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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Royal New Zealand Ballet
Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Auckland
12/10/2024 - 12/11/2024
"Curiosity piqued, this perfect Christmas confection presents our zesty national ballet company...
"The perfect storm of enchantment..
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Peter Pan
Auckland
08/10/2024 - 03/11/2024
"Pantastical panto of pirates, fairies and unending innocence..
Rigoletto
Auckland
19/09/2024 - 25/09/2024
"Pace and polish place this well-proven production at the zenith of operatic musical entertainment...
Divas
Auckland
11/10/2023 - 22/10/2023
"A feel-good reminiscence for women who have driven themselves through the frailty of their humanity to resurrect themselves...
(m)Orpheus
Auckland, Wellington
06/09/2023 - 23/09/2023
"An extraordinary fusion of opera, dance and music..
"Five-point star—visionary and innovative ..
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COSÌ FAN TUTTE
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
31/05/2023 - 02/07/2023
"Directorial insight and superbly balanced singing delivered with confidence and relish..
"Sparkling, sophisticated artifice..
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MACBETH
Auckland, Wellington
21/09/2022 - 09/10/2022
"Opening the gates of hell..
"Brooding set perfect for stars..
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SEMELE
Auckland
29/10/2020 - 06/11/2020
"A post-lockdown romp from the master of fireworks..
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
Auckland
06/06/2019 - 15/06/2019
"A frittata of delight, plated with playful panache..
LA BOHÈME
Auckland, Wellington
13/09/2018 - 13/10/2018
"Superb cast, classy conductor make box-office opera La Boheme a must-see..
"Chorus snappy, principals energised, orchestra superb..
THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
Wellington, Auckland
31/05/2018 - 30/06/2018
"Elixir works its magic..
"A most enjoyable, easily assimilated entertainment for a modern audience..
CANDIDE
Auckland
23/03/2018 - 25/03/2018
"Bawdy, bright and sparkling..
TOSCA
Christchurch
08/03/2018 - 16/03/2018
"A deeply engaging, no holds barred, utterly irresistible musical thriller..
SISTER ACT The Musical
Auckland
25/11/2017 - 16/12/2017
"Actors shine as Sister Act takes to stage..
"Nun better as an end-of year tonic..
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
27/09/2017 - 22/10/2017
"Everything wrong is dead right..
"Precisely-timed comedy of errors a well-structured riot..
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KÁTYA KABANOVÁ
Auckland, Wellington
16/09/2017 - 14/10/2017
"Musically seductive and vibrant, theatrically clever and creative..
LAST LEGS
Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton
14/09/2017 - 15/10/2017
"Few twists or surprises to keep us engaged..
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Auckland
25/08/2017 - 16/09/2017
"Streetcar provides edgy ride..
"A well-focussed, dynamic production..
WEST SIDE STORY
Auckland
22/06/2017 - 02/07/2017
"The search for a new way of living continues..
"West Side Story a timeless hit..
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AMADEUS
Auckland
04/05/2017 - 20/05/2017
"Highly entertaining, visually spectacular..
"Hurst’s Salieri a masterclass in energy, character distillation and conviction..
THE BONE FEEDER
Auckland
19/03/2017 - 26/03/2017
"No Place Like Home..
"A moving experience..
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THE MIKADO
Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland
14/02/2017 - 11/03/2017
"Mikado a ravishing riot..
"Pleasant confection could have more tang..
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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