Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
DON GIOVANNI
Wellington
17/04/2021 - 24/04/2021
"A wonderfully enjoyable and provoking night out..
"A personal opinion from Stephen Gibbs..
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DR BARRY ROBERTS HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUMMIT/PROGRAM (GUIDE): “Ascending to the new you”
Wellington
13/02/2020 - 10/03/2020
"A surprisingly memorable twist on everyday reality..
DINNER
Wellington
04/03/2020 - 07/03/2020
"Makes beauty out of horror, destruction and nihilism..
THE HUMAN VOICE (La voix humaine)
Wellington
31/01/2020 - 29/02/2020
"Strong, uncompromising yet unquestionably cool..
RIGOLETTO
Wellington
23/08/2019 - 31/08/2019
"Focussed and fabulous..
ORFEO
Wellington
04/08/2018 - 04/08/2018
"Great charm and musicality..
THE BONE THIEF
Wellington
12/07/2018 - 21/07/2018
"An extraordinary achievement..
Hangry Americans EXTRA SPICY
Wellington
16/05/2018 - 19/05/2018
"American food: rich in anthropological interest..
BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES
Wellington
24/02/2018 - 04/03/2018
"Uses real life observations to create fascinating insight..
"High calibre, superbly polished and performed..
RUSHES
Auckland, Wellington
21/02/2017 - 05/03/2018
"An experience not to be missed..
"Live art immersion - the perfect festival event..
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DEAD DADS CLUB
Palmerston North, Wellington, Dunedin
06/04/2017 - 13/03/2018
"Dances between objective honesty and pure love for her father’s conflicting sides..
"About as life affirming as you could imagine..
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DIDO AND AENEAS Recomposed
Wellington
30/03/2017 - 13/04/2017
"A very un-opera-like opera..
"Totally memorable..
NIGHTS AT THE PRESERVATORIUM
Wellington
24/02/2017 - 26/02/2017
"Songs taste vividly and uniquely of whence they came..
MIKE MCKEON Irish Jimmy
Wellington
16/02/2017 - 18/02/2017
"Rich material could be further developed..
SWEENEY TODD The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
17/09/2016 - 15/10/2016
"Can’t be recommended highly enough..
"Fleet Street Clean Sweep..
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THE MAGIC FLUTE
Wellington, Auckland
28/05/2016 - 26/06/2016
"Triumphant night of opera magic..
"Has the Flute lost its Magic?..
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I THINK YOU’LL LIKE THIS…
Wellington
25/02/2016 - 27/02/2016
"Conceived and sung with great taste and sensibility..
LOVELY LADY LUMP
Wellington, Hamilton, Dunedin
08/02/2016 - 06/03/2016
"A rich and vibrant experience..
"Rare candour, compassion and insight..
ADVENTURES IN PIANOLAND
Wellington
15/10/2015 - 17/10/2015
"A wonderfully intimate, authentic experience..
LA CENERENTOLA (Cinderella)
Auckland, Wellington
09/05/2015 - 07/06/2015
"Captivates..
"Captivating night in theatreland..
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BREL: THE WORDS AND MUSIC OF JACQUES BREL
Auckland, Nelson, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Wellington
02/11/2012 - 02/03/2014
"Finishes strongly..
"All singers portray standout moments..
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LOVE IN THE KEY OF BRITPOP
Wellington
25/02/2014 - 28/02/2014
"Emotional story affectingly told..
BOWLS CLUB JAZZ
Wellington
13/02/2014 - 16/02/2014
"Lots to work on..