Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
A BOY CALLED PIANO
Wellington, Dunedin, Oamaru, Christchurch
22/11/2019 - 22/10/2022
"Offering voices to the voiceless..
"One of the great Kiwi theatre productions of our time..
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THOROUGHLY MODERN MĀUI – TE MĀUI O NAINEI
Dunedin, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton
14/09/2022 - 29/02/2024
"Funny, heartfelt, confronting, welcoming, flawless – and needed in the current climate..
"Māori humour at its finest, funny, cheeky and truthful..
MOKOMOKO
Wellington, Global, New Plymouth
10/05/2022 - 07/10/2023
"Beautifully disturbing, a wero laid down, a journey of self discovery..
"Perhaps it needs a rejuggle to make sense of the struggle..
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UPU
Wellington, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Hastings
16/06/2021 - 28/10/2023
"A spectacular showcase for Oceanic talents, voices and perspectives..
"A powerful, emotional, humorous, joyful, beautiful and potent celebration..
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WITI’S WĀHINE
Gisborne, Wellington
05/10/2019 - 13/06/2021
"Illuminating the grace, strength, elegance and eloquence of Mana Wāhine..
"A truly special night..
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PETER PAKA PARATENE
Wellington, Auckland
06/09/2017 - 08/06/2021
"E te Rangatira Rawiri he mihi atu mo to mahi …..
"Ask the Paka Anything..
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SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Wellington, Hamilton
16/03/2020 - 19/06/2020
"A masterclass of show-don’t-tell..
"Moving, deftly told..
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BLACK TIES
Wellington
04/03/2020 - 07/03/2020
"Reminds us of the power of love, motherhood and the ways our ancestors taught us..
"Surprising insights..
HŌKIOI ME TE VWŌHALI From spirit eagles land
Wellington
12/03/2020 - 14/03/2020
"Full of heart and committed performances..
"Speaks to the heart and soul..
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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Over My Dead Body LITTLE BLACK BITCH
Wellington
04/06/2019 - 08/06/2019
"A haunting, funny and, at times, harrowing drama..
"Tino ātaahua tō mahi. He rawe!..
MADIBA the musical
Wellington, Christchurch
07/02/2019 - 17/02/2019
"Madiba has moments of greatness..
"Rippling with vigour, vitality and energy to burn..
A Tale of 3 Lonely Men and their Quest for an Audience with the Elusive Moa
Wellington
24/02/2015 - 28/02/2015
"Shockingly funny, vividly gross, shamefully entertaining..
TAKING OFF THE BIRD SUIT - NZIF
Wellington
01/11/2014 - 01/11/2014
"Mayhem, shemozzle, shambollocks and a right old mess with audience participation..
DUOS
Wellington
31/10/2014 - 31/10/2014
"Two by two..
Wellington LUX Night Lights Festival 2014
Wellington
22/08/2014 - 31/08/2014
"The freedom, playfulness and enchantment of enlightenment..
MARX IN SOHO – a Play on History
Wellington, Christchurch
14/06/2014 - 18/10/2014
"Compelling, energetic and compassionate..
""I can’t stress enough how valuable this show is"..
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THE OWL AND THE PUSSY-CAT
Auckland
12/04/2014 - 03/05/2014
"The power of creation and the enchantment of storytelling..
PANIORA!
Auckland, Wellington
26/02/2014 - 12/04/2014
"Impressively woven fusion yet to achieve cohesion..
"Play punctuated with colour, movement and class..
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