 reviewed by Paul Simei-Barton (New Zealand Herald) 20 Oct 2008 |
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Phantom’s haunting tale stands the test of time Since its London debut in 1986 The Phantom of the Opera has spawned a plethora of productions throughout the world and with box-office receipts surpassing Cats, the show can accurately lay claim to being the world's most popular musical. [more] |
 reviewed by Paul Simei-Barton (New Zealand Herald) 21 Oct 2008 |
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Moments of sheer brilliance during ‘in yer face’ show With an Australasian tour that takes in more than a dozen venues, Steven Berkoff is doing what he does best - delivering his own brand of "in yer face" theatre, honing his formidable skills and hopefully finding sustenance in the sparks that flow between a performer and a live audience. [more] |
 reviewed by Paul Simei-Barton (New Zealand Herald) 8 Dec 2008 |
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Oh deer … It’s Mr Claus who has been a naughty boy Be warned: These reindeer are nothing like the cute creatures in the Disney movies and no amount of parental guidance could shield children from the scandalous debauchery described by Jeff Goode's wickedly funny vision of high times at the North Pole. [more] |
 reviewed by Paul Simei-Barton (New Zealand Herald) 16 Feb 2009 |
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Season opener good for a laugh despite gaps Auckland Theatre Company's season opener is a bubbly confection that gently lampoons the intrepid heroism of John Buchan's tautly written thriller set in the tumultuous years leading to the outbreak of World War I. [more] |
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THE TEMPEST at Old Arts Quad of the Maidment Theatre reviewed by Paul Simei-Barton (New Zealand Herald) 2 Mar 2009 |
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Fresh faces rise to the challenge of Bard’s poetry I was fortunate to catch Auckland University's Summer Shakespeare before the weekend's stormy weather put a dampener on the season. The event has transferred to a corner of Old Government House gardens ... [more] |
 reviewed by Paul Simei-Barton (New Zealand Herald) 28 Mar 2009 |
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Aussie My Fair Lady is still ‘loverly’ Opera Australia has pulled together all the right ingredients with a fabulously entertaining and surprisingly poignant presentation of the musical whose songs are embedded in the memories of all who grew up in the late 50s and early 60s, when the soundtrack album dominated the airwaves. [more] |
 reviewed by Paul Simei-Barton (New Zealand Herald) 11 Apr 2009 |
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Tale of tyranny a rare treat Hard on the heels of the Auckland Festival, the city has been blessed with a taste of the world's finest theatre in the Bridge Project. It boasts the creme de la crème of trans-Atlantic acting talent convened under the inspiration of director Sam Mendes whose phenomenal career has been honoured with both an Academy Award and the Olivier Outstanding Achievement Award. [more] |
 reviewed by Paul Simei-Barton (New Zealand Herald) 4 May 2009 |
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Passions of youth swing to late ’50s styles and sounds Michael Hurst's high-spirited modernisation has a freshness and vitality that should make the classic story of mistaken identity accessible to a younger audience. The play's multiple layers of dissimulation – with ironical asides pitched directly at the audience – creates a distinctly post-modern texture. [more] |
 reviewed by Paul Simei-Barton (New Zealand Herald) 8 Jun 2009 |
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Stellar Cross performance electrifies poetic memories It is difficult to think of Cats without envisioning the iconic West End or Broadway extravaganzas that redefined contemporary musical theatre. But in the hands of Harlequin Musical Theatre ... [more] |
 reviewed by Paul Simei-Barton (New Zealand Herald) 10 Jun 2009 |
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Lantern sheds light on Chinese-Kiwi cultural experiences Chinese lanterns – with an inscrutable riddle written on the outside and a flickering flame within – are the central metaphor in Renee Liang's intimate journey through the fractured domestic life of a New Zealand Chinese family. [more] |
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