Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Tom Clarke PERRY
Wellington
07/05/2019 - 11/05/2019
"Disturbingly compelling..
White Man Behind a Desk A PARTY FOR THE END OF THE WORLD
Wellington
07/05/2019 - 11/05/2019
"An ingeniously provocative prod..
BEST FOODS COMEDY GALA Wellington
Wellington
05/05/2019 - 05/05/2019
"A diverse line-up with a refreshing variety of perspectives..
WAITING FOR GODOT
Wellington
04/05/2019 - 01/06/2019
"A play where nothing happens but everything is discussed..
"Riddled with vivid snapshots of the human condition..
Katie Boyle in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
Nelson, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington
04/04/2019 - 21/09/2019
"Played with engaging charm and extraordinary equanimity..
"A mammoth effort and a resounding success..
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HUMAN
Invercargill
03/05/2019 - 03/05/2019
"Unforgettably spellbinding..
PINTER SHORTS
Hamilton
02/05/2019 - 07/05/2019
"A multiple treat..
CONVERSATIONS WITH DEAD RELATIVES
Nelson, Hamilton, Wellington
13/10/2018 - 11/05/2019
"An interesting journey through the past..
"A stimulating weave of familial threads..
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Kiss the Sky
Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Invercargill
29/06/2017 - 01/05/2019
"Triple bill showcases dance company's development..
"Rich contrasts in triple bill..
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Giselle: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted
Auckland
27/04/2019 - 27/04/2019
"Love versus cynicism..
MY BEST DEAD FRIEND
Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Invercargill, Dunedin, Nelson
12/07/2017 - 02/05/2019
"Simply lovely to watch..
"Chalk one up to talk and a wake..
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JANE DOE
Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Napier, Wellington, Invercargill
06/06/2017 - 02/05/2019
"Important conversations incredibly thoughtfully crafted..
"Extremely engaging and constructive..
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THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE
Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Nelson, Wairarapa, Tauranga, Hawea, Invercargill
12/02/2013 - 01/08/2020
"Magical storytelling with one problematic element..
"Combines all the very best parts of theatre and storytelling..
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FEMME NATALE 2
Wellington
26/04/2019 - 04/05/2019
"A fun ‘quickie’ for date deprived parents..
VENUS IN FUR
Invercargill
24/04/2019 - 26/04/2019
"A well-paced, cracking performance..
MoodPorn
Wellington
23/04/2019 - 04/05/2019
"Verbally and physically eloquent; utterly absorbing interactions..
THIS LONG WINTER
Wellington
10/04/2019 - 20/04/2019
"Break the Cycle..
"An unapologetically feminist condemnation of the patriarchy in all its guises..
PAPER SHAPER
Wellington
18/04/2017 - 17/04/2019
"Fanciful and inspiring..
"Captivating and heart-warming with environmental message..
THE BIGGEST LITTLE CIRCUS
Rotorua
13/04/2019 - 13/04/2019
"Politically emboldened dare-devils..