Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Le comte Ory (The Count Ory)
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
30/05/2024 - 29/06/2024
"A production of fizzing vitality and imaginative presentation...
"A comedy of disguises..
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Skin Hunger - Solo
Hastings, Auckland, New Plymouth
27/10/2023 - 15/06/2024
"A cathartic experience of self-expression, self-exploration and self-forgiveness..
"‘Skin Hunger-Solo’, seen through a new lens, should be on your ‘must-see’ list. It's great work!..
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WINK by Jen Silverman
Auckland
11/06/2024 - 15/06/2024
"Executes on the philosophy of theatre as psycho-drama as though it were a manifesto ..
Cubbin Concert
Christchurch
13/06/2024 - 16/06/2024
"Fun, silliness and an unexpected new ear worm...
Weredingo
Auckland
06/06/2024 - 07/06/2024
"The ground is alive with ceremony..
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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HE MĀORI?
Wellington, Palmerston North
21/06/2022 - 14/06/2024
"A powerful testament to the enduring quest to belong..
"Vital storytelling..
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FWB: Friends With Boundaries
Wellington
11/06/2024 - 15/06/2024
"A revelatory snapshot of midlife desires, disappointments and delight..
TRYGVE WAKENSHAW - NAUTILUS
Auckland, New Plymouth
28/04/2015 - 09/06/2024
"A madcap, brilliant, fabulously funny, hilariously naughty tonic..
"Engaging, challenging and at times confronting..
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Station
Auckland
07/06/2024 - 07/06/2024
"What the ‘Vā’ in street dance can look like...
CONFESSIONS OF A SLEEPWALKING INSOMNIAC
Wellington
08/09/2022 - 09/06/2024
"Writing, acting and directing blend perfectly..
"Uses humour and pathos to gently guide us towards seeing complexity..
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TOTO
Auckland
05/06/2024 - 06/06/2024
"A mixing bowl of cultural excellence..
I Carried This
Wellington
05/06/2024 - 15/06/2024
"A crucial story told with a gentle hand and straight-down-the-barrel honesty..
Ballroom Blitz
Wellington
04/06/2024 - 04/06/2024
"Smooth as cutting butter with a warm knife..
Transmission: Beta
Wellington
18/05/2024 - 15/06/2024
"Living inside history: a chic and powerful success..
"Play offers window into unprocessed pandemic memories..
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Advait Kirtikar – New Show, Who Dis?
Wellington
07/05/2024 - 11/05/2024
"Pleasantly simmering between nervous and flaring...
"Amusing and entertaining if blurred by pace..
Gormless
Auckland
23/05/2024 - 25/05/2024
"Joel gives his audience more than their ticket price worth of entertainment. He gives a next level performance. He gives…..
We Have Boys at Home
Hamilton
29/05/2024 - 01/06/2024
"Strong actors, a robust script, an intelligent production..