Johnson Laird

 (Anna Julienne as Anne Boleyn)

ATC’s latest offering Anne Boleyn opened to fantastic reviews at the Q Theatre on Saturday night . Starring our very own J&L’er Anna Julienne as Anne Boleyn  and featuring  a strong cast of NZ’s leading actors it runs until July 13th .

Read the review here.

A massive congratulations to new J&L’er Rose Matafeo for taking out this years The Billy T Award for her show  ’The Rose Matafeo Variety Show’. ( click here for the review) at the 2013 NZ International Comedy festival. Named after late NZ Comedian Billy T James the award is an initiative from the NZ Comedy Trust to recognize up and comers and by winning the yellow towel  Rose has joined the who’s who of NZ comedy.

Following a year of rave reviews around NZ and Australia, Michael Hurst is returning to the Basement Theatre with his solo show No Holds Bard before he unleashes at the Edinborough Fringe Festival in August.

No Holds Bard explores the inner workings of a deranged actor’s mind as he battles several ghosts of Shakespeare’s leading men , with hilarious and often profound results.

No Holds Bard will play at The Basement Theatre from June 4th -15th .

Adapt or Dai the new comedy show by Dai Henwood premiered in Auckland last night at Q Theatre.

Having been there we can confirm his reputation as one of NZ’s top comedians is well deserved.  It’s not just his wit, charm and anecdotes that had everyone in hysterics. His dance moves , squirrel impersonations and ability to ride an imaginary unicycle are just genius.

Think we could possibly be biased? Then read this review ….

Dai’s show runs until Sat 11th May at Q Theatre. Tickets are selling fast so buy them here !

The 2013 Comedy Festival is well underway and one of our favourite performers J&L’er James Nokise is currently performing  ’So-so Gangsta’ at Q Theatre , Auckland and the at The Fringe Bar from Tuesday 7th May till Saturday 11th May.

Check out this  review.

Not even a fire could stop ATC’s latest production . Midnight in Moscow was  due to open at the Maidment Theatre but the  fire a week before opening meant production was moved to the Aotea Centre . Playing until the 10th May , Midnight in Moscow stars J&L’ers Robyn Malcolm and Hera Dunleavy.

Read a review here

Auckland’s Aotea Square is currently the home of Apocalypse Z an interactive theatre experience created by J&L’ers Dave Van Horn , Simon London and Charlie McDermott  and produced by Royale Productions. Told in real time the play is performed in a purpose built , fenced-off military zone and audience members are thrust into the role of survivors of an outbreak of a zombie virus. They are then  asked to accept challenges that will affect the outcome of the show.

Apocalypse Z runs from April 12th -27th 

Read a review here

Returning to the NZ International Comedy Festival is  Dai Henwood  and his new show ’ Adapt or Dai ’ based on a subject close to his heart  ’Humans’ .

Winner of both the Billy T and the Fred Awards Dai has stood up with the best comics in the world , performing in Edinburgh , Tokyo and Melbourne and is well known for his role as team leader on 7 Days.

Adapt or Dai.. Human’s are awesome let’s celebrate !

Playing 7th May - Saturday 11th May @ Q Theatre.

Saturday night saw the world premiere of Hui as part of the Auckland Arts Festival. Starring J&L’er Vinnie Bennett  and written by Mitch Tawhi Thomas , Hui is the gritty story of four estranged brothers rediscovering what whanau is all about . Hui runs until Saturday 23rd March @ Q Theatre.

Read a review here.

The 2013  Auckland Arts Festival has kicked off and last night at Q Theatre it was the turn of ‘The Factory ’ . Devised by the Kila Koconut Crew  The Factory has been touted as NZ first-ever Pacific musical. Starring J&L’ers Aleni Tufugo and Taofia Pelesasa  the production has opened to rave reviews especially from today’s Herald . Playing until the Monday 11th March this is one well worth going to see!!