Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
WILD DOGS UNDER MY SKIRT
Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Nelson, Christchurch, Gisborne, NYC, USA, Hamilton
26/09/2016 - 23/02/2020
"A glorious and passionate production..
"Invigorating ensemble work..
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MY BEST DEAD FRIEND
Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Invercargill, Dunedin, Nelson
12/07/2017 - 02/05/2019
"Simply lovely to watch..
"Chalk one up to talk and a wake..
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THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS
Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North
15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021
"Highlighting inequity through comedy..
"An amazing show – a must see..
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ONLY BONES 1.0
Edinburgh, Scotland, Wellington, Kerikeri
07/08/2016 - 04/04/2019
"Astonishing physicality — no bones about it..
"Jaw-dropping, eye-opening entertainment..
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HEAVEN AND EARTH – RANGI & PAPA
Auckland, Kerikeri
26/06/2017 - 08/06/2018
"A garden of unearthly delights..
"Charming, fun and not to be found anywhere else in the world..
KORORĀREKA: THE BALLAD OF MAGGIE FLYNN
Auckland, Bay of Islands, Kerikeri, Whangarei, Napier, Wellington, Tauranga
09/06/2017 - 12/09/2018
"A smooth, masterful, playful, dangerous ride..
"A romp through ‘herstory’ with potent moments..
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HOW TO KEEP AN ALIEN
Wanaka, Auckland, Kerikeri
22/03/2017 - 09/04/2017
"Overcoming obstacles in the quest for true love..
"Touching tale of determined love..
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ANZAC EVE
Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Invercargill, New Plymouth
21/03/2017 - 24/08/2017
"Neither laughed nor cried..
"Funny, serious, informative, warming..
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Lady Rizo – INDIGO CHILD
Kerikeri, Wanaka
06/04/2017 - 10/04/2017
"Joyous, kind-hearted, hilarious, naughty, adorable and political..
"Playful, saucy, suggestive, and hard-edged and political..
SOLOTHELLO
Hamilton, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington, Napier, Nelson, Bay of Islands
14/02/2015 - 05/04/2017
"Transfixing magic at Waitangi..
"Original, captivating and charming..
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Tim Finn: WHITE CLOUD
Dunedin, Nelson, Kerikeri, Auckland, Christchurch
17/10/2014 - 06/09/2015
"A fascinating expression of layered artistry..
"Shared journeys..
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DAFFODILS [inspired by true events]
Auckland, Hamilton, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Christchurch, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland
14/03/2014 - 28/08/2016
"Slick, honest and truly beautiful..
"A profound change-inviting play and musical masterpiece..
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THE DEMOLITION OF THE CENTURY
Kerikeri, , Wellington, New Plymouth
31/01/2015 - 16/08/2015
"Flamboyant, laconic, witty, wry, dark, bleak, rich..
"Cabaret-style enhances the reading..
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THE PIANIST
Nelson, Tauranga, Wellington, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Kerikeri
21/10/2013 - 23/04/2015
"Exceptionally skilled performance with an extra helping of panache..
"Bravura Recital..
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END OF THE RAINBOW
Christchurch
01/02/2014 - 22/02/2014
"'Rainbow' a torrid portrait of Garland extremes..
"Vitality, poignancy and sheer theatricality..
POSTAL
Christchurch
26/10/2013 - 09/11/2013
"Frustrating yet effective entertainment..
"Flawed but funny Postal a pleaser..
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HUI
Christchurch
31/08/2013 - 21/09/2013
"Tale of four brothers offers gritty slice of life..
"Memorable dramatic impacts..
GIFTED
Southland, Nelson, Cromwell, Queenstown, Tauranga, Dunedin, Invercargill, Wanaka, Alexandra, Oamaru, Wellington, Christchurch, New Plymouth
22/08/2013 - 31/10/2015
"Evocative gesture to literary treasures..
"A rich and resonating theatrical experience..
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KINGS OF THE GYM
Christchurch
29/06/2013 - 10/08/2013
"Milked for all it's worth..
"Richly comedic..
DANCING IN THE WAKE: The Story of Lucia Joyce
Whangarei, Wellington, Dunedin, Otaki, Christchurch, Hamilton, Auckland, New Zealand wide
09/02/2012 - 26/06/2013
"A female sensibility..
"Intense rivalries laced with comic delight..
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AMADEUS
Christchurch
18/05/2013 - 15/06/2013
"Amadeus feeds mind and spirit..
"Bountiful and delicious..
SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM
Christchurch
11/02/2012 - 03/03/2012
"Sondheim dated but marvellous..
"Classy and ultimately uplifting..
SALON
Tauranga, Christchurch, Hamilton, Wellington, Wanaka, Nelson
19/02/2010 - 27/10/2013
"Intruding on an intensely private episode..
"Nice insights and clever lines..
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