Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Tuakana
Auckland
09/10/2012 - 10/10/2012
"New generation of choreographers make their mark..
"Privileged encounters..
Footnote Forte Series 2012
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
15/08/2012 - 09/10/2012
"Two cultural traditions united in dance..
"Idiosyncratic and electric, with wide appeal..
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PRIVATE LIVES
Auckland
06/09/2012 - 29/09/2012
"My love-hate relationship with Silo’s Private Lives..
"Slick pastiche reboots Coward for modern audience..
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Krishnan’s Dairy
Auckland, Wellington, Raumati
26/08/2009 - 21/09/2022
"As fresh, remarkable and astonishing as ever..
"An enduring, honest and mesmerising milestone in New Zealand theatre..
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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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Run, Slip, Spring
Auckland
27/06/2012 - 30/06/2012
"Run, Slip and Spring, Q Theatre..
"The Doing of Dance..
KAHA: Short Works (2012)
Hamilton, Auckland, Taupo
13/05/2012 - 23/06/2012
"Review: Kaha Short Works for Matariki..
"Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa : Let us keep close together, not far apart...
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Made in New Zealand 2012 - Footnote Dance Company
Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington
22/03/2012 - 13/06/2012
"In Fine Fettle..
"Footnote's excellent pedigree to the fore..
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DAVID O’DOHERTY IS LOOKING UP
Wellington, Auckland
01/05/2012 - 06/05/2012
"A welcome mix of sung and spoken stories..
"Quirky Irish comedian makes triumphant return to New Zealand stage..
JASON BYRNE IN PEOPLE’S PUPPETEER
Auckland
01/05/2012 - 05/05/2012
"Masterful incredulity..
CHRIS COX in 'FATAL DISTRACTION' (England)
Auckland, Wellington
28/04/2012 - 12/05/2012
"Intense, charismatic, talkative and smart..
HANUSSEN – THE PALACE OF BURLESQUE
Auckland, Nelson
10/02/2012 - 14/04/2012
"A great value show..
"An unforgettable night of theatre..
Ship Songs
Hamilton, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Arrowtown, Paraparaumu, Wanaka
06/08/2008 - 07/04/2012
"Ship Songs Sparkles..
"Poignant, rollicking, tragic, lyrical, cheering and stirring..
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