Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
GURU OF CHAI
Auckland & Wellington, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, NYC, USA, Christchurch, Raumati
11/02/2010 - 11/08/2024
"Guru of Chai is ‘pure theatre magic’..
"Resonant themes of love, loss and redemption leave a lasting impact..
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THE MESSY MAGIC ADVENTURE
Wellington, Invercargill, Nelson, Wanaka
18/04/2017 - 20/07/2024
"A Rollicking a celebration of clowning, slapstick and magic..
"Subversive thrill in magical messiness..
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THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW
Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne
09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024
"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..
"Outstanding stage spectacle stimulates thought and debate about how we look at the past to define our future..
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MAUREEN – HARBINGER OF DEATH
Wanaka
31/03/2023 - 01/04/2023
"Refreshing and at times uncomfortably reflective ..
Woman of Words
Wanaka
27/03/2023 - 27/03/2023
"At once profoundly cerebral, unflinchingly erotic, exquisitely artistic and brutally dramatic . . ...
THE HALL
Wanaka
15/04/2021 - 17/04/2021
"A sensitive and powerful insight..
NO SCIENCE TO GOODBYE
Wanaka, Global,
07/04/2017 - 31/05/2020
"A beauty in the loneliness of disconnected characters..
"Beautiful and evocative script needs more work in production..
Brendan Dooley MAYHEM! and CHEEKY, QUIRKY AND CLASSY
Wanaka
05/03/2020 - 05/03/2020
"‘Impossible’ magic and a bit dodgy..
WILD DOGS UNDER MY SKIRT
Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Nelson, Christchurch, Gisborne, NYC, USA, Hamilton
26/09/2016 - 23/02/2020
"A glorious and passionate production..
"Invigorating ensemble work..
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SNO WHYTE AND THE SEVEN
Wanaka
04/12/2019 - 06/12/2019
"Plenty of local and contemporary laughs..
THE BOOKBINDER
Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wanaka, Tauranga, Wairarapa, Christchurch, Invercargill, Edinburgh, Scotland, Gisborne
19/02/2014 - 10/10/2019
"Intrinsic magic mesmerises..
"Makes you see the world with fresh eyes..
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Kiss the Sky
Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Invercargill
29/06/2017 - 01/05/2019
"Triple bill showcases dance company's development..
"Rich contrasts in triple bill..
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MY BEST DEAD FRIEND
Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Invercargill, Dunedin, Nelson
12/07/2017 - 02/05/2019
"Simply lovely to watch..
"Chalk one up to talk and a wake..
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