Review Archive
Daniel has been involved with theatre for 25 years, initially as an actor and improviser and more recently as a teacher, director, writer and reviewer. His great loves are improvisation, comedy, devised physical and ensemble work, but he is interested in pretty much anything that explores a performer’s relationship with an audience.
Dan is currently teaching Drama at Garin College and is the Chairperson of the Nelson Fringe Arts Community Trust, founded to operate the Nelson Fringe, now in its third year.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
VENETIAN OBSCURA
Nelson
21/08/2020 - 25/08/2020
"Abstract, creative and passionately devoted..
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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Rhian Sheehan A QUIET DIVIDE
Nelson
20/10/2018 - 21/10/2018
"An ever-lasting gob-stopper..
WHITE MAN BEHIND A DESK: LIVE
Wellington, Nelson
09/05/2017 - 22/10/2017
"One white man worth watching..
"Top-drawer brilliance deserves bigger audience..
THE WHITE GUITAR
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Rotorua, Napier, Tauranga, Nelson
01/09/2015 - 21/10/2016
"The truth of the Luafutu family also sets us free..
"Incredible story earns respectful ovation..
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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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MANIFESTO 2083
Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington, New Plymouth, Christchurch
29/09/2015 - 02/09/2017
"Thought-provoking and well-produced..
"Totally subversive and utterly intriguing..
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DON JUAN
Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Auckland
25/04/2015 - 12/11/2016
"Juan Direction..
"Feel the love - young dogs give it heaps..
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CAFÉ
Nelson, Tauranga, Wanaka
21/04/2015 - 31/10/2015
"Reflects our passion for coffee, cafes and perfection..
"A decaf feel over all..
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