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William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
Dunedin
15/03/2025 - 17/03/2025
"An excellent production that should be widely seen..
ration the Queen’s Veges
Auckland
23/02/2025 - 14/03/2025
"A true story told with charm, clarity and honesty, totally recommended..
Twelfth Night: LGBTQ+ teenage edition
Dunedin
14/03/2025 - 16/03/2025
"Radiates with an unfiltered joy..
Just Eat the Damn Sausage
Dunedin
14/03/2025 - 16/03/2025
"From a handful to all hands on deck..
Rampage – the true story of a drug fuelled adventure at Nelson Hospital
Nelson
10/03/2025 - 10/03/2025
"An hilarious comedy show, rich with storytelling and dark, self-deprecating humour..
THE KIDS MIGHT DIE (a tale told by an idiot)
Wellington, Nelson
05/03/2025 - 15/03/2025
"Flawless timing, crisp delivery, crafty interplay with the audience..
"Delighted that such talent serves as a salve in this era of idiocy..
Donna Brookbanks: Green Fingered
Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin
22/09/2024 - 15/03/2025
"Evergreen silliness with emotional weight..
"Hits more than it misses..
Margot's Bench
Dunedin
14/03/2025 - 16/03/2025
"Efficient and enjoyable: ten-minute play delights Fringe-goers ..
A Fly on the Wall
Dunedin
13/03/2025 - 15/03/2025
"Impressive debut, well worth a look..
Love; Mum
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
04/03/2025 - 29/03/2025
"A celebration of friendship – I laugh and cry a lot..
"A heartfelt celebration of motherhood, and the power of Pacific wahine..
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An Iliad
Dunedin
13/03/2025 - 16/03/2025
"Hilarious and deeply tragic..
HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
Dunedin, Auckland
13/03/2025 - 23/03/2025
"A highly recommended show that unpacks a fascinating woman and her time..
Chrome Dome and Schizo
Auckland
11/03/2025 - 15/03/2025
"Quality performances in this holistic portrayal of a patient in recovery..
Lula Washington Dance Theatre
Auckland
13/03/2025 - 16/03/2025
"Core themes of identity, history, community, and social justice thread the work together..
A HOT GIRL AND HER SUZUKI SWIFT
Wellington, Dunedin
22/02/2024 - 15/03/2025
"A Comedian's Swift Acceleration to Success..
"Genuine delight in the glow of human connection..
Everything That Happened at Number 68
Dunedin
13/03/2025 - 15/03/2025
"A Warm Tea on a Cold Night..
"Blends humour, heart and a touch of vulnerability..
ASMR HOUR
Dunedin
13/03/2025 - 14/03/2025
"Little Sounds: Glorious and Grotesque..
The Elephant In the Room
Nelson
11/03/2025 - 13/03/2025
"Clever script, distinctive characters, powerful twist, unnecessary ending..
SMASHED – The Nightcap
Auckland
11/03/2025 - 23/03/2025
"Boisterous, anarchic, a small accordion orchestra … and marshmallows. Cabaret at its vivid best..
Jessie and Other Stories
Nelson
06/03/2025 - 10/03/2025
"Engaging storytelling delightfully rebellious with exquisite live music..
Passing Through
Nelson
10/03/2025 - 11/03/2025
"Light humour well woven into the story telling..
Prima Facie
Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Palmerston North
18/06/2024 - 22/07/2025
"Experience this fantastic production and make the change..
"Sublime storytelling shaped for us by a theatre genius. A gift without ego...
The Extra
Nelson
09/03/2025 - 10/03/2025
"Delightfully blends laughter and thoughtfulness to capture the essence of teen relationships..
MODERN GOD
Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch, Wellington
20/02/2025 - 15/03/2025
"Triumphant . . . fascinating, witty ... challenging exploration..
"Amazingly perceptive, thought-provoking, clever analysis, interpretation and questioning..
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Steiner and the Snake
Nelson
08/03/2025 - 09/03/2025
"Left with a newfound curiosity — and concern — about Steiner’s troubling philosophies..
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Headlines
Friday March 14, 2025
NZ FRINGE 2025 AWARDS
NZ FRINGE 2025 AWARDS FULL LIST OF WINNERS Best in Fringe sponsored by Her Worship the Mayor: For You to Know and Me to Find Out
Wednesday February 12, 2025
Dunedin Theatre Awards 2025 – Finalists
In a statement this week, the Otepoti Dunedin Theatre Reviewers Collective announced the finalists for the 13th Otepoti Dunedin Theatre Awards, to be held on Monday, February 17, from 5.30pm at Te Whare o Rukutia, 20 Princes St.
Deadlines
Wednesday February 12, 2025
The Wellington Theatre Awards
SEEKING TWO NEW JUDGES The Wellington Theatre Awards Trust is seeking expressions of interest for new judges to join our wonderful judging panel for 2025. We are looking for 2 new judges to join the current panel this year, supporting the Wellington Theatre Sector. This is a volunteer position - looking for committed and reliable individuals to attend productions across Poneke and to contribute to the Wellington Theatre Awards Judging sessions.
Friday December 6, 2024
Whakaari Aotearoa Drama New Zealand Research Opportunity
Mahi Whakaari o Aotearoa – Drama New Zealand is committed to supporting kaiako in all sectors of drama and theatre education within Aotearoa. Whakaari Aotearoa Drama New Zealand along with our tertiary partners have acknowledged a gap in our understanding of current research directly related to Drama & Theatre in Education in Aotearoa. Drama New Zealand is therefore looking for a researcher to complete a literature review of theatre / drama in education research in a New Zealand context. The Literature review is to be available to kaiako and ākonga via our Whakaari Aotearoa, Drama New Zealand website.
Views & Q's
Sunday February 16, 2025
CatGPT reviewed by ChatGPT
Comment posted to Deb Rea’s review of CatGPT I was so astonished by the ChatGPT that I asked Deb how it came about. She replied: “I spent about a minute making sure it understood that I was talking about the show. Then it wrote one that I didn't like so I asked it to try to match L3NT1Ls personality more. Then it wrote one
Wednesday December 4, 2024
Comments posted to review of Invisible:
Sarah Barham December 1st, 2024 And in an ironic twist, this reviewer misrepresented and trivialised these women’s traumatic stories thus underlining the point of the show! Sarah Barham December 3rd, 2024 Specifically -
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