Review Archive
Born and bred in Wellington, Talia is a trained journalist, comedian, musician and gold medal ballroom and latin dancer.
Her articles have graced 62 front page newspapers and international magazines, and she has taught Shakespeare to high school students while touring New Zealand and Australia with New Zealand Playhouse.
Talia has co-written and performed shows at NZ Performance Art Week, the NZ Fringe Festival and Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Also a Jane Austen fan, she played Marianne in Sense and Sensibility in Khandallah Arts Theatre’s 2022 production.
A previous member of Wellington Footlights musical theatre society, and P&O Cruises’ entertainment team, she loves to entertain, be entertained, and can’t wait to write, perform and travel the world once again.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Ms Christmas Bachelorette
Wellington
13/12/2024 - 13/12/2024
"Hearts won over with this uplifting Christmas improv..
Sister Wives
Wellington
16/10/2024 - 19/10/2024
"Indescribable and riveting narrative sees Sisters steal our hearts..
We Will Rock You
Wellington
15/08/2024 - 01/09/2024
"‘Rousing, uplifting’ musical delights audience..
"Blown away – and not by the wind..
H.R. The Musical
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
01/02/2024 - 22/05/2024
"Every song and scene is immaculately written, rehearsed and delivered..
"Riotous send-up of corporate culture...
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Trent H Baumann – Stop the Noise. Listen to the Music.
Wellington
14/05/2024 - 18/05/2024
"A reminder to support the world we want to see and live in..
Alayne Dick – Purple is the Gayest Colour
Wellington
07/05/2024 - 11/05/2024
"Filled with heart and our hearts are full also..
Sandwich Artist
Wellington
06/03/2024 - 09/03/2024
"Feel the heartbreak, soul searching and unmistakeable hunger …..
Kia Ora Khalid
Wellington
31/01/2024 - 03/02/2024
"The audience takes every hit in the heart during this incredible opera..
The Supper Club
Wellington, Christchurch
20/01/2024 - 17/08/2024
"Intimate and sexy cabaret show will leave you grinning from ear to ear...
"Prepare to be wooed and charmed..
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Wicked - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz
Wellington
17/08/2023 - 03/09/2023
"Heart-warming story comes to life with stunning character performances..
Antonio!
Wellington
29/07/2023 - 16/02/2025
"Relatable and loveable crossover of Shakesqueer storylines, rock songs, ballads and sea shanties..
Hamilton
Auckland
26/05/2023 - 11/06/2023
"Powerhouse cast delivers Hamilton with relevancy, urgency, humour and heart..
Gabby Anderson – Bad(ish) Teacher
Wellington, Auckland
09/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Friendly, engaging, genuine and enthusiastically here for a good time..
"Verbal dexterity is a hallmark of her delivery, as are pause, pace and audience participation..
KINKY BOOTS
Auckland, Wellington
25/05/2023 - 15/07/2023
"Still an absolute winner to blow out the winter chills..
"A joyful experience of spectacular singing and oh those fabulous boots..
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THE PANDEMUSICAL DIARIES
Wellington
10/03/2023 - 11/03/2023
"A musical masterpiece we can all relate to, laugh and cry along to..
TO ALL THE FRIENDS I'VE LOST BEFORE
Wellington
21/07/2022 - 10/03/2023
"We all need a friend that earns our company and this show does just that..
"Honest, heartfelt and generous..
The Butler Did It
Wellington
08/03/2023 - 11/03/2023
"50 minutes of well-dressed chaos and clumsiness that has the audience in fits of laughter..
Presentation is Everything
Wellington
07/03/2023 - 12/03/2023
"More than just a snappy PowerPoint slide show..
"Proof that Power has a Point gets the room buzzing..
SEALED SECTION
Wellington
02/03/2023 - 04/03/2023
"Thoroughly entertaining and surprisingly educational hilarity..
SEXY GOLF BOY
Wellington
21/02/2023 - 25/02/2023
"Out of this world cocktail of immersive storylines parodying the lifestyles of the rich and famous..
SCRAGGS O'POSSUM AND THE PENULTIMATE HITCH
Wellington
27/02/2022 - 02/03/2022
"Two thumbs up..
