Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Sax Appeal
Auckland
17/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"A funny, surprising, direct and outrageous tonic for a tough week..
BJÖRK ALL IS FULL OF LOVE
Auckland
09/11/2017 - 11/11/2017
"Brilliant eclectic content and delivery..
ORESTE
Auckland
20/08/2016 - 21/08/2016
"A high standard of style and interpretation..
FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL
Auckland
21/04/2016 - 27/04/2016
"It’s not the fun kind of bad..
"Leg-Warming..
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THE GREAT DOWNHILL JOURNEY OF LITTLE TOMMY
Auckland
17/03/2016 - 20/03/2016
"Full of energy and pizzazz..
TOSCA
Auckland, Wellington, New Zealand wide
17/09/2015 - 30/08/2020
"Exciting, attractive and compelling..
"A celebration of wonderful talent..
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LA CENERENTOLA (Cinderella)
Auckland, Wellington
09/05/2015 - 07/06/2015
"Captivates..
"Captivating night in theatreland..
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DAFFODILS [inspired by true events]
Auckland, Hamilton, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Christchurch, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland
14/03/2014 - 28/08/2016
"Slick, honest and truly beautiful..
"A profound change-inviting play and musical masterpiece..
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DON GIOVANNI
Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland
22/08/2013 - 18/10/2014
"The Don still retains charms in modern twist..
"A triumph..
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LA TRAVIATA
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
19/06/2014 - 23/07/2016
"Brava diva!..
"Sumptuous and emotionally-charged..
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THE MODERN MĀORI QUARTET 2014
Auckland
04/06/2014 - 08/06/2014
"Good mood generators..
WHEEL OF EXPERIENCE
Tauranga, New Plymouth, Onewhero, Auckland
06/04/2014 - 13/09/2014
"A national theatrical treasure..
"Full of longing, despair, confusion and triumph..
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MADAME BUTTERFLY
Wellington, Auckland
18/04/2013 - 18/05/2013
"Internally passionate yet externally restrained..
"Sellout production ticks all the boxes..
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DIE FLEDERMAUS
Auckland
11/12/2012 - 15/12/2012
"A sight and sound to behold..
THE LIKES OF A LOVELESS DOGWASHER
Auckland
16/10/2012 - 20/10/2012
"Thoroughly enjoyable show enthusiastically received..
"Give this Dogwasher some love..
RIGOLETTO
Auckland, Wellington
19/05/2012 - 17/06/2012
"Rigoletto takes a bold step into today’s world..
"Surprises amid complexities in inventive production..
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Xerxes
Auckland, Wellington
02/03/2011 - 19/03/2011
"Sheer skill and enjoyment here..
"Sublime blend of voices and orchestra..
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Macbeth
Auckland, Wellington
18/09/2010 - 16/10/2010
"Great theatre: a must-see..
"A tortured king, lean, mean queen and malevolent witches pack powerful punch..
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Jenufa
Auckland, Wellington
20/09/2008 - 18/10/2008
"As good as it gets..
"Fine portrayal rewards long wait for landmark opera..
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Hansel and Gretel
Auckland, Kerikeri
29/06/2008 - 05/07/2008
"Brunnhilde on a broomstick with provocative pantomime flavour..
"Engaging, charming, chilling at times and full of life and old fashioned glee..
Porgy and Bess
Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington
22/08/2006 - 26/08/2006
"Soloists excel in punishing tour..