Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
HEALR
Auckland
09/08/2016 - 06/10/2018
"Self-healing resolves in graceful provocation and sensuous unconcern..
"An intriguing exploration of the concept of wellbeing..
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DAUGHTERS
Palmerston North
03/10/2018 - 06/10/2018
"Quirky, nuanced, genuinely personal and sometimes painful..
DROWNING IN MILK
Wellington
02/10/2018 - 06/10/2018
"Astonishing theatrical skill..
Eloise in the Middle
Dunedin
29/09/2018 - 06/10/2018
"Potent and commendable..
"So-called tug-of-love viewed with humour and wry compassion for all involved..
BLONDE POISON
Wellington, Auckland
22/08/2017 - 06/10/2018
"Exquisitely calibrated and modulated; totally compelling..
"Nazi era play poses moral dilemma..
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Air Play
Dunedin
28/09/2018 - 29/09/2018
"Delicacy and perfection..
Born out of Curiosity
Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington
23/11/2017 - 06/10/2018
"Cohesive and committed..
"Beautiful work, engaging performance..
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ROBYN HOOD and her Merry Gals!
Wellington
01/10/2018 - 13/10/2018
"Confidently engaging with plenty of talking points..
MEDUSA
Wellington, Auckland
21/09/2018 - 03/11/2018
"Reclaiming Female Rage..
"Emotional anarchy, comedic, purgative, liberating, enhanced by a walkout..
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ANN-DROID
Dunedin, Nelson, Havelock North
28/09/2018 - 19/10/2018
"Delightful and captivating..
"Outstanding use of animation and technology..
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WMBADX Idea Worth Spreading
Wellington, Dunedin
15/05/2018 - 29/09/2018
"Interesting muddle of laughter and confusion..
"Impressive chutzpah and sang froid..
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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FUQ BOIZ Resurrection
Wellington
27/09/2018 - 29/09/2018
"A delightful evolution of boiz to men..
SHOT BRO – Confessions of a Depressed Bullet
Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Kaikohe, Wairarapa, Dunedin, Invercargill
09/06/2016 - 09/05/2019
"Confronting and hard but also a safe space in which to explore the ugly realities of mental health..
"Funny, powerful, demanding..
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DARK MATTER
Dunedin, Wellington
03/03/2016 - 27/09/2018
"Beautiful, menacing, extraordinary, unique..
"Sculpts darkness as if it were a thing of immense solidity and form..
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SONGS FOR NOBODIES
Christchurch, Palmerston North, Invercargill, Wanaka, Wellington, Tauranga, Dunedin
17/06/2017 - 25/09/2018
"An evening of inspiration..
"Harper’s big talent showcased on stage..
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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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Attila the Hun
Dunedin
19/09/2018 - 22/09/2018
"'Caustic satire' a hilarious success..
"A razor sharp commentary on the pressures of modern life..
Black Grace CRYING MEN
Auckland, Porirua
06/09/2018 - 21/09/2018
"Black Grace + Friends..
"Polish and panache..