the story of a young bride-to-be, her mother and three possible fathers....

Review: HANDBAGGED by Stagecraft Photo
Review: HANDBAGGED by Stagecraft


by Neil Brewer - July 09, 2024

An outstanding play performed by an outstanding cast...

Review: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY at Circa Theatre Photo
Review: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY at Circa Theatre


by Neil Brewer - July 09, 2024

“Sense and Sensibility” is a classic novel by Jane Austen, published anonymously in three volumes in 1811. It offers a vivid depiction of 19th-century middle-class life in England, following the romantic relationships of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood....

Review: AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS at Howick Little Theatre Photo
Review: AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS at Howick Little Theatre


by Glenda Pearce - July 07, 2024

Looking for family theatre – for the July holidays – this is definitely worth investigating. Get along on this exciting journey! Even if you’re not usually live theatre goers, this latest treat at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE will definitely appeal to school aged children, parents and grandparents… and it’...

Review: NICOLA CHEESEMAN IS BACK at Herald Theatre Photo
Review: NICOLA CHEESEMAN IS BACK at Herald Theatre


by Monica Moore - July 08, 2024

Kathryn Burnett's insightful script, coupled with Jodie Rimmer’s extraordinary performance, makes this show a must-see for anyone seeking poignant reflections on resilience, identity, and the pursuit of happiness. And a damn good belly-aching laugh....

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre Photo
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Court Theatre


by Neil Brewer - July 08, 2024

Something Rotten! premiered on Broadway in 2015 and was nominated for ten Tony Awards. It is the story of the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who strive for success in the theatrical world as they compete with their incredibly popular competitor, one William Shakespeare. Desperate to out-Bard the B...

Review: FIVE GO ON AN ADVENTURE at Pumphouse Theatre, Auckland Photo
Review: FIVE GO ON AN ADVENTURE at Pumphouse Theatre, Auckland


by Glenda Pearce - June 30, 2024

What did our critic think of FIVE GO ON AN ADVENTURE at Pumphouse Theatre, Auckland?...

Review: WHEN HARRIET MET SALLY by New Players Theatre Company Photo
Review: WHEN HARRIET MET SALLY by New Players Theatre Company


by Neil Brewer - June 24, 2024

When Harriet met Sally by Cherol Filbee is a short one act play that centres on two main characters, Sally a florist who is about to go on a short holiday with her new man and Harriet, his wife....

Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Bats Theatre Photo
Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Bats Theatre


by Neil Brewer - June 20, 2024

Heartbreak Hotel is the latest offering by EBKM, Eleanor Bishop and Karin McCracken who have worked together since 2017 and have written a number of plays, notably Jane Doe and Body Double, both award winning productions....

Review: PRIMA FACIE at Pumphouse Photo
Review: PRIMA FACIE at Pumphouse


by Monica Moore - June 20, 2024

Michael Hurst’s direction ensures that the play’s heavy themes are expertly managed, bringing a sharp focus to Tessa's internal and external battles. The staging is both minimalist and effective, allowing the strength of the script and the power of Woodhouse’s performance to shine through. ...



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