Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Transmission: Beta
Wellington
18/05/2024 - 15/06/2024
"Living inside history: a chic and powerful success..
"Play offers window into unprocessed pandemic memories..
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TRANSMISSION
Wellington
20/04/2021 - 01/05/2021
"Tells the story of the humanity behind the Covid headlines..
"Holding Leaders to Account..
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WEED
Wellington
01/07/2017 - 29/07/2017
"Timely revival of classic play..
"A must for a great night’s entertainment..
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SAMMY J & RANDY in Ricketts Lane (Aus)
Wellington, Auckland
04/05/2010 - 15/05/2010
"Madcap, ingenious and half the price of Avenue Q..
"Ha ha, that’s a swearing sock..
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JIMEOIN: Something... Smells Funny (Ire / Aust)
Wellington, Auckland
30/04/2010 - 08/05/2010
"The audience loved every minute..
"Word-perfect routine a charming insult..
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It’s Rhys Darby Night
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
06/11/2009 - 11/12/2009
"Cleverly conceived, perfectly pitched, hugely satisfying..
"Excruciating Darby brings the house down..
Strike Session with Adam Page
Wellington
13/07/2009 - 01/08/2009
"Vivacious rhythyms..
"Layers of sound and happiness..
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Ed Byrne: DIFFERENT CLASS
Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, New Plymouth
02/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"The laughs keep coming..
"Good story telling..
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Danny Bhoy – On Tour 2009
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
14/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Constant laughs from a lovely man..
"Still some laughs on slippery slope..
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Dylan Moran: What It Is
Wellington, Auckland
08/05/2009 - 10/05/2009
"Moran opens his own black books..
"Moranic humour finds surprising images and metaphors in formulaic subject matter..
Steve Coogan Live
Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington
05/05/2009 - 09/05/2009
"Nostalgic trip for Coogan fans..
"Five distinct incarnations..
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Jason Cook: Joy
Wellington, Auckland
05/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Cook dishes up joyful evening..
"Speedily seeking joy..
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Janey Godley in Domestic Godley
Wellington, Auckland
05/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"She has the gift; is a gift..
"Must-see comedian funny, naturally #1..
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Wayne Brady: MAKING S%!T UP (US)
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
02/05/2009 - 05/05/2009
"Talented comic not at his best when serious..
"Sharing his talents; promoting his album..
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Adam Page Solo
Wellington
18/02/2009 - 01/03/2009
"Coming the raw kumara..
"Very real talent in improvised show..
Strike: Elemental
Wellington
03/07/2008 - 20/08/2011
"Subtle brilliance, visceral energy..
"A total workout for performers and audience..
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La Bohème
Wellington, Auckland
10/05/2008 - 07/06/2008
"Lean update beautiful, brutal – and a winner..
"Amazing singing wasted on paper-thin plot..
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La Vie
Wellington
23/02/2008 - 16/03/2008
"Wonderful acts..
"Wildly enjoyable..
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Tap That II: The Reckoning
Wellington
11/02/2008 - 14/02/2008
"Character development could improve successful formula..
"Revue-styled romp..
The Man, The Pie and The Taxi Guy
Wellington
05/02/2008 - 10/02/2008
"Wanted: more chances for these talents to shine..
"Madcap soloists a sharp blast..
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Armslength
Wellington
18/01/2008 - 17/02/2008
"Balancing acts..
"Cracking good dialogue and actions could have been left to speak for themselves..
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PAUA
Wellington
19/01/2008 - 16/02/2008
"The price of paua..
"Action, intrigue, overt physicality with political/ecological message makes for a must-see winner..
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Home Land
Wellington
13/10/2007 - 10/11/2007
"“The best play I have ever seen”..
"Genuinely moving..
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