Review Archive
Mitchell Manuel is a New Zealand based artist of Cook Island Māori, Tahitian, Scottish and Portuguese descent. He was born and raised in Tāmaki-makau-rau Auckland, but now resides in Whanganui-a-Tara. Manuel is an innovative, multi-talented creative with a background in film and television (actor, writer, Gofta award winner); digital art; textile design and fashion.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
WHŌRE
Wellington
11/12/2024 - 14/12/2024
"Thought-provoking work with moments of real power..
Walking Songs
Wellington
17/02/2023 - 14/09/2024
"A beautiful, soul-felt journey through challenges, trials and triumphs..
THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW
Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne
09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024
"Rage, discomfort and healing humour..
"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..
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Hāpaitia
Wellington
21/02/2024 - 24/02/2024
"Two tragedies challenged and questioned with panache and love..
A Very PopRox Christmas
Wellington
12/12/2023 - 16/12/2023
"Nativity improv rollicking good laugh..
"A smart and witty production that interweaves biblical belief and fun fiction..
THE SWING
Wellington
07/02/2020 - 18/11/2023
"Made with a heart-melting level of care..
"A carefully considered and expertly crafted experience that has real potential to be an instigator of change..
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La Catrina
Wellington
14/10/2023 - 14/10/2023
"Smart, clever and ingenious celebration of pain, suffering, isolation, love and respect..
Tiny Dog
Wellington
07/10/2023 - 07/10/2023
"A superb way to nurture cooperative storytelling and idea expansion..
VERBATIM 2023
Wellington
09/09/2023 - 16/09/2023
"Confronting recreation of true experiences expertly rendered..
"Fascinating, heartbreaking, yet entirely ordinary stories reflecting reality..
