Review Archive
Emma Maguire is a theatremaker, performer and playwright living in Pōneke. She has worked on over fifty shows and festivals in four years of professional practice. Her interests include safe theatre practices and choreography.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Verdict
Wellington
04/12/2024 - 07/12/2024
"Impressive scale of collaboration and cooperation in its creation..
The Royal Fakespeare Company
Wellington
12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
"Deeply talented, witty artists add spice with ridiculous puns ..
Closing Night Show: This Might Get Weird
Wellington
12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
"A breath of fresh air giving ample opportunities to every cast member..
Farce Onion 2024
Wellington
21/05/2024 - 25/05/2024
"Bold and zingy character work makes it so endearing..
Samantha Hannah – Female Lady Women Comedians
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 18/05/2024
"Not just for female lady women comedians..
"A warm hug of distinct but recognisable personalities..
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Destiny's Cousin: The Reunion Spectacular
Wellington
07/05/2024 - 09/05/2024
"Something for everyone who’s ever sung along to bubblegum pop in their bedroom..
It Came From Beyond the Script
Wellington
13/10/2023 - 23/03/2024
"A great exercise in technical improv..
"Tropes of the genre traversed to satisfying effect..
Tonight on the Outer Rim with Yozveza
Wellington
05/03/2024 - 06/03/2024
"Often delirious, very frenetic, sometimes indulgent, fabulous fun..
The Forever Wave
Global
16/02/2024 - 09/03/2024
"A true feat of audio performance..
You and A.I.
Wellington
02/03/2024 - 10/03/2024
"Technically competent, joyful, with a good sense of humour … Fascinating..
The Big HOO-HAA! Pōneke
Wellington
16/02/2024 - 18/02/2024
"Fantastic improv performers at the top of their game..
Lay Over
Wellington
15/02/2024 - 16/02/2024
"Fantastic improvisers with incredible chemistry..
Ladies Night
Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland
26/09/2023 - 19/10/2023
"Deeply funny, fabulous choreography and music, skilled charismatic actors .....
"Multi-talented performers deliver fun, friendship, sexy vibes and good times..
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Eli Matthewson – Gutterball
Wellington
24/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Individual threads finally wrapped together in a fast-paced show that never loses its momentum..
Tim Batt – Is Climate Change Funny Yet?
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Is it a comedy show with jokes about climate change or a climate change rant with jokes included?..
Deacon the Vampire Live! – One Hundred And Ninety Years Of Bullshit
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Fangs for the memories: a deeply funny, horny, murdery, bloody good time..
Guy Montgomery – My Brain Is Blowing Me Crazy
Wellington
17/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"Very specific clever delivery and fantastic rapport with our audience..
The Big HOO-HAA! Pōneke (Hearts vs Bones)
Wellington
13/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"Zings with improvisational talent and is deeply, deeply funny..
Camino Man
Wellington
08/03/2023 - 11/03/2023
"Compelling, emotive and bright journey through community to self-resolution..
Ungartered Territory
Wellington, Auckland
08/03/2023 - 10/02/2024
"Fantastic concept: joyous, hilarious, balm for the heart and could have more narrative structure..
BATTLE RIFFS
Wellington
05/03/2023 - 09/03/2023
"Delightfully ‘Fringey’, frenetic and buoyant with glorious energy and musicality..
TRULY FRIDAY – BEFORE THEY WERE FAMOUS
Wellington
02/03/2023 - 04/03/2023
"Hilarious mix of absurd and mundane take a deep dive into the ludicrous..
U R HERE
Wellington
24/02/2023 - 26/02/2023
"Unique Fringe work offers joy in the stories and worlds they imply..