Following the runaway success of Helen Clark in Six Outfits, Auckland Theatre Company returns with another compelling portrait of an iconic figure, bringing Sydney Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of RBG: Of Many, One to New Zealand audiences for a strictly limited season. Written by celebrated playwright Suzie Miller, directed by Priscilla Jackman, and anchored by […]
Dressed for Power: ‘Helen Clark in Six Outfits’ Strikes with Wit, Style, and Political Bite
Autumn is the perfect time for a visit to Auckland’s ASB Waterfront Theatre, and for audiences seeking a vibrant mix of comedy and true-life political storytelling, Helen Clark in Six Outfits is an absolute must-watch. Auckland Theatre Company delivers a lively, engaging production that feels tailor-made for theatre devotees craving something smart, stylish, and deeply […]
Power Suit Moves – Auckland Theatre Company’s ‘Helen Clark in Six Outfits’ set to entertain this Autumn
Auckland Theatre Company isn’t easing into 2026 — it’s striding in with purpose. After the emotional gravity of Waiora Te Ūkaipō – The Homeland, the company pivots hard into something sharper, smarter, and laced with mischief: Helen Clark in Six Outfits. Under the guidance of playwright Fiona Samuels and director Sophia Roberts, the production traces […]
‘Waiora Te Ūkaipō – The Homeland’ – A Roaring, Soul-Stirring Homecoming Ignites the Stage – Review
The Auckland Arts Festival is in full flight, and amid its vibrant celebration of Aotearoa’s creative spirit, one production rises with undeniable force: Waiora Te Ūkaipō – The Homeland from Auckland Theatre Company. This bold new staging of Hone Kouka’s revered play arrives not as a relic of the past, but as a living, breathing […]
‘Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking’ – A Journey of Memory, Mana and the Heart of Aotearoa
Auckland Theatre Company has delivered a deeply resonant and powerfully memorable season throughout 2025, one filled with works that challenged, delighted, and moved audiences to their core. Their final presentation of the year, Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking, stands as a profoundly fitting culmination to a year of stories that have celebrated who we […]
Auckland Theatre Company ignites the stage with a powerhouse 2026 season
2025 has been a stellar year for Auckland Theatre Company — one bursting with creativity, artistry, and unforgettable storytelling that’s electrified the ASB Waterfront Theatre. From the noir-tinged intrigue of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express to the punk-rock heartache of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, the sharp comedic wit of Sir Roger Hall’s End […]
Auckland Theatre Company’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ presents a stylish, seductive thriller with serious bite
Get ready for a theatrical experience like no other, Auckland Theatre Company is turning up the heat this winter with a bold, seductive, and utterly electrifying new production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, hitting the ASB Waterfront Theatre from July 15 – August 9. This isn’t your high school Shakespeare. Think Shakespeare meets Saltburn; […]
Auckland Theatre Company Presents: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express – A Killer Night at the Theatre
Agatha Christie’s iconic Murder on the Orient Express remains the gold standard in whodunit — timeless, stylish, and endlessly compelling. Whether discovered on the page or on screen, this genre-defining tale never fails to captivate with its ensemble of enigmatic characters, exotic locale, and that legendary twist ending. Now, Auckland Theatre Company brings the mystery […]