Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
A Christmas Carol
Christchurch
21/12/2024 - 22/12/2024
"Innovative, creative and accomplished company delivers joyous performance..
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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O Little Town of Beckenham
Christchurch
21/10/2024 - 05/12/2024
"Unique Christmas comedy serves up laughs with a local flavour..
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..
GOMIL
Nelson
30/11/2024 - 14/12/2024
"Slick switching of characters and from jarring comedy to winning pathos..
Te Radar's CookBookery!
Nelson, Auckland
06/09/2024 - 01/12/2024
"Culinary lunacy, celestial voices, Aunt Daisy's recipe for swan, and Te Radar - a splendid recipe for holiday fun..
"Go for the cherries, stay for the carrots..
Last Man Standing
Auckland
26/12/2024 - 30/12/2024
"Two excellent works of subtlety, tenderness and strength..
Twelfth Night (or What You Will)
Dunedin
28/11/2024 - 07/12/2024
"Globe’s exuberant production a special treat..
"A celebration of Dunedin..
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..
Strictly Ballroom
Christchurch
23/11/2024 - 01/02/2025
"Plenty to applaud in this exuberant holiday musical...
MY GREATEST PERIOD EVER
New Plymouth
23/11/2024 - 24/11/2024
"An edutaining mix, sometimes hilariously funny, at others extremely serious..
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..