Written by John Pielmeier Directed by Jane Wilson Starring Jasmine Ericksen, Tania Omundsen, Lily Paulsen Te Awamutu Little Theatre, 8-19 April 2026   John Pielmeier was inspired to write Agnes of God after reading a newspaper article about a novice nun who gave birth and concealed the baby in a waste basket. The nun was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Agnes of God  was first staged in 1979, then made into a movie in 1985 starring Jane Fonda. Notable actresses to tak

Director: Jonty Climo Vocal Director: Courteney Mayall Choreographer: Hannah Doherty Band Director: Katie Wigmore Producer: Deller Productions The Meteor, 10-18 April 2026 In an extraordinary twist of fate, writer Jason Robert Brown now has two musicals playing in the region at the same time, the first as per Thursday's review ( 13: The Musical  at Morrinsville Theatre), and now Deller Productions' Parade  at The Meteor. Set in 1913 Georgia, Leo Frank is charged with the murd

Director: Emah Lane Choreographer: Rachael Bloemendal Musical Director: Baxter Ward Music & Lyrics: Jason Robert Brown Book: Dan Elish & Robert Horn Morrinsville Theatre 9-18 April 2026 I think it is fair to say that most people reading this review will have been thirteen. Remember the angst of trying to fit in, trying to find your place in the world? Even worse, what if you had to move from a big city to a small town just prior to a major life milestone. 13: The Musical foll

Written and directed by: Abigail von Ahsen and Nicholas Bourchier Hamilton Arts Festival Te Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa 21-22 February & 1 March 2026   Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is a romantic comedy where one couple are nearly torn apart by the machinations of a baddie, and another unwilling couple are coerced into falling in love. Writers and directors Abigail von Ahsen and Nicholas Bourchier took the work, added a dash of Jane Austen, and set it in the Regency period