Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
Auckland, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands
21/03/2017 - 09/04/2017
"Uplifting, charming, inspiring..
"Brilliant indeed, on many levels..
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SHOT BRO – Confessions of a Depressed Bullet
Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Kaikohe, Wairarapa, Dunedin, Invercargill
09/06/2016 - 09/05/2019
"Confronting and hard but also a safe space in which to explore the ugly realities of mental health..
"Funny, powerful, demanding..
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MICHELE A’COURT in STUFF I FORGOT TO TELL MY DAUGHTER
Invercargill, Havelock North, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Bay of Islands, Nelson
27/04/2013 - 06/04/2017
"Self-deprecating, honest, forth-right, confident, grounded and bloody funny..
"Everyone leaves the theatre with a smile..
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HUDSON & HALLS LIVE!
Auckland, Wellington, Kerikeri, Wanaka, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Dunedin
05/11/2015 - 16/12/2017
"Comedy great Christmas fare..
"Utterly captivating..
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SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS
Auckland
30/04/2015 - 09/05/2015
"Characters parry well and dance even better..
THE SANTA CLAUS SHOW 2014
Auckland
12/12/2014 - 20/12/2014
"Finally, it’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas..
THE LITTLE YELLOW DIGGER
Auckland
27/09/2014 - 11/10/2014
"Seriously impressive..
THE IMPROV BANDITS 2013
Auckland
15/11/2013 - 16/11/2013
"Coming into their own..
THE DRAGON OF AN ORDINARY FAMILY
Auckland
20/04/2013 - 04/05/2013
"Magically marvellous adaptation..
Hairy Maclary
Auckland
08/10/2011 - 11/11/2012
"Captivating and utterly delightful..
"A fabulous show in every way..
EDUCATING RITA
Auckland
23/08/2012 - 08/09/2012
"Golden oldie good debut for new company..
"Believe the hype..
STANDSTILL
Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton
09/03/2011 - 07/07/2012
"Irreverent, bizarre, compelling..
"Treadmill of life presents novel and engaging theatre..
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THE NOWHERE SHOW
Auckland
16/05/2012 - 19/05/2012
"Discomfort and awkwardness..
BRENDON GREEN in EVERYTHING IS MEANINGLESS AND NOTHING MATTERS, LOL
Auckland
08/05/2012 - 12/05/2012
"Insights into the average warped mind..
IDIOTS OF ANTS
Auckland
28/04/2012 - 05/05/2012
"Idiots or Savants?..
"Side-splitting..
PUNK ROCK
Auckland
27/03/2012 - 07/04/2012
"Drama lays bare the brutality of bullying..
"Teen angst on overdrive..
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TOP GIRLS
Auckland
23/02/2012 - 18/03/2012
"You Can Be a Successful Woman, Too! (Terms and Conditions Apply)..
"Vignettes recall girl power and the glass ceiling..
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The Secret Life of a Bellydancer
Auckland
17/11/2011 - 17/12/2011
"Feel-good fun..
Toil and Trouble
Auckland
28/09/2011 - 01/10/2011
"Magical script, spectacular lighting and sound..
The First Asian AB
Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington
13/09/2011 - 25/02/2012
"Local bromance a winning combo..
"Not about the rugby..
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TIC TIC
Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, , Dunedin
04/05/2010 - 06/10/2012
"Disparate components flow smoothly..
"Quite simply an inspiration..
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Hotel - A Cabaret
Auckland, Dunedin
14/10/2010 - 03/07/2011
"Phenomenal talents..
"Consummate showmanship in theatrical equivalent of a compilation tape..
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Flightless Birds
Auckland
13/04/2011 - 21/04/2011
"Nice guys don’t always finish last..