October 24, 2024

Comment posted to review of DAWN RAIDS

Kau Sandys October 24th, 2024 Honestly, the whole production team were awesome and amazing! They depicted everything my late father shared in terms of how he retold the dawnraid experiences, his own experience as well as other pacific islanders experiences he knew of. ...

October 17, 2024

Commennt posted to There Used to Be Magic, Once

Kia ora John, and thank you for coming along to the festival again! ... The festival has always aimed to expand the public understanding of improvisation, as well as push the boundaries of what improvised performance can encompass. This show in particular was a TTRPG live play performance - also known as Actual Play. ...

October 17, 2024

Comment posted to the review of “and the lochburns”

Yes indeed, John Marwick. I have it on excellent authority that the audibility issues referred to in my review were addressed and resolved. Delighted to read you corroboration.

October 17, 2024

Comment posted to the review of “and the lochburns”

Saw this excellent play last night. Agree with John Smythe’s review but there was no problem with audibility last night. John Marwick

October 17, 2024

Comment posted to the review of Pulsión – a Sensory Universe

Kia ora Shemaia, Jim Fishwick, artistic co-director of NZIF here. Thank you so much for your thoughtful and gneerous review of Pulsión — we’re very grateful for your time and mahi! Just wanted to respond to your note about content warnings. As a festival we agree ...

October 17, 2024

Comment added to review of “The Ex-Husbands of Wilhelmina Williams/That 90s Sitcom”

Thank you so much for the review Shemaia! I especially appreciate no spoilers :) Just wanted to say that the two shows were made completely separately and put together by the Improv Fest

October 7, 2024

Comment posted to review of SGCNZ National Shakespeare Schools Production 2024

The University has sadly withdrawn its significant cash and in-kind sponsorship of its 24 nationwide Regional and National Festivals – which now are in risk of not being able to continue unless this amount is found from another funder/s. In addition ...

August 13, 2024

Comment posted to review of The Supper Club

Ali Harper is the consummate performer. The breadth and diversity of her talent has to be experienced. Each costume / character change to suit the time period is impeccable. The band is sensational in every aspect. When asked by Ali after the show in the foyer, I described her performance as delicious. ...

June 27, 2024

Comment on review of “Wahine Mātātoa: the (mostly) true story of Erihāpeti Pātahi”

A lovely evocative review of an exceptional theatre tour de force that does indeed ‘resonate’, and deserves to be seen nationwide ...

April 29, 2024

Comments posted to the review of Wellington Preview Show 2024

We take on board that stand-up comedians would like the qualities of their writing, delivery and the audience response to be included in reviews.

March 19, 2024

Comment on review of “Lost Lear”

An insightfully expressed alignment of Shakespeare’s text and intent with the contortion of the effects of dementia and...

March 17, 2024

Comment on review of “Lost Lear”

Ccreativity but the vocal projection was sadly poor

March 11, 2024

Comment on review of “Only the Stars Know Where I’ve Been” –

The recent five night showing has been met by audiences with a gentle astonishment for the other worldly androgynously pitched duet...

February 11, 2024

Comment on review of “Heartbreak House”

Shaw always seemed more head than heart to me.

November 13, 2023

Comments on review of “A Streetcar Named Desire”

Emilie Hope’s review of the National Theatre Live at Home production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” is a remarkable piece of writing.

September 15, 2023

Comment on review of “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche”

"I would like to point out that both the setting for this play ..."

September 2, 2023

Comment on review of “Play With Your Food 2010: Café Theatre”

It is worth noting that after the performance John reviewed, Barry was persuaded to see a doctor ...

August 15, 2023

Comment on review of “No Freedom Without You”

The review by John Smythe of the production No Freedom Without You written on 22nd Feb 2008 had some inaccuracies about the musical play....

June 18, 2023

Comment on review of “Sax Appeal”

"The Pepsi Light version of the Flight of the Conchords indeed (I'm kidding, its Tough Tiger Fist baby)! ..."

May 29, 2023

Comment on review of “Romeo and Juliet 2023”

"Well put, the Royal New Zealand Ballet has a rich repertoire of works that haven’t been seen in sometime."

May 19, 2023

Comments on review of “Maria Williams – ADHD – The Musical”

"Kia ora Cordy and theatreview! thank you for coming for the show! I must admit I am slightly confused by this review..." and other "You nailed it Cordy!..."

May 18, 2023

Comment on review of “Guy Montgomery – My Brain is Blowing Me Crazy”

"What interests me most about Guy Montgomery is the way he satirises ignorance and stupidity..."

May 9, 2023

Comment on review of “Kōpū”

"The etymological explanation of woman v wahine was a high point and it was onward and upward from there..."