Sue Wards

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Sue Wards is a Wanaka-based writer with a particular interest in the arts. 

Sue’s interest in theatre dates back to performing in one-act plays at high school, and continues with her membership of women’s theatre group, Flat Out Productions – as well as her attendance of as many theatrical events as possible.

Sue has written for a range of audiences, most recently in community news, where she has experience as a reporter and editor over the past eight years. She currently writes for the Wanaka App (the first community news and information app in New Zealand) and reviews for Theatreview. 

Sue has a Master’s degree in social science and a love of rock climbing as well as the arts. She lives near Wanaka with her partner and their two children. 

Sue Wards's reviews

REMOTE THOUGHTS – Musings from the Bush

Hawea

27/03/2023 - 28/03/2023

"Strong performance reflects the zeitgeist of an intense and beautiful world..
Brendan Dooley MAYHEM! and CHEEKY, QUIRKY AND CLASSY

Wanaka

05/03/2020 - 05/03/2020

"‘Impossible’ magic and a bit dodgy..
SNO WHYTE AND THE SEVEN

Wanaka

04/12/2019 - 06/12/2019

"Plenty of local and contemporary laughs..
JAC (who is resilient) AND THE BEANSPROUTS

Wanaka

19/12/2018 - 22/12/2018

"Hits the mark..
SEVEN DEADLY STUNTS

Dunedin, Wellington, Invercargill, Wanaka

17/04/2018 - 10/11/2018

"Great stuff for a small community..

"Funny, scary, silly, saucy fun..

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THE MESSY MAGIC ADVENTURE

Wanaka, Nelson, Invercargill, Wellington

18/04/2017 - 10/11/2018

"Subversive thrill in magical messiness..

"A masterclass in entertainment..

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CINDY AND THE VILLANELLES

Wanaka

21/12/2017 - 23/12/2017

"Ticks all the panto boxes..
NO SCIENCE TO GOODBYE

Wanaka, Global,

07/04/2017 - 31/05/2020

"A beauty in the loneliness of disconnected characters..

"Beautiful and evocative script needs more work in production..
LOSING FAITH

Wanaka

27/09/2016 - 01/10/2016

"Post-natal truths..
SONS OF A BITCH & Mel Parsons

Wanaka

07/04/2016 - 08/04/2016

"Hysterically funny and feel-good..

"World-class, quintessentially Kiwi, full of heart and humour..
IT’S YOUR SH*T

Hawea

30/04/2014 - 03/05/2014

"Funny, cheeky and just a bit philosophical..
TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN

Invercargill, Queenstown, Cromwell, Nelson

04/03/2014 - 05/04/2014

"Seamless meshing of two stories..

"Vivid recreation close to home..
BLACK GRACE: VAKA

Nelson, Wellington, Queenstown, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch

24/07/2012 - 14/09/2013

"Pulsating and thrilling performance..

"Explosive rhythm and energy..

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TRACING HAMLET

Wanaka

16/04/2013 - 21/04/2013

"Stimulating theatre in a labyrinthine setting..
IVY – SAVIOUR OF THE DINOSAUR!

Wellington, Christchurch, Wanaka

30/06/2012 - 06/09/2013

"Accessible and imaginative..

"Cleaning lady polishes off disaster..

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