Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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WINGS and WOMEN LIKE US
Dunedin
15/06/2019 - 22/06/2019
"Belly-laughs abound..
"Double act offers feminist perspectives of NZ life..
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THEREAFTER
Wellington
17/06/2019 - 22/06/2019
"Beauty even in extremity..
"Formidable challenge commendably met..
DOUBLE FALSEHOOD
Wellington
18/06/2019 - 22/06/2019
"Well-choreographed and smartly presented..
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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WINDIGO
Wellington
12/06/2019 - 15/06/2019
"Difficult to forget..
DIGGING TO CAMBODIA
Wellington
13/06/2019 - 15/06/2019
"Elusive, allusive and constantly captivating..
THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS
Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North
15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021
"Highlighting inequity through comedy..
"An amazing show – a must see..
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FISHIN’ CHIP
Wellington
12/06/2019 - 15/06/2019
"Potentially packs a powerful punch..
THE WEEKEND
Wellington
11/06/2019 - 15/06/2019
"Engages our hearts and minds to the max..
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..