Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Ms Christmas Bachelorette
Wellington
13/12/2024 - 13/12/2024
"Hearts won over with this uplifting Christmas improv..
The King In Yellow
Wellington
11/12/2024 - 14/12/2024
"Lots to work on in the process of bringing it to next year’s Fringe..
WHŌRE
Wellington
11/12/2024 - 14/12/2024
"Thought-provoking work with moments of real power..
The 3 Wives of Antony
Wellington
11/12/2024 - 14/12/2024
"An energetic romp with laughs, frights and some sad bits..
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Royal New Zealand Ballet
Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Auckland
12/10/2024 - 12/11/2024
"Curiosity piqued, this perfect Christmas confection presents our zesty national ballet company...
"The perfect storm of enchantment..
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Verdict
Wellington
04/12/2024 - 07/12/2024
"Impressive scale of collaboration and cooperation in its creation..
Alma and the Mind Galaxy
Wellington
04/12/2024 - 07/12/2024
"Strong cast makes sensitively written characters lively and credible..
Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
08/11/2024 - 29/11/2024
"Consummate performers bring the goods..
The MILKYVERSE
Wellington
26/11/2024 - 30/11/2024
"Improv at its best offers life lessons to us all..
New Zealand School of Dance Performance Season 2024
Wellington
20/11/2024 - 30/11/2024
"The cast of 15 dance with enthusiasm and commitment..
"Strong dancing , stylish presentation, great lighting..
High School (The Improvised) Musical
Wellington
19/11/2024 - 23/11/2024
"Well-tuned with a flair for spontaneous creativity..
Marc & Marisha Time Travel the Theatre!
Wellington
11/11/2024 - 17/11/2024
"A joyful and inventive ode to the stage..
Thank You, Ten - A Musical Celebration
Wellington
19/11/2024 - 23/11/2024
"Their happiness is our happiness and it is considerable..
How Far Do Your Arms Reach?
Wellington
15/11/2024 - 15/11/2024
"A consensual canvas exploring improvisational freedom..
TALOFA PAPA
Porirua, Wellington, Hamilton, New Plymouth
03/12/2016 - 17/11/2024
"Papa’s strict but mischievous ways create powerful drama..
"Connection made despite separation and absence..
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Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime
Wellington
16/11/2024 - 11/01/2025
"Sleeping Beauty brings time warps and twists..
"Brings a fresh approach to an age-old and much-loved tradition..
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Pop-up Globe
Auckland, Wellington
22/10/2024 - 16/11/2024
"‘Boisterous enthusiasm’: Pop-up Globe’s crowd-pleasing A Midsummer Night's Dream..
"Gives our attentiveness, empathy and imaginations free rein..
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Endling
Wellington
16/11/2024 - 17/11/2024
"The remarkable physical talent of an expert, generous clown..
How To Art
Auckland, Wellington
12/11/2024 - 01/03/2025
"Relentlessly funny and splendidly performed by the best bananas in the art business...