A charming and chaotic Regency-inspired improv comedy, Enamoured thrives on quick thinking, recurring jokes and a cast willing to turn every mistake into an opportunity. While the romance and narrative occasionally struggle under the weight of the show's improvised format, the performers' commitment to escalating absurdity ensure an entertaining evening. We rate it a creative 3.5 out of 5!

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Big Low Dream is a surreal, visually striking contemporary dance work that feels like stepping inside somebody else's subconscious. Blending dream logic, loaded imagery, inventive choreography, and a constantly shifting soundscape, it invites every audience member to find their own meaning within the chaos. We rate it a beautiful and occasionally unsettling 4 out of 5!

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Cabaret is a dazzling and deeply relevant production that balances seductive spectacle with an increasingly unsettling sense of inevitability. Anchored by exceptional performances from Matu Ngaropo and Nomi Cohen, inventive staging, and rich visual storytelling, Auckland Theatre Company transforms the Kit Kat Club into a world that is equal parts celebration and warning. We rate it an uncomfortably timely 4 out of 5!

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Mama Moo is a wildly imaginative absurdist comedy that balances ghosts, devils, talking cows, and romance with surprising heart. Funny, creative, and visually inventive, it uses humour and theatrical flair to explore compassion, tradition, and the challenge of understanding people with opposing views. We rate it a memorable 4 out of 5!

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Skits n’ Giggles, Vol.5 is a fast, silly, and wildly inventive night of sketch comedy, packed with sharp writing, great character work, and a cast that throws themselves into every absurd premise. The first half fires joke after joke with real momentum, and the whole show delivers a fun mix of satire, nonsense, and clever surprises. We rate it a solid 4 out of 5!

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A vibrant, polished and joyfully performed WICKED that dazzles with inventive costuming, strong leads, clever technical design and a rich musical delivery. Tauranga Musical Theatre bring real heart and humour to Oz, creating a production that feels anything but “local”. We rate it a thoroughly memorable 4.5 out of 5!

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Orin Performs Performative Stand-Up Comedy is a sharp, quiet, and cleverly chaotic hour where Orin Ruaine‑Prattley pulls apart politics, comedy structure, and the theatrics of public outrage. His repetition, tangents, and soft‑spoken delivery turn each bit into a playful experiment. We rate it a thoughtful 4 out of 5!

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Oceania’s Eleven is a wild, one‑man heist spectacle powered entirely by Vincent Andrew-Scammell’s voice, stamina, and chaotic brilliance. It is clever, distinctly Kiwi, and packed with inventive comedy that turns a bare stage into a full‑blown caper. We rate it an ambitious 4.5 out of 5!

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A tense, claustrophobic two‑hander powered by razor‑sharp performances. Job traps a tech worker and a crisis therapist in a room where reality blurs, values warp, and pressure builds until the whole session threatens to snap. We rate it a compelling 4 out of 5!

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A joyful, bug‑sized musical bursting with charm, Bug Songs Not Love Songs turns Basement Theatre into a tiny ecosystem of puns, instruments, and heartfelt world building. Bauble and Skump deliver a farewell concert full of clever lyrics, playful audience interaction, and surprisingly rich bug lore. We rate it a warm and funny 5 out of 5!

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A sharp, chaotic, and delightfully clownish solo satire. The Meeting showcases Lola Houghton’s high‑energy character switching, bold physical comedy, and political bite as she juggles seven eccentric personalities inside a basement full of cardboard boxes. We rate it a messy and playful 3 out of 5!

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Cirque Alice is pure adrenaline wrapped in colour, music and Wonderland chaos. It is a full-throttle spectacle where world-class performers soar above you, twist into impossible shapes and pull off feats of strength and balance that make you forget to breathe. This is a five-star, fast-paced, mind-blowing, visually stunning show that will leave you buzzing.

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A sharp and timely New Zealand adaptation of Ibsen’s classic that dives into the clash between public health, political pressure and community loyalty. An Enemy of the People delivers strong performances, tense dialogue and a clear look at how truth becomes a battleground when money and reputation are on the line. We rate it an impassioned and relevant 4.5 out of 5!

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A fast, funny and proudly local solo show where TJ Snow transforms a simple real estate pitch into a full tour of Aranui’s characters, chaos and charm. Churr My Neighbour mixes sharp audience interaction, quick‑fire personas and heartfelt community storytelling, turning a narrow performance space into a whole neighbourhood. We rate it an uneven but energetic 3.5 out of 5!

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A wild, fast-moving sketch comedy fever dream where three friends try to escape a creative purgatory of their own making. On Purpose blends absurdism, philosophy and pure silliness as Time Shivers Productions twist a simple setup into a chaotic search for meaning. We rate it a clever 4 out of 5!

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A sharp, funny and surprisingly heartfelt solo show where Jackson Burling uses verbatim theatre to explore the world of long‑haul trucking and the choices that shape a life. Over and Out blends humour, warmth and thoughtful design as Burling switches between personas. We rate it an accessible, 4 out of 5!

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A rich and absorbing double bill where Stephen Lovatt brings two Bruce Mason classics to life with remarkable clarity and emotional depth. “The End of the Golden Weather” captures the magic and heartbreak of childhood, while “Not Christmas, But Guy Fawkes” shifts into sharp, funny and deeply reflective autobiography. We rate it an introspective 4 out of 5!

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A warm and deeply personal ensemble piece where five performers share the memories, people and moments that shaped their sense of home. It is tender, honest and quietly uplifting, reminding us that home is built from connection rather than geography. We rate it a tender 4 out of 5!

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A wild, fast-moving burst of dance theatre where love flips from sweet to strange in an instant. Sharp Teeth mixes bold movement, oddball humour and vivid visual surprises, carried by a charismatic ensemble and Dynamotion’s signature playful chaos. It is energetic, weird, heartfelt and constantly reinventing itself, leaving you grinning and a little breathless. We rate it an energetic 4 out of 5!

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A warm and nostalgic cabaret where Kiwi-born Singaporean 姐姐 Amanda Grace Leo blends Mandopop, childhood memories and the experience of living between two worlds. With big vocals, gentle humour and heartfelt storytelling, Karaoke Heaven becomes a tender journey of identity and self-love, asking what truly makes us feel whole. We rate it a 5 out of 5 performance!

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