Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Twelfth Night (or What You Will)
Dunedin
28/11/2024 - 07/12/2024
"Globe’s exuberant production a special treat..
"A celebration of Dunedin..
Yellow Hut
Dunedin
19/03/2024 - 23/03/2024
"Yellow Hut great start to the Globe’s year..
"This show is a slow burn..
The Unluckiest Magician
Dunedin
19/03/2024 - 21/03/2024
"50 rewarding and occasionally hilarious minutes..
Peter Pan
Dunedin
30/11/2023 - 10/12/2023
"Cracking momentum..
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
Dunedin
14/09/2023 - 24/09/2023
"A tasty slice of fun..
Saved
Dunedin
22/06/2023 - 02/07/2023
"Violence essential to impact..
"A play that still has the power to shock..
As You Like It
Dunedin
18/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"AS YOU LIKE IT ..
"Skilful integration of musical elements enhances the emotional depth and comedic moments, eliciting laughter, introspection and appreciation..
WINDING UP (ATC on tour)
Dunedin
06/03/2023 - 11/03/2023
"From the good life to funeral plans..
"A comic two-hander with ideal pairing..
I Didn't Invite You Here to Lecture Me
Dunedin, Christchurch
13/10/2022 - 10/02/2023
"At once thoughtful, funny and absorbing, the compilation and performance are a theatrical treat...
"The magic here is the nostalgia..
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THE STRANGEST OF ANGELS
Christchurch, Dunedin
27/05/2022 - 13/10/2022
"Bold and successful production..
"A splendid opening to Arts Festival..
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Matt and Ben
Dunedin
26/05/2022 - 28/05/2022
"New theatre company makes a splash with rollicking comedy..
"Polished, Funny and Believable..
THE MOUSETRAP
Dunedin
19/05/2022 - 28/05/2022
"Cast Delivers Twists, Intrigue in Christie’s Classic Whodunit..
"The Secret Lives On..
A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
Dunedin
03/02/2022 - 13/02/2022
"Rain fails to stop play..
"Admirably succinct yet ebullient..
THE PINK HAMMER
Dunedin
02/12/2021 - 11/12/2021
"Confident hands guide a funny, absorbing tale..
"Undemanding, highly entertaining NZ comedy..
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THE END OF THE GOLDEN WEATHER
Dunedin
05/11/2020 - 08/11/2020
"A triumph..
"A luminous, compassionate production..
NO EXIT
Dunedin
02/11/2020 - 07/11/2020
"Unsettles audience to make them reflect..
"Captivating challenges..
THE RAFT
Dunedin
17/09/2020 - 26/09/2020
"Intense and disturbing..
"Dramatic, moving, engrossing and finally uplifting..
DEAR BOOBS on Stage
Dunedin
10/09/2020 - 13/09/2020
"Therapeutic theatre..
"Courage, humour and insight..
CORIOLANUS
Global
05/06/2020 - 11/06/2020
"Contending themes all given their due..
"Interest never lags, either visually or intellectually..
THE MERCY CLAUSE
Global
24/04/2020 - 31/05/2020
"Interesting themes..
THE WAR ARTIST
Global
17/04/2020 - 31/05/2020
"Finely-wrought..
ROMEO AND JULIET
Dunedin North
31/01/2020 - 16/02/2020
"Performances excellent in great setting..
"Positively pants with passion..
LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS
Dunedin
16/11/2019 - 23/11/2019
"Performance skills raise the somewhat questionable script..
"Edgy play provides food for thought..