Review Archive
Maryanne Cathro has 35 years experience as a part and full time theatre practitioner. While directing and costuming have both featured heavily in that time, she is currently more likely to be seen on stage, Emceeing and performing in cabaret.
Her writing chops include a BA in English Language and Linguistics, contributing to several national magazines, and a Plain English Award from 2008.
However and most importantly, Maryanne is an avid theatre-goer ever since she stood in the aisle of the Opera House at age four transfixed by Jack and the Beanstalk. These days she tries to stay seated, but often chooses the aisle seat; just in case.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Eli Matthewson - Night Terror
Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch
10/05/2024 - 07/09/2024
"Punchlines that whip back around like a tossed ponytail..
"More definite content and a director to pace and edit will make this good show even better...
Two Guitars
Palmerston North, Wellington
30/09/2023 - 13/04/2024
"Comedic yet moving, timeless yet topical, challenging yet lyrical..
"Transcendent harmonies, complex characterisations, moving and theatrically fulfilling..
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The Man whose Mother was a Pirate - The Musical
Wellington
06/03/2024 - 07/03/2024
"Raise a glass of rum and toast to its future..
The New Blue: A Portrait of Pixie Williams
Wellington
02/03/2024 - 03/03/2024
"Musical celebration performed with absolute skill and heart..
Songs in the Key of Love
Wellington
28/02/2024 - 02/03/2024
"Vulnerability, trust, joy, passion, love, hope and sadness = masculinity at its very best..
MEOW MEOW’S PANDEMONIUM
Wellington
24/02/2024 - 24/02/2024
"Relentlessly funny, a dish of rare delight..
A HOT GIRL AND HER SUZUKI SWIFT
Wellington
22/02/2024 - 25/02/2024
"Genuine delight in the glow of human connection..
The Secret Lives of Extremely Old People
Wellington
25/11/2023 - 17/12/2023
"Our elders honoured by telling their stories with love, dignity, humour and connection ..
Long Ride Home
Wellington, Nelson
02/08/2023 - 23/03/2024
"Humorous, well-paced, dramatically satisfying ... Outstanding..
Samantha Hannah – Female Lady Women Comedians
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 18/05/2024
"Not just for female lady women comedians..
"A warm hug of distinct but recognisable personalities..
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Ray Shipley – Fifty Shades of Ray
Wellington
09/05/2023 - 13/05/2023
"A glowing example of how comedy is about how you tell a story..
Ce La Faro
Wellington
11/03/2023 - 11/03/2023
"A magical ability to entrance an audience..
Pillow Fight
Wellington
10/03/2023 - 11/03/2023
"A beautifully presented engaging, involving, challenging, satisfying and almost cathartic experience..
TALES FROM THE STRYPT!
Wellington
07/03/2023 - 11/03/2023
"Has a huge heart, some great laughs and some tears..
MANIC IMPRESSIVE
Wellington
26/02/2023 - 09/03/2023
"Surreal, brilliant and highly relatable..
HELL SCHOOL: The Musical
Wellington
21/02/2023 - 23/02/2023
"Such fun, many laugh out loud moments, fantastic performances: a Fabulous Thing that deserves to be seen and enjoyed..
MIDNIGHT CONFESSIONS
Wellington, Auckland
23/08/2022 - 31/08/2024
"Original, entertaining, funny, moving, inspiring..
WHEN BOOTY CALLS
Wellington
29/06/2021 - 12/03/2022
"A gorgeous work with delightful chaos, joyous control and little pieces of sincerity..
"Fun romp to warm your cockles ARRRR-tily recommended..
GUYS AND DOLLS
Wellington
25/06/2021 - 03/07/2021
"Strong performances, anachronistic costuming..
An Exploration of Moby Dick through Shanty
Wellington
16/04/2021 - 17/04/2021
"A magic night of story and song..
SHITSPEARE
Wellington
18/03/2021 - 20/03/2021
"If you love Shakespeare, go. If you hate Shakespeare, go...
TRAVAILS WITH MY EX Part Deux
Wellington
17/03/2021 - 20/03/2021
"Great premise could make for a great show with judicious pruning..
HALF IN/HALF OUT
Wellington
11/03/2021 - 13/03/2021
"A fun show in a gorgeous venue..
