Heidi North

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 Heidi North has worked in publishing in London and theatre in Wellington. An award winning author, Heidi is now a freelance writer and editor based in Auckland.

Heidi writes poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction and scripts. She has worked as an actor, writer, director and producer in film and theatre. She is passionate about good storytelling across genres. She has also worked for a literary agent and was the coordinator for Show Me Shorts Film Festival for two years. She writes reviews for www.nzbooklovers.co.nz and has been reviewing for theatreview (when in New Zealand) since 2005. 

A study junkie, Heidi is a graduate of the Wellington Performing Arts Centre, Victoria University, The Creative Hub, The London School of Publishing, The Script Factory (UK) and also has an Honours degree in Screen Production from The University of Auckland.

Heidi North's reviews

ROMEO AND JULIET

Auckland

19/02/2016 - 17/04/2016

"An intimate portrayal of youthful love..

"Bound to be captivated..
JESUS CHRIST PART II

Auckland

27/11/2015 - 20/12/2015

"What will Jesus Do?..

"Rollicking good fun..
THE LESSON

Auckland

27/10/2015 - 31/10/2015

"This way madness lies..
ALL YOUR WANTS AND NEEDS FULFILLED FOREVER

NYC, USA, Wellington, Auckland

20/05/2014 - 19/09/2015

"Unfurling lightbulb moment..

"Sharply comedic quest..

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A DOLL'S HOUSE

Auckland

02/05/2015 - 23/05/2015

"Refurbished for the 21st Century..

"Adaptation clever and interesting..

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MRS MCGINTY AND THE BIZARRE PLANT

Christchurch, Auckland

14/01/2015 - 18/04/2015

"Stakes need to be higher..

"Dynamic glee..
PUZZLE

Auckland

17/02/2015 - 21/02/2015

"For Ages 8 to 80..

"Less would be more..
FRANK THE MIND-READING HOTDOG

Auckland, Wellington

10/02/2015 - 06/03/2015

"Mentalist in a Bun..

"He’s great company..
OTHER DESERT CITIES

Auckland

10/05/2014 - 31/05/2014

"Alien behaviour highly entertaining..

"Other American Plays..

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NEXT BIG THINGS – Hosted by Ben Hurley (2014)

Auckland, Wellington

28/04/2014 - 05/05/2014

"Up and coming in Wellington..

"Bang for your buck..
JAMES ACASTER Recognise!

Auckland, Wellington

25/04/2014 - 17/05/2014

"Provokes laughter when least expected..
THEY SAW A THYLACINE

Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland

03/02/2014 - 22/02/2014

"They also came and conquered..

"Powerful performance of a moving story..

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FALLEN ANGELS

Auckland

15/02/2014 - 09/03/2014

"Divine Inspiration..

"A sexy laugh at hypocrisy. What fun...

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RIDING IN CARS WITH (MOSTLY STRAIGHT) BOYS

Auckland, Wellington

06/02/2014 - 15/02/2014

"A journey of self-discovery..

"Empathy assured..
BETWEEN THE SHEETS

Auckland

19/11/2013 - 30/11/2013

"Sleeping with Godot – two women’s fight for a man..

"Lessons in Love..

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CAMINO REAL

Auckland

05/11/2013 - 16/11/2013

"Acting on the Camino Real..

"A visceral performance charged with desire, longing and loss..
THE FEAST

Auckland

15/10/2013 - 19/10/2013

"My compliments to the chef..

"Delicious treats..
MOTEL

Auckland

13/08/2013 - 24/08/2013

"Would benefit from a snappy edit..

"Nothing cheap about motel-room script..

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DEFENSABILITY

Auckland

06/08/2013 - 10/08/2013

"Excellent premise but messy direction..
THE HERETIC

Auckland

18/07/2013 - 10/08/2013

"Pleasantly controversial..

"Climatic wit in science farce..

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KEANU REEVES SAVES THE UNIVERSE

Auckland

16/07/2013 - 20/07/2013

"Zany spoof needs toning down and tweaking up..
INTIMACIES

Auckland

05/07/2013 - 20/07/2013

"Spirited performances..