Review Archive
Lindsay Clark has been involved with performing arts education and theatre for over 40 years. Her work in education has ranged from lecturing in English and drama at the University of Canterbury and contracts for the Ministry of Education and NZQA, to running and adjudicating the Sheilah Winn Festival of Shakespeare in Schools for Canterbury and Invercargill. As adviser in English and drama for the (then) Christchurch Teacher’s College, she have been involved with workshops and presentations for both English and drama. Lindsay also served for nine years on The Court Theatre Trust Board, with special interest in fostering links with schools.
In theatre, Lindsay has directed both professionally and for the Canterbury Repertory Society, serving for many years on that committee. As co-founder of the Good Will Shakespeare Trust she co-directed Summer Shakespeare for the Christchurch City Council for several years and most recently The Wind in the Willows. The Canterbury Young Shakespeare Company was an offshoot of the Good Will Shakespeare Trust, dedicated to working with talented young people on professionally mounted productions of the Bard.
Most recently Lindsay’s theatre making is limited to fund raising for causes such as the Ngaio Marsh Trust. She has written theatre reviews for The Press but in recent years exclusively for Theatreview. ‘The itch does not go away with scratching.’
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Strictly Ballroom
Christchurch
23/11/2024 - 01/02/2025
"Plenty to applaud in this exuberant holiday musical...
A Doll's House
Christchurch
12/10/2024 - 09/11/2024
"Timeless message delivered through insight, skill and emotional engagement..
PARADISE or The Impermanence of Ice Cream
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
23/10/2020 - 28/09/2024
"Another brilliant theatre experience from Indian Ink..
"Secrets, science and vultures come home to roost..
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The Deadbeat Opera
Christchurch
06/09/2024 - 21/09/2024
"Uniformly excellent performances deliver high-impact experience...
Fairystories
Christchurch
10/04/2024 - 13/04/2024
"Exceptionally strong cast handle action and music with assurance...
Every Brilliant Thing
Christchurch
06/04/2024 - 04/05/2024
"A sparkling exercise in positivity...
We've Got So Much To Talk About
Wellington, Lyttelton, Auckland
13/09/2023 - 10/12/2023
"Stockwell Outstanding in 'We've Got So Much to Talk About'...
"A unifying exploration of the sensation and circumstance to do with being a mother...
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The Appleton Ladies Potato Race
Christchurch
05/08/2023 - 09/09/2023
"Race falls short despite winning cast and premise..
Next to Normal
Christchurch
17/06/2023 - 22/07/2023
"A thoughtful yet forceful creation, artfully balanced to translate the unspeakable into theatrical triumph..
Woyzeck (Tom Waits musical)
Christchurch
14/04/2023 - 29/04/2023
"Reveals the essential tackiness of much we associate with power and influence..
Rutene Spooner's Be Like Billy?
Christchurch, Rotorua, Gisborne, Auckland, Nelson
25/03/2023 - 25/10/2024
"A Question for the Times..
"An outstanding show, a fine performer, so proud of how far we’ve come...
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Rēwena
Christchurch
25/03/2023 - 22/04/2023
"Generosity of spirit, modelled for us with irresistible good cheer..
Sportsball
Christchurch
25/02/2023 - 01/09/2024
"The display and ball work make for an engaging time and admiring exclamations..
I Didn't Invite You Here to Lecture Me
Dunedin, Christchurch
13/10/2022 - 10/02/2023
"At once thoughtful, funny and absorbing, the compilation and performance are a theatrical treat...
"The magic here is the nostalgia..
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BETWEEN A CLOWN AND A DARK PLACE
Christchurch
04/11/2020 - 06/11/2020
"Entertaining and sincere engagement with fear..
THE CIRCUS OF ERRORS
Global
10/04/2020 - 10/04/2020
"Cleverly patterned images and a fine sense of intrigue..
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Christchurch
22/02/2020 - 14/03/2020
"Riveting, compelling..
"Fresh exploration gives pause for thought..
TREASURE ISLAND
Christchurch
29/01/2020 - 16/02/2020
"Impossible not to like..
"The joy of being ridiculous celebrated with real flair..
GLADYS AND ALFIE an Invercargill love story
Lyttelton
17/01/2020 - 25/01/2020
"Thoroughly well-crafted performances..
JULIET & ROMEO
Christchurch
16/05/2019 - 20/11/2019
"Unapologetic fun offered with verve and nerve..
"A clever, energetic production..
AU KO TUVALU
Christchurch
12/09/2019 - 21/09/2019
"Vitality and undeniable significance..
THE PINK HAMMER
Christchurch
07/09/2019 - 05/10/2019
"Unsubtle mix of onstage comedy and offstage drama..
THE FATHER
Christchurch
03/08/2019 - 24/08/2019
"A 'tough, sinewy' exploration of the impact of dementia..
"Illuminates with humour, compassion and humanity..
