Nicola Cheeseman is Back

Award-winning playwright and screenwriter Kathryn Burnett has created the bitingly funny and painfully relatable story of Nicola Cheeseman, a woman sick of trying to do it all.

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  • Words by Auckland NZ
  • Last updated 23 Oct 2025

After their sell-out season of Prima Facie, Plumb Theatre and Auckland Live present the world premiere of Kathryn Burnett’s brilliant new comedy Nicola Cheeseman is Back, starring Jodie Rimmer and directed by Paul Gittins.

Location Te wāhi
Aotea Centre
50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

The Aotea Centre is a short walk up Queen Street from Waitematā Station, and the Civic car park is conveniently located beside the venue if you’re driving.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Check out the sculpture of celebrated Kiwi opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa which sits on Level 3 of the Aotea Centre. It was created by local artist Terry Stringer and unveiled by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa herself when the auditorium was named in her honour in 2019.