Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
UNITEC 30th Anniversary Dance Showcase
Auckland
14/11/2019 - 17/11/2019
"Reflecting 30 years of dance development..
HANSEL AND GRETEL (RNZB)
Wellington, Palmerston North, Napier, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin
06/11/2019 - 29/10/2023
"Serious themes at the heart...
"Vale Jon T. Thank you...
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THE CLEARING
Nelson, Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch
31/07/2019 - 02/11/2019
"A perplexing shadow world..
"Perplexing, intriguing, ambiguous, unknowable..
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GRAND FINALE
Auckland
21/03/2019 - 24/03/2019
"Haunted moments of togetherness and hope..
AS IT STANDS
Auckland
08/03/2019 - 10/03/2019
"Turmoil and wonder..
K-POP PARTY
Auckland
23/02/2019 - 23/02/2019
"Pumping out the moves..
MOVEMENT OF THE HUMAN
Auckland
21/02/2019 - 24/02/2019
"No space unexplored in immersive engagement..
UNITEC DANCE SHOWCASE 2018
Auckland
15/11/2018 - 18/11/2018
"Satisfying diverse and in fine mettle..
GOODBYE NAUGHTON
Auckland
15/06/2018 - 16/06/2018
"Hello Aloalii..
"A questioning of manhood..
STOMP
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
09/05/2018 - 27/05/2018
"Energetic, entertaining, enjoyable..
"Grounded, gritty exuberance and infectious rhythms..
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IRON EYES
Auckland
17/04/2018 - 21/04/2018
"Distinctively Korean..
WIRED
Auckland
24/01/2018 - 27/01/2018
"Kinesthetic empathy..
MIDNIGHT
Auckland
23/11/2017 - 23/11/2017
"Ballet in the Sky..
"APO and The Dust Palace an enchanting combination..
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LOST + FOUND [dances of exile]
Auckland
06/10/2017 - 07/10/2017
"Fragments and memories..
"Revitalisation and displacement..
Four Leaps//One Point
Auckland
26/09/2017 - 30/09/2017
"Insights into choreographic interests..
SHORT + SWEET DANCE 2017 Gala Final
Auckland
10/09/2017 - 10/09/2017
"Entertaining and diverse choreography..
If They Really Knew Us - Flight Lab 2.0
Auckland
18/08/2017 - 19/08/2017
"A continuous reel of personal stories..
Old Tricks New Dogs
Auckland
08/08/2017 - 12/08/2017
"Dogging their steps..
"Wonder dogs..
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DISCO
Auckland
18/07/2017 - 29/07/2017
"Disco dance, drugs, and drama..
Kiss the Sky
Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Invercargill
29/06/2017 - 01/05/2019
"Triple bill showcases dance company's development..
"Rich contrasts in triple bill..
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WEST SIDE STORY
Auckland
22/06/2017 - 02/07/2017
"The search for a new way of living continues..
"West Side Story a timeless hit..
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Three By Ekman
Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin
17/05/2017 - 16/06/2017
"Exploration and adventure..
"Voiceovers, incongruity and the unexpected..
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THE REBEL PINK
Christchurch, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington, Auckland
25/03/2017 - 08/04/2017
"Pinkly energising..
"Strikingly vigorous..
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