In Review: Stir Fried XI
Sacriligious encounters with the devil, angels, and Cupid. Musical numbers about Nike’s sweatshop labour. The odd subtle dig at Auckland house prices, Hell Pizza, and Lime Scooters.
In Review: Ad Astra
Ad Astra is, subjectively speaking, a classical "thinking man's space opera". Directed by James Gray (The Lost City of Z), it's as much science-fiction as it is an excursion into past classics.
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IT: Chapter Two review: bigger budget, bigger run-time, bigger scares
Before I get into the review properly I want to get something out of the way early - if you're in the market for scares It Chapter Two delivers. It's...
In Review: The Farewell
★★★★★
Before I begin this review, please take note that I am writing from a half Asian, half NZ background - a bias which is close to my heart. Wh...
We Will Rock You: The Musical – Interview with David Mackie
Following hot on the heels of the release of the internationally loved Queen biopic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, the smash-hit West End musical ‘We Will Rock...
In Review: I am Rachel Chu
After a wildly successful run at Auckland Fringe this year, and awards to show for it, I am Rachel Chu has returned to the Basement Theatre to give u...
In Review: 2040
Review by Chelsea Pickens
2040 is really what we all need right now. Like the majority of young-ish people I know, I worry about climate change wh...
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In Review: ONCE The Musical
Musicals these days tend to batter you into submission. Many rely on orchestral bombardment, saccharin smiles, and jazz hands in an attempt to win yo...
In Review: The World Press Photo Exhibition
Review by Sam Clark
The World Press Photo Exhibition has returned for 2019. It is a selection of the world’s best photojournalism, right at our do...
In Review: The Wolves
There have been very few plays (or films for that matter) that have offered an examination of young women that is as refreshing or eloquent as Sarah ...
In Review: Ophelia
Review by Liz Lauder
Many of us are familiar with the story of Ophelia thanks to studying Shakespeare’s Hamlet in 6th Form English class, but this...
In Review: A Fine Balance
Reviewed by Jesse Knight
A Fine Balance sees two giants of the Auckland theatre scene - Auckland Theatre Company and Prayas Theatre (New Zealand's...
The 2019 Pacific Dance Festival is finally here!
Read the full programme below.
Acclaimed and accomplished Pacific dance artists take the floor in the fourth rendition of the Pacific Dance Festiv...
NZICF In Review: Better Than I Was The Last Time – David Correos
David Correos mentioned
the phrase “a wild ride” partway through his set Better Than I Was The Last Time and perhaps nothing could be more
apt a desc...
NZICF: Fred Awards Finalists Announced
This year’s Fred Award judges have chosen three finalists to compete at Electric Kiwi Last Laughs on Sunday for The FRED, which is awarded...
Better late than never – The Pacific Dance Festival gets a reboot
In the wake of the cancellation of the Pasifika Festival and the final day of Polyfestfollowing the Christchurch terrorist attack, the...
NZICF In Review: Heroic – Donna Brookbanks
2019 Billy T nominee Donna Brookbanks’ Heroic begins by getting the audience amped with appropriately inspirational tracks, such as the Foo Fighters’...
NZICF In Review: The Blair Witch Projector – James Mustapic
James Mustapic at the beginning of his show at the Q Theatre Vault promises a sensible hour of stand up. No gimmicks. That is until a ghost inside hi...
NZICF In Review: Kura Shoulda Woulda – Kura Forrester
Review by Chelsea Pickens
The first thing I noticed about Kura’s show was that it was completely full, obviously a popular pick among comedy lover...
And The Winners Are… Raw Comedy Quest 2019 Crowns 2 Winners
I made my way to the Rangitira
at Q Theatre on Thursday night to witness the final of Raw Comedy Quest, New
Zealand’s premier competition, and a laun...
NZICF In Review: Traffic Jam – Darcy Murray & Wade Jackson
Review by Wal Reid
It was reportedly touted that William
Shakespeare said the eyes are the “window to the soul.” If this is the case,
then actors ...