Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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Femme Natale - The Queen Years
Wellington
28/05/2024 - 01/06/2024
"Fun and refreshing, lightly enticing us to think while letting us relax and enjoy..
Iphigeneia at Aulis
Wellington
28/05/2024 - 01/06/2024
"Draws audience deep into throat-clutching, trancelike territory..
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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Swan Lake - The Royal NZ Ballet
Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland
18/07/2013 - 05/05/2024
"Freshness and immediacy of a newly minted work..
"Sumptuous production..
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CONSTELLATIONS
Dunedin
23/05/2024 - 01/06/2024
"Stellar!..
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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Wilson Dixon – Love Don't Live Here Anymore, You Do
Wellington, Dunedin
16/05/2024 - 22/05/2024
"Effortless wit..
"A huge amount to savour in this performance..
Farce Onion 2024
Wellington
21/05/2024 - 25/05/2024
"Bold and zingy character work makes it so endearing..
Puka
Wellington
21/05/2024 - 25/05/2024
"Throwaway lines have the impact of comedic depth charges ..
Jak Darling: A Muse
Wellington
21/05/2024 - 25/05/2024
"Linguistic tricks, quips, puns and witty anecdotes: life-affirming and ever hopeful..
Mr & Mrs Macbeth of Heathcote Valley Road
Christchurch
18/05/2024 - 22/06/2024
"Smart, funny and delivered by consummate professionals...
El Jaguar Book (Fight) Club
Auckland
21/05/2024 - 25/05/2024
"The rules of Book (Fight) Club insist I say nothing but this show is too funny to stick to the…..
Pick and Mix 2
Auckland
16/05/2024 - 18/05/2024
"A review-style show full of astute insights from three unique and talented comedians...
Samantha Hannah – Female Lady Women Comedians
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 18/05/2024
"Not just for female lady women comedians..
"A warm hug of distinct but recognisable personalities..
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TE TUPUA – The Goblin
Wellington, Whangarei, Dunedin
20/10/2021 - 18/05/2024
"Energy is high throughout..
"INTENSE, FAST-PACED TALE OF EARLY COLONIAL AOTEAROA..
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Yeah Nah Pavlova
Auckland
16/05/2024 - 17/05/2024
"These two fireworks create a show that sparks the audience regardless of their origin...
Eli Matthewson - Night Terror
Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch
10/05/2024 - 07/09/2024
"Punchlines that whip back around like a tossed ponytail..
"More definite content and a director to pace and edit will make this good show even better...