Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
I CAPULETI e I MONTECCHI (The Capulets and the Montagues)
Wellington
25/08/2016 - 28/08/2016
"A feast for lovers of bel canto opera..
THE BARTERED BRIDE
Auckland, Wellington
22/09/2012 - 20/10/2012
"Brilliant Bartered Bride redeems shortcomings of its Cold War setting..
"Love amid politics and circus..
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MARIA STUARDA
Wellington
10/08/2012 - 18/08/2012
"Battle of the Queens opera well worth reviving..
The Valkyrie (Die Walküre) in Concert
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
22/07/2012 - 28/07/2012
"Valkyrie rides into a new era for Kiwi opera with performance of a lifetime..
"Standing ovation for NZSO's Wagner..
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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The Journey to Rheims
Wellington
01/12/2010 - 04/12/2010
"Sparkling evening of vocal fireworks..
Passionate Choices: Love and Duty
Wellington
02/10/2010 - 02/10/2010
"NZ Opera take note: New stars rising at NZSM..
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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The Marriage of Figaro
Wellington, Auckland
15/05/2010 - 13/06/2010
"Engrossing night of theatre makes the Marriage of Figaro unmissable..
"Aidan Lang, take a bow! This is what opera is meant to be...
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The Marriage of Figaro
Wellington
13/03/2010 - 15/03/2010
"The triumph of Figaro..