Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
In Other Words
Auckland
03/09/2024 - 15/09/2024
"Phenomenal performances from powerhouse performers at the top of their game...
Scenes from the Climate Era
Auckland
02/08/2024 - 24/08/2024
"Succeeds in capturing the capriciousness of our response to climate change...
KA MUA KA MURI
Auckland, Hamilton
25/07/2024 - 29/07/2024
"Culturally profound and visually captivating..
Vismaya : Celebration
Auckland, Hamilton, Lower Hutt, Nelson, Christchurch
29/06/2024 - 06/07/2024
"Immediacy, vitality of the performance, captivating..
"Dancers are galvanised into brilliance..
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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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H.R. The Musical
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
01/02/2024 - 22/05/2024
"Every song and scene is immaculately written, rehearsed and delivered..
"Riotous send-up of corporate culture...
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He Aha Te Hau
Auckland
29/04/2024 - 30/04/2024
"They maintain a beautiful hold over their deep pool of simmering ihi..
"'He Aha Te Hau' is an outstanding historic milestone as Ngāti Whātua share the history of their land and its…..
WHENUA
Wellington, Auckland
08/03/2024 - 12/04/2024
"The dislocations of contemporary life..
"Questions identity and ties to land...
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In the Name of the Son - The Gerry Conlon Story
Auckland
14/03/2024 - 17/03/2024
"Unravels Conlon's imprisonment and the nature of the troubles in Northern Ireland..
Hatupatu | Kurungaituku: A Forbidden Love
Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua
20/02/2024 - 17/03/2024
"Ngā Pūrākau (myths) are driving forces..
"A Te Ao Māori lens..
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Sirens Of The Silver Screen
Auckland
22/02/2024 - 24/02/2024
"'Sirens of the Silver Screen' is all razzle dazzle, laughter, and completely delights..
Ballet Noir
Auckland
27/10/2023 - 29/10/2023
"Dramatic modern love story within sharp stylized choreography..
DIRTY WORK - An Ode to Joy
Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth
16/06/2023 - 25/05/2024
"Joy is at the heart of this feel-good comedy and important social critique..
"Sisyphus myth hits home hard yet something doesn’t quite land..
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THE CHOSEN HARAM
Auckland
24/03/2023 - 26/03/2023
"Brave work, wonderfully conceived and performed..
EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES
Auckland
16/03/2023 - 18/03/2023
"Innovative world-building creates a satisfying blend of action and visual effects..
Haus of Yolo
Auckland
23/11/2022 - 27/11/2022
"A Playful Set of Risqué Cabaret Vignettes..
What They Said - NZ Dance Company
Auckland
07/10/2022 - 08/10/2022
"Can you talk to me? A Legacy of Artistic Communication..
HALF | LIFE Lo|Co Arts
Auckland
28/09/2022 - 29/09/2022
"Half | Life - a work of rare beauty..
LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
Auckland
07/07/2022 - 30/07/2022
"Simple yet effective and impeccably acted to have you hooked..
"Compels our recognition, judgement, understanding and empathy..