Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
CELLFISH
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Palmerston North, Gisborne
08/03/2017 - 15/10/2019
"A standout in a shimmering sea of wonderful presentations and productions..
"A superbly performed prison pas de deu..
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MOANA (2019)
Auckland
11/06/2019 - 12/06/2019
"Emerging choreographers show skill and artistry..
LOVE AND INFORMATION
Wellington
08/06/2019 - 20/06/2019
"A riveting journey through an insightful, thought-provoking and sometimes moving labyrinth of highly varied human interactions..
LEECHES
Auckland
07/06/2019 - 07/06/2019
"Outstanding performances in dance debut..
"Alluring imagery, skilful choreography..
THE MATARIKI GLOW SHOW
Rotorua, Hamilton, Wellington
27/05/2019 - 25/06/2022
"Strong performers and great bones..
"Wonderful story brought to life through puppetry..
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BOYS
Wellington
08/06/2019 - 16/06/2019
"A powerful interrogation of our nation’s state..
WEST SIDE STORY
Wellington
07/06/2019 - 16/06/2019
"Moving and amazing..
AN UNSEASONABLE FALL OF SNOW
Hamilton
08/06/2019 - 08/06/2019
"Short, sharp show about mental wellbeing could be updated..
ORACLES AND MIRACLES
Los Angeles, USA
06/06/2019 - 30/06/2019
"A paean to brave women who forge tangible lives from arduous beginnings..
"Touching, heart-breaking and funny..
RICHARD II
Dunedin
30/05/2019 - 08/06/2019
"Impressive performances in Shakespeare adaptation..
"A magnificent lesson for modern leaders..
Over My Dead Body LITTLE BLACK BITCH
Wellington
04/06/2019 - 08/06/2019
"A haunting, funny and, at times, harrowing drama..
"Tino ātaahua tō mahi. He rawe!..
Black Swan, White Swan
Christchurch, Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington, Dunedin, Tauranga
31/05/2019 - 06/07/2019
"Glorious flair..
"Dancers shine with stripped back staging..
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PŌHUTU
Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua
06/06/2019 - 15/09/2023
"We are transported to life at Whakarewarewa. Puarenga stream, bubbles and water...
"Tangible and intangible landscapes reimagined..
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THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
Auckland
06/06/2019 - 15/06/2019
"A frittata of delight, plated with playful panache..
AU KO TUVALU
Wellington
20/03/2019 - 23/03/2019
"Story of love and hope leaves your stomach knotted and your eyes stinging..
"Heartwarming and heartwrenching..
PALU
Wellington
05/06/2019 - 08/06/2019
"Expert weavers of stories of old and now..
PAKARU
Wellington
04/06/2019 - 08/06/2019
"A riveting, powerful and intensely moving experience..
SHEL WE?
Wellington, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Hastings
12/12/2018 - 19/10/2020
"Gently woven story, precise and fluid dancing..
"Playful, poignant, ambiguous …..
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SHORTLAND STREET The Musical
Palmerston North
01/06/2019 - 30/06/2019
"Great for people who either love or hate Shortland Street the TV serial..
I AIN'T MAD AT CHA
Auckland, Wellington, Gisborne
20/06/2017 - 19/10/2019
"A completely stimulating theatrical experience..
"A very absorbing exploration..
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