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 03 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
Aotea Centre
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

The Aotea Centre is a short walk up Queen Street from Britomart 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.

Dates and Times
  • Wed 19 Jun 7:30pm
  • Thu 20 Jun 7:30pm
  • Fri 21 Jun 7:30pm
  • Sat 22 Jun 7:30pm
  • Sun 23 Jun 4pm
  • Tue 25 Jun 7:30pm
  • Wed 26 Jun 7:30pm
  • Thu 27 Jun 7:30pm
  • Fri 28 Jun 7:30pm
  • Sat 29 Jun 7:30pm
  • Sun 30 Jun 4pm
  • Tue 02 Jul 7:30pm
  • Wed 03 Jul 7:30pm
  • Thu 04 Jul 7:30pm
  • Fri 05 Jul 7:30pm
  • Sat 06 Jul 7:30pm
  • Sun 07 Jul 4pm