March 3, 2026

Comment on “Pōneke Gangster”

Tiaki Sharp here! In response to Flora’s earlier comment, yes I did...

February 28, 2026

Comment on “Pōneke Gangster”

I’m curious to know more about, Whaea Putiputi, did Sharp work with trans women when developing this character?

February 28, 2026

Comment on review of “Hook, Line and Sphincter”

I’m glad he mentions poo in the show, does he also mention ...

February 24, 2026

Comment on review of “Early Midnight Circus”

I am really sorry that you had such a miserable time at this show. It is such a shame because the show was literally curated with something for everyone, regardless of your sense of humour, and everyone in the audience was laughing, singing, dancing and really enjoying themselves...

February 24, 2026

Matz Skoog (1957–2026)

An obituary from Jennifer Shennan Matz Skoog was instrumental in strengthening and developing the art and profession of dance in New Zealand during his term as Artistic Director of Royal New Zealand Ballet (1996–2001).

February 20, 2026

Comment on review of “Early Midnight Circus”

I’m not sure you were in the same room as the rest of us....

February 19, 2026

Comment on review of “Early Midnight Circus”

Were any of the Women performers too mouthy?

February 19, 2026

Comment posted to review of “Once Upon a Time in Homowood”

Comment posted to review of Once Upon a Time in Homowood...

February 18, 2026

Comment posted to review of “Katy Borrows Is Cooked”

A much kinder review than I was expecting tbh!

February 17, 2026

Comment posted to “The Glass Menagerie”

Why not do the play as it was intended by the writer? Laura should have a limp. Why didn’t she? Silly to use little coloured bottles (apparently referencing something Tom said) instead of glass animals. For goodness sake, the play is called “The Glass Menagerie”.

February 10, 2026

Dunedin Theatre Awards for 2025

Dunedin Theatre Awards for 2025 OUR 14TH ANNUAL ŌTEPOTI DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARD WINNERS!

January 29, 2026

Comment posted to review of “The Glass Menagerie”

Do you know if they cast a disabled actor? I’ve been hoping to catch a disabled actor in this role for years.

January 27, 2026

Comment posted to review of “The Glass Menagerie”

Thank you for your excellent review. Almost 50 years ago my husband produced this play for Napier Rep.

January 15, 2026

Aroha Awarau

Playmarket is deeply saddened by the passing of playwright Aroha Awarau. A champion for Māori story sovereignty, Aroha built a career over more than two decades which spanned theatre, film and journalism, carving out authentic, community-anchored stories. Underpinned by deep compassion and pride, Aroha was a staunch advocate for uplifting and centring Indigenous voices in mainstream media.

December 10, 2025

WELLINGTON THEATRE AWARDS 2025

WELLINGTON THEATRE AWARDS 2025 [Links to reviews inserted by Theatreview] Most Promising Newcomer Awards (any gender or skill): Most Promising Newcomer Award in honour of George Webby Jackson Burling – Over and Out Most Promising Newcomer Award in honour of Willem Wassenaar Te Ani Solomon – Papa, The Handlers Lighting Designer of the Year sponsored by Grouse Lighting Natasha James – The Sound Inside

November 30, 2025

Leaving a light on for Jennifer Lal

Leaving a light on for Jennifer Lal She was tough. One of those hard-shell, soft-centre types. Laugh like gravel, heart like warm bread. Thick crust with baked in goodness kind. The “life’s a mess, so let’s fn get on with it” kind.

November 24, 2025

2025 Wellington Theatre Awards Ngā Whakarākei O Whātaitai Award Nominations!

2025 Wellington Theatre Awards Ngā Whakarākei O Whātaitai Award Nominations! Congratulations to all the exceptional nominees. Tickets are on sale now for December 7 at the Hannah Playhouse https://shorturl.at/PC71y - 7.30pm.

November 5, 2025

The 2025 PAYPA Awards

The 2025 PAYPA Awards Performing Arts & Young People's Sector celebrates Excellence Performing Arts & Young People Aotearoa (PAYPA) is delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s PAYPA Awards. PAYPA was set up in 2016 to support and champion professional artists creating performing arts work for rangatahi and tamariki. The PAYPA awards were initiated in 2022 to celebrate excellence in an often overlooked sector of the arts.

October 13, 2025

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES 2026 SEASON OFSTAGE HITS INCLUDING A WORLD-RENOWNED MUSICAL

Auckland Theatre Company is thrilled to reveal our 2026 show line-up, featuring seven enthralling productions in a season that showcases two exceptional world premieres, the return to presenting a musical, plus a wellspring of stage-hits that includes a revival of a beloved Māori work, a powerful Pasifika piece, and the continuation of a Shakespeare work at scale.

October 6, 2025

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST New Work in Development

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN The Hannah x Auckland Live new work in development The Hannah is proud to partner once again with Auckland Live to support the development of a new Aotearoa production, and provide the space and time for a new work in development to make waves. This opportunity includes in-kind venue use of the Hannah Playhouse alongside production support from Auckland Live for the period 2026-2027.

September 1, 2025

ENDING FOR ACCLAIMED CHILDREN’S THEATRE

NZ puppeteer awarded prestigious international honour as children's theatre company he founded announces decision to close. The founder of the Little Dog Barking Theatre Company has been internationally honoured for his achievements in puppetry, just as the company announces its sad decision to close. The late (Lyndon) Peter Wilson has been named a Member of Honour of The Union Internationale de la Marionette (UNIMA), the oldest international theatre organisation in the world.

August 15, 2025

NZ Fringe 2026 Artist Registrations Now Open

We're so excited to see what you are cooking up for the 36th year of New Zealand Fringe! It's bound to be another stellar year!!  Deadline for registration is Friday, 10 October 2025!  

August 6, 2025

Q SEASON SUPPORT – CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Q is delighted to launch a new initiative aimed at supporting the presentation of a season of work in Rangatira or Loft. We want to help artists access our venues by partnering in a risk share venture to support longer runs at Q. Submission Dates: Monday 4 August - Monday 1 September 2025