By Mark Darbyshire in Theatre review — Sep 27, 2025 An evocative queer Lear reimagining This production propels us not into the distant Celtic past of Britain, but to an impending dystopian future. Thankfully, queerness is normal in 2125. Andrea Hunt as Queen Lear, PM_NZ_Photography (source).
Theatre review A curious big little production in Ashburton It's worth the trip out to Ashburton this weekend to see this dazzling youth production of a much-loved story.
Theatre review Sapphic and serene For my final review of Auckland Pride 2026, I attend The Magic of Her Body – showcasing the writings of renowned New Zealand writer and queer icon Katherine Mansfield, after its Wellington Pride debut in 2025.
Theatre review You can't miss this uplifting exploration of queer trauma My Auckland Pride adventure continues! The Clitoris Conundrum enjoyed a sold-out season for its 2024 debut. This refined 2026 work appears destined for the same fate.
Theatre review ANITO: visceral perfection For two more nights only, Auckland can witness the thrilling rawness of this queer indigenous work.