May 9, 2023

Comment on review of “Kōpū”

"The etymological explanation of woman v wahine was a high point and it was onward and upward from there..."

April 19, 2023

Comment on review of “The Unruly Tourists”

"Is Stuff’s ‘review’ of The Unruly Tourists deliberately offensive, or is it just sloppy journalism?..."

March 20, 2023

Comment on review of “The Picture of Dorian Gray”

"I saw this same production in Melbourne last year, and if I could have got to Auckland right now, I would very happily have seen it again. One of the best theatre experiences i have had in years. It is an extraordinary, complex and delicious piece. The review does it justice."

March 8, 2023

Comment on review of “Watch Out Gay Panda”

"I feel that this review is doing the artist a disservice by glossing over what was for most of the audience a bit of an awkward performance..." and reply - "Kia ora Conan, thank you for sharing your thoughts on my show. I believe that all feedback, both positive and negative can help an artist grow..."

February 22, 2023

Comment on review of “Magic in the Air”

"Dunedin Summer Shakespeare excelled itself with three very different, very magical excerpts..."

February 13, 2023

Comment on review of “Sense and Sensibility”

"Ever since pantomime and melodrama were invented they have been vehicles for socio-political commentary and satire."

December 23, 2022

CNZ decision to defund Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand

A top Auckland University English Professor has written a highly-critical letter to the chief executive of a government agency that cut funding to a school Shakespeare festival on the basis it represents a "canon of imperialism".

December 1, 2022

LIVING WITH THE ARTS ‘NO-STRATEGY STRATEGY’ Lucy Marinkovich on being rejected as an artist despite your excellence

A fact of life: no one likes being rejected. As a professional artist, it’s inevitable you will cultivate an intimate relationship with rejection. I recently received an email that translated as the ultimate of break-up lines: “It’s not you, it’s me.” I’m usually quick to self-deprecate, but for once I believed them.

September 1, 2022

Phillip Mann MNZM died on Thursday 1 September 2022

Phillip Mann MNZM died on Thursday 1 September 2022

September 1, 2022

WRITER AND THEATRE DIRECTOR PHILLIP MANN DIES Writer and director Phillip Mann MNZM died on Thursday 1 September in Wellington.

A major contributor to the development of New Zealand theatre, Mann was the founding teacher at the country's first University drama department, at Victoria University Te Herenga Waka in 1970. He was also a leading theatre director, directing premieres of New Zealand work by Vincent O'Sullivan, Renee and Greg McGee, as well as scores of contemporary and classic plays and operas.

May 21, 2022

Biographical Plays? Can anyone recommend a ‘biographical play text’ – a play written about someone’s life in New Zealand?

Biographical Plays? Can anyone recommend a 'biographical play text' - a play written about someone's life in New Zealand?

December 12, 2021

Open Letter to Raewyn Whyte (National Treasure) From Lyne

Kia ora Raewyn I hope you are enjoying your new life on the shores of the Hokianga. I know it was nearly a year ago but we (dance people who love you) are finally getting our thoughts together to thank you. You left a big gap when you took flight. I took over your role at Theatreview as the Dance Editor and have been endeavouring to follow in your footsteps. This letter comes in part from Theatreview to thank you for fulfilling your Dance Editor role so magnificently from 2008 until 2020.

November 23, 2021

Moving beyond Square One. After all this, what would it mean for the arts and culture sector if it found itself back at square one? Square one means low wages,…

After all this, what would it mean for the arts and culture sector if it found itself back at square one? Square one means low wages, a medium income

September 17, 2021

THE DELTA DIFFERENCE: Why Aotearoa’s Performing Arts and Events need support now – and what you can do.

James Wenley, Theatre Scenes, explains why targeted support for Aotearoa’s performing arts and events sector is urgently needed to help see us through the Delta outbreak.We know that Delta is different. And so is the impact of Delta on Aotearoa’s performing arts and live events sector this year.Despite the move to level 2 outside of Auckland, our performing arts sector largely remains mothballed nationwide.

March 30, 2021

Vale PETER WILSON

March 27, 2021

Neil Edward Gray: lawyer, arts patron, died February 25, 2021

Rising from humble beginnings to become one of Wellington's sharpest legal minds and a respected patron of the arts, Neil Gray leaves a legacy that will long be remembered.  

February 15, 2021

Peter Vere-Jones, ONZM: 21 October 1939 – 26 January 2021. Highly respected Wellington actor – radio, stage, film, television – has died, aged 81.

January 25, 2021

BILL SHEAT. William Newton Sheat CNZM OBE 1 May 1930 – 20 January 2021

Bill Sheat was Patron of The Theatreview Trust (since its inception in 2011) and Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ . “He was a man, take him for all in all. I shall not look upon his like again.” – Hamlet, I, 2 “Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince...” Hamlet, V, 2

September 1, 2020

HOHI NGAPERA TE MOANA KERI KAA CNZM QSO Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongowhakaata, 1942 – 2020Kauria atu koe ki te Moana nui a Kiwaki te kainga tuturu o Ngāi Tātouki…

HOHI NGAPERA TE MOANA KERI KAA CNZM QSO Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongowhakaata, 1942 – 2020 Kauria atu koe ki te Moana nui a Kiwa ki te kainga tuturu o Ngāi Tātou ki Hawaiki nui, Hawaiki roa, Hawaaiki pāmamao. Kei reira ngā tīpuna e tatari ana mōu. Moe mai rā e te Huiakaimanawa o Ngāti Porou, o Rangitukia

May 22, 2020

Court Theatre New Artistic Director. It seems to have slipped under the radar but yesterday the largest professional theatre company in NZ, a company that receives over a million dollars…

Court Theatre New Artistic Director. It seems to have slipped under the radar but yesterday the largest professional theatre company in NZ, a company that receives over a million dollars a year from Creative NZ, appointed a new Artistic Director until the end of 2023.

May 13, 2020

HELP Q GET THROUGH

HELP Q GET THROUGH

April 30, 2020

DEAN PARKER 1947-2020. The death yesterday (14 April 2020) of Dean Parker, one of New Zealand’s most successful screenwriters and playwrights, was announced by Murray Lynch, Director of Playmarket, the…

April 27, 2020

New Zealand actor Bruce Allpress died aged 89 on April 23, 2020, at home in Auckland.