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Two Guitars
Palmerston North
30/09/2023 - 14/10/2023
"Comedy belies complex questions of identity and belonging..
Ladies Night
Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland
26/09/2023 - 19/10/2023
"Multi-talented performers deliver fun, friendship, sexy vibes and good times..
"High art or mere titillation? Slickly-produced, agreeably rambunctious show..
Bunga's Paradise
Auckland
26/09/2023 - 30/09/2023
"Beautifully articulated weaving of movement, song, theatre and audience interaction..
"Centering Tongan culture and values within a well known narrative of the ‘migrant dream’ in Aotearoa ..
WAITING
Wellington, Auckland
28/06/2022 - 30/09/2023
"The perfect marriage of script, actor, and production. Physical theatre at its best...
"A spellbinding hour of poetic, physical, metaphysical, existential and practical performative excellence..
The Grumpiest Child in the World
Upper Hutt, Wellington
09/09/2023 - 28/09/2023
"She wasnt that grumpy, she was happy most of the show. ..
"A playful kitchen sink quest for uniqueness..
Ātete - To Resist
Dunedin, Wellington
15/10/2022 - 16/09/2023
"Swaroopa Unni’s bravery is inspiring..
"Beauty and Formality Belies the Challenge..
GOLDILOCKS
Wellington
23/09/2023 - 30/09/2023
"The fun cast inspires the little audience members to play along with them..
5 SLICES OF ANOTHER LIFE – Development Season
Wellington
21/09/2023 - 24/09/2023
"Forces audiences to think while laughing until they cry..
Dance Nation
Christchurch
23/09/2023 - 21/10/2023
"Stellar ensemble cast pour their heart and soles into triumphant Dance Nation...
Matilda The Musical
Tauranga
21/09/2023 - 07/10/2023
"An absolute cracker with no weak performances..
Mr Fungus Dreams
Wellington
19/09/2023 - 07/10/2023
"Has a little something for everyone and a little something of everything ..
My Fair Lady
Christchurch
21/09/2023 - 30/09/2023
"A recommended evening out for classic musical theatre fans of all ages...
14 Malone Road
Wellington
13/09/2023 - 15/09/2023
"The organic synergy of rich experiences evoked provokes memories for the audience..
"A profoundly moving transformative experience..
(m)Orpheus
Auckland, Wellington
06/09/2023 - 23/09/2023
"An extraordinary fusion of opera, dance and music..
"Five-point star—visionary and innovative ..
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The Manic Monologues
Hamilton
19/09/2023 - 23/09/2023
"Has an important place in stoking conversations about mental health and fostering empathy..
ÉMILIE
Auckland
19/09/2023 - 23/09/2023
"A sweet, delightful, funny and expertly crafted tribute..
PŌHUTU
Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua
06/06/2019 - 15/09/2023
"We are transported to life at Whakarewarewa. Puarenga stream, bubbles and water...
"Tangible and intangible landscapes reimagined..
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A Tart on Tour
Auckland, Wellington
14/02/2023 - 16/09/2023
"Recommended to anyone who has ever dealt with rejection and kept going..
"A testament to her skills, resilience and capacity to survive where others have not..
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Fame or Die
Wellington
19/09/2023 - 23/09/2023
"A winning charm in the way Ginge and Minge work with and off each other..
Dr Drama Makes a Musical
Wellington, Auckland
19/09/2023 - 04/11/2023
"An innovative show crammed with many thought-provoking ideas..
Our Jurisdiction
Auckland
19/09/2023 - 23/09/2023
"Holds time hostage; a distortion reiterated in movement..
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Headlines
Friday September 22, 2023
We are delighted to announce a reo name for Theatreview: Te Whare Tapere Tirohanga Hou.
Saturday July 1, 2023
NEW ZEALAND’S OLDEST UNIVERSITY THEATRE PROGRAMME UNDER THREAT. Thinking about what would be lost if these cuts proceed has led me to attempt a brief history of our Theatre Programme. As a graduate and a staff member here for nearly 25 years, I’ve witnessed first-hand the massive contribution this programme has made to the arts in Wellington, in Aotearoa and beyond.
Deadlines
Monday July 24, 2023
... less than ONE MONTH till registrations for 2024 open at 5 pm on the 18th of August and remain open until October when we will announce the applications for both Kākano and Living Wage Funding. It's all go here at NZ Fringe!
Wednesday July 5, 2023
The Performance Arcade is looking for works to present in their fourteenth annual presentation on Wellington Waterfront.
Views & Q's
Sunday June 18, 2023
Comment on review of "Sax Appeal" - "The Pepsi Light version of the Flight of the Conchords indeed (I'm kidding, its Tough Tiger Fist baby)! ..."
Monday May 29, 2023
Comment on review of "Romeo and Juliet 2023" - "Well put, the Royal New Zealand Ballet has a rich repertoire of works that haven’t been seen in sometime."
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