Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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IHITAI ‘AVEI’A - STAR NAVIGATOR
Porirua
09/12/2022 - 11/12/2022
"Lead roles full of endeavour..
"Creative, exciting and entirely relevant to present-day Aotearoa..
Story Studio LIVE 2021
Porirua
30/07/2021 - 30/07/2021
"Facilitates the capacity for our kids to make a difference in their lifetime..
The Movement
Palmerston North, Porirua, Dunedin, Auckland, Havelock North
01/05/2021 - 19/06/2021
"Serendipitous rather than extra-mortal..
"Brave and thought provoking programme,..
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STORY STUDIO LIVE 2019
Porirua
24/09/2019 - 24/09/2019
"Fantastic collaboration blends fun with deep, important and heartfelt messages..
Black Grace CRYING MEN
Auckland, Porirua
06/09/2018 - 21/09/2018
"Black Grace + Friends..
"Polish and panache..
THIRSTY
Porirua, Wellington, Auckland
09/08/2016 - 02/09/2017
"Leaves this reviewer thirsty too..
"Impressive vocal and physical command..
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MANU and WEARING MY MAP - Double Bill
Porirua
02/12/2016 - 03/12/2016
"Strong contrasts in Measina double bill..
Aumaga & Shel We? double bill
Porirua
01/12/2016 - 03/12/2016
"Male energy to the max, humour to the fore..
PURPLE ONION
Porirua
01/12/2016 - 03/12/2016
"Delightful delineation, music and dance..
POWERPLAYS: everyday underdogs trying to win at life
Porirua, Wellington
02/05/2016 - 06/05/2016
"Creative and skilful navigation of a range of roles, settings and situations..
"Strengths lie in the way it poses questions, rather than instructions or answers..
UNMYTHABLE
Porirua, Wellington, Wairarapa
25/02/2014 - 07/03/2014
"Enjoyable show on a shoe-string budget..
"Largely entertaining with few new insights..