Review Archive
Lisa Simpson lives in New Plymouth. She has a BA in English Literature and French, a B Ed and a Diploma in Drama and Dance Education. She works as a drama teacher and has been teaching for 24 years.
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
HALF OF THE SKY
Global, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Auckland
20/10/2022 - 12/09/2023
"Fantastic writing, great direction, superb acting..
"A treat to be gifted such simple yet stunning storytelling..
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APERTURE The life and work of Ans Westra
Nelson, New Plymouth, Upper Hutt
24/10/2019 - 16/07/2021
"Gets under the skin of Ans Westra and will get under your skin too..
"A tour de force and labour of love..
LOVE, LINDA: The Life of Mrs Cole Porter
Wellington, New Plymouth, Blenheim
28/11/2020 - 24/06/2021
"Excellent script and generous performance with comedy and emotional reveals..
"Flows stylishly from monologue to song with musical and emotional depth and life..
HAMLET
New Plymouth, Nelson, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin
25/06/2019 - 08/09/2019
"Slick production plays at a cracking pace..
"Triumphant revelling in challenges..
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SOLITUDE the secret life of Annie Chaffey
Wellington, Nelson, New Plymouth, Hamilton
29/11/2017 - 22/10/2020
"Woman alone: a subtle, much-needed counterpoint..
"Simple yet fascinating and admirable..
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Griff Rhys Jones WHERE WAS I?
New Plymouth
02/11/2018 - 02/11/2018
"A bouncy romp through self-deprecation, genuine terror and quirky characters..
MRS KRISHNAN’S PARTY
Auckland, Whangarei, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Tauranga
06/12/2017 - 25/08/2019
"Astute, contagious, charming, delicious..
"Festival of renewal happily honoured with depth and levity..
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MAGICIANS
Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Auckland
19/10/2017 - 04/11/2017
"Slick acts generate entertaining show..
"An alluring challenge to sceptics..
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CHEF Come Dine With Us
New Plymouth, Christchurch
26/08/2017 - 01/09/2017
"A joyous and exhausting night of manic entertainment..
"It is crazy. Really crazy. And it works...
DIRT AND OTHER DELICIOUS INGREDIENTS
Wellington, Tauranga, Havelock North, Hamilton, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Auckland
14/03/2015 - 14/10/2017
"Dynamic, fresh and totally engaging..
"A heady whirlwind of flavour and laughter..
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POROPITI: PROPHET
Taranaki, Havelock North, Christchurch
23/08/2017 - 30/09/2017
"Seeking new pathways to reconnection..
"Fascinating and hypnotic..
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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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