Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
ROGER HALL’S JACK AND THE BEANSTALK 2016
Wellington
19/11/2016 - 14/01/2017
"Jack offers ‘awesome’ pantomime..
"Wellingtonians get the good laugh they need..
THE GRUFFALO
Auckland, Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth
30/09/2016 - 30/10/2016
"Inventively told with delight, energy and skill..
"Excellent fun with a valuable message..
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A LION IN THE MEADOW and Other Stories
Auckland, Hamilton
24/09/2016 - 29/10/2016
"A quality theatrical experience..
"Childhood: a time when anything’s possible..
COMMANDER CLAIRE & THE PIRATES OF PROVENCE
Nelson, Dunedin
30/09/2016 - 24/10/2016
"Jolly fun had by all..
"High seas antics hilarious..
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BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
Auckland
13/10/2016 - 06/11/2016
"Class Sha in Class Gaff..
"A story of triumph over adversity..
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HINEPAU
Wellington, Napier, Nelson
18/07/2016 - 19/10/2016
"Clever mix of comedy, legend, Te Reo Māori and theatre..
"High quality and compelling theatre for the young..
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FIRE ON THE RIVER
Auckland
06/10/2016 - 30/10/2016
"Commendable effort..
THE EMPEROR’S NIGHTINGALE
Paraparaumu
07/10/2016 - 08/10/2016
"Energetic, enthusiastic, atmospheric fun..
WHALES
Auckland, Dunedin
11/02/2015 - 01/10/2016
"Something real has been shared..
"A very community orientated and participatory show..
THE FAIRYTALE COOKBOOK
Wellington
28/09/2016 - 08/10/2016
"Building a world of imagination..
PUSS IN BOOTS
Christchurch
28/09/2016 - 08/10/2016
"Another Court Theatre triumph of excellent children's theatre..
SHU'S SONG
Paraparaumu, Wellington
16/04/2016 - 18/03/2017
"Entertaining exploration..
"A clever, poignant theatre experience for any developing imagination..
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EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES
Wellington
24/09/2016 - 08/10/2016
"A trend you can buy into..