Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
DIRTY WORK - An Ode to Joy
Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth
16/06/2023 - 25/05/2024
"Joy is at the heart of this feel-good comedy and important social critique..
"Sisyphus myth hits home hard yet something doesn’t quite land..
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1999: The Ultimate Prince Experience
Hamilton
07/05/2024 - 07/05/2024
"Good fun and if you enjoy Prince’s music, you’ll just love it..
The Tempestuous
Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington
13/06/2023 - 01/12/2024
"Ashton conjures a tale that’s as salutary as it is richly entertaining..
"Phenomenal energy, vivacity, versatility, inventiveness and humour..
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BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
Hamilton
01/03/2024 - 02/03/2024
"It is both absurd, and utterly real..
Abby Howells – La Soupco
Wellington, Hamilton
09/03/2023 - 25/02/2024
"Full of originality, disarming honesty and fanciful narrative..
"A lively and insightful ride, bouncing between two states of being..
SOCIAL ANIMAL
Hamilton
23/02/2024 - 24/02/2024
"Well-written and full of humorous insights and revelations..
HYSTERICAL
Wellington, Hamilton
05/05/2022 - 03/06/2022
"Intensely personal, yet will speak to many..
"Skilful, accessible celebration of hysteria hits their mark..
JUNIOR
Hamilton
22/09/2021 - 26/09/2021
"A good black comedy with mystery and tonnes of humour..
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Hamilton
20/02/2020 - 20/02/2020
"Beautiful harmonies juxtaposed with subversive and occasionally filthy lyrics..
2020 VISION
Hamilton
19/02/2020 - 19/02/2020
"Wonky world can be bad, sad and funny yet Michele also finds optimism..
Björk: ALL IS FULL OF LOVE
Hamilton, Wellington
17/10/2019 - 22/10/2019
"A beautiful homage, musically innovative and delightful to experience..
"A gorgeous assembly of design, music and performance – but .....
A DOLL'S HOUSE
Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wellington
05/08/2017 - 14/09/2019
"Architecture of Happiness..
"A stunning contemporary interpretation..
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MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Dunedin, Wellington, Napier, Nelson, Hamilton, Christchurch, New Plymouth
25/06/2019 - 07/09/2019
"Beautifully balances the comic and bawdy with the serious and heartfelt..
"An absolute masterclass in comedic Shakespearian performance..
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HUDSON AND HALLS LIVE!
Hamilton
01/08/2019 - 11/08/2019
"Packed with laugh-out-loud moments..
THE MATARIKI GLOW SHOW
Rotorua, Hamilton, Wellington
27/05/2019 - 25/06/2022
"Strong performers and great bones..
"Wonderful story brought to life through puppetry..
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TAMPOCALYPSE
Hamilton
24/05/2019 - 25/05/2019
"Clever with a political punch..
GOD OF CARNAGE
Hamilton
05/04/2019 - 13/04/2019
"Rollicking tension, humour and humanity..
"Revels in humanity more than it rebukes i..
MOCKINGBIRD
Hamilton
07/03/2019 - 07/03/2019
"Engaging, full of energy and clarity..
Michele and Jeremy ON THE ROAD
Hamilton, Akaroa, Queenstown
01/02/2019 - 27/02/2019
"National comedy treasures..
"They make us think as well as laugh..
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OLIVE COPPERBOTTOM
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Nelson, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Dunedin
18/04/2017 - 16/12/2023
"Versatile virtuoso Ashton..
"Caters to a range of tastes with energy and joy..
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DELUXE DELUXE
Hamilton
20/02/2019 - 24/02/2019
"Simply (not so) pure entertainment..
NO HOLDS BARD
Wellington, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin, Waiheke Island, Havelock North, Hamilton, Tauranga
16/05/2013 - 11/08/2018
"Cleverly written and performed with consummate skill..
"Excites and delights..
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THE QUEST
Hamilton
01/12/2017 - 09/12/2017
"A huge creative effort..
"No shortage of entertaining material..