St James Theatre, Courtenay Place
Reviews of productions held at St James Theatre, Courtenay Place
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Live on Stage
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
23/04/2024 - 19/05/2024
"A satirically amusing socio-political commentary..
"Laughter, longing, leisure and anxiety are skillfully counter pointed in this 'sweet, warm, play'..
Jungle Book re-imagined
Wellington
23/02/2024 - 25/02/2024
"How prescient was Kipling..
"Glorious dance artists..
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Platinum
Wellington
13/10/2023 - 13/10/2023
"Well-chosen title for this single performance..
"Scintillating, suave, saucy, debonair..
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Wicked - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz
Wellington
17/08/2023 - 03/09/2023
"Heart-warming story comes to life with stunning character performances..
Lightscapes
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
27/07/2023 - 12/08/2023
"Dancers dancers dancers you are symbolic and meaningful. ..
"Entering its eighth decade the company is clearly in good heart..
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COSÌ FAN TUTTE
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
31/05/2023 - 02/07/2023
"Directorial insight and superbly balanced singing delivered with confidence and relish..
"Sparkling, sophisticated artifice..
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KINKY BOOTS
Auckland, Wellington
25/05/2023 - 15/07/2023
"Still an absolute winner to blow out the winter chills..
"A joyful experience of spectacular singing and oh those fabulous boots..
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Melanie Bracewell – Forget Me Not
Wellington
13/05/2023 - 13/05/2023
"Presented with a delightful ease that belies the exquisite crafting of her thematically aligned comedic commentary..
Loud & Queer
Wellington
20/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"A stunning night: a wonderfully varied range of performances..
Romeo and Juliet 2023
Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North
04/05/2023 - 03/06/2023
"A gripping romantic tale...
"Devote attention to the company’s past as well as to its future...
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Witi's Wāhine
Auckland, Wellington
02/05/2023 - 02/03/2024
"Rich and full of mātauranga Māori, this production screams quality!..
"Memorably vivid in its retelling; stokes the flame of cultural representation and resonance..
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR
Wellington
18/03/2023 - 25/03/2023
"The music and performances are so strong they outweigh the strange design choices..
"Stellar performances in tale of star-crossed lovers..
Venus Rising RNZB 2022
Christchurch, Wellington
24/11/2022 - 03/12/2022
"The Whole Cast Shines..
"Venus Rising on stage after four Covid postponements for RNZB triple bill..
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BELLE - a performance of air.
Wellington
21/02/2022 - 17/03/2024
"Stunning lighting design offers many a trompe l’oeil ..
"Must see performance!..
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HANSEL AND GRETEL (RNZB)
Wellington, Palmerston North, Napier, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin
06/11/2019 - 29/10/2023
"Serious themes at the heart...
"Vale Jon T. Thank you...
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THE UNDERARM
Gisborne, Nelson, Wellington, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Napier
28/10/2014 - 29/11/2014
"Very funny and thought-provoking..
"A ball-busting comedic night out for everyone..
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YOU CAN ALWAYS HAND THEM BACK
Alexandra, Wanaka, Oamaru, Invercargill, Wellington, Christchurch, Timaru
06/09/2014 - 25/10/2014
"Fun, poignancy and familiar wisdoms..