Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
IYKYK
Wellington, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Hamilton, Auckland, Christchurch
20/07/2023 - 27/03/2024
"Fostering and promoting contemporary dance in Aotearoa..
"Human stories glimpsed in fleeting detail..
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UNDERCURRENT
Raumati, Tauranga, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Wellington
24/10/2020 - 12/11/2020
"Blistering new dance works..
"Wariness, disconnection, and partying with careless abandon..
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TUKUTUKU
Gisborne
16/10/2019 - 16/10/2019
"Seeing relationships on stage..
SHEL WE?
Wellington, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Hastings
12/12/2018 - 19/10/2020
"Gently woven story, precise and fluid dancing..
"Playful, poignant, ambiguous …..
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MEREMERE
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne
14/10/2016 - 13/10/2019
"Weaves text, movement, light and sound in startling and compelling ways..
"Life-enhancing encounters..
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PANGO/BLACK
Napier, Wellington, Gisborne
10/12/2016 - 24/10/2018
"Striking a primal chord..
"A courageous conversation..
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SEARCH ENGINE
Hamilton, Gisborne, Dunedin, Auckland, Invercargill, Hawkes Bay, Palmerston North
12/05/2018 - 31/05/2018
"All too brief... beautiful contemporary dance..
"A quest for connectedness..
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LIFEWORLD (in five parts)
Wellington, Palmerston North, Gisborne, Auckland
19/10/2016 - 04/11/2016
"Delightful to watch..
"Re-opening audience eyes..
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Do you still think of me?
Wellington
24/02/2011 - 25/02/2011
"Connection, disconnection, sexuality, loneliness …..
Espiritu Flamenco
Wellington
20/11/2009 - 22/11/2009
"Spanish dance traditions celebrated..
"Olé..
CARNIVAL HOUND
Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson
23/04/2009 - 13/10/2013
"Distorted realities..
"Loss, struggle and conflict lightened by wit and humour..
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Gathering Clouds
Auckland, Wellington
05/03/2009 - 28/03/2009
"The Pacific experience..
"Bach goes nicely with Pacific Grace..
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Into the Looking Glass
Wellington
07/02/2009 - 14/02/2009
"Dancing to Lewis Carroll’s Tune..
"The blurry line between dreams and reality..
Tap That
Wellington
12/09/2007 - 15/09/2007
"Loud music, local flavour, overt humour..