Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
BLACK NOVEMBER 1918
Wellington
09/10/2018 - 17/10/2018
"Confused dramaturgy and problematic dramatic structure..
G+FORCE
Wellington, Palmerston North
28/06/2018 - 09/10/2018
"Sheer chutzpah – brave and enjoyable..
"Seems to have found the sweet spot..
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
Hamilton, Wellington
25/10/2017 - 13/10/2018
"Intelligently observed, generously played..
"Brilliantly delivered subject matter challenges you to think..
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SEARCHING FOR HAPPINESS
Palmerston North
08/10/2018 - 09/10/2018
"Raises awareness with well-pitched comedy..
Alexander Sparrow is FRED FROM FEATHERSTON
Palmerston North, Wellington
26/01/2018 - 08/10/2018
"Talent aplenty..
"Off-the-wall characters..
PAT GOLDSACK'S SWINGERS CLUB AND BROTHEL
Wellington, Palmerston North
09/10/2018 - 03/11/2018
"A few gentle pokes at our attitudes to sex..
"Naughty, Loveable and Hilarious..
Between Two
Auckland
05/10/2018 - 13/10/2018
"The queues should be round the block..
"Between Two – an intimate glimpse into thresholds of being and not being..
LA BOHÈME
Auckland, Wellington
13/09/2018 - 13/10/2018
"Superb cast, classy conductor make box-office opera La Boheme a must-see..
"Chorus snappy, principals energised, orchestra superb..
Born out of Curiosity
Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington
23/11/2017 - 06/10/2018
"Cohesive and committed..
"Beautiful work, engaging performance..
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Alexander Sparrow is DE SADE
Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North
19/02/2014 - 07/10/2018
"Hilarious and delightful debauchery..
"Very inventive..
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THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW
Hamilton
05/10/2018 - 13/10/2018
"Enthralling step out of our time..
A GUY, A GIRL AND A LAWNMOWER
Wellington, Palmerston North
03/03/2018 - 07/10/2018
"Needs more work..
"Quality aerial work; other elements could go higher..
The BIRDMANN – FREE
Palmerston North
06/10/2018 - 07/10/2018
"Both simple and sophisticate..
Alexander Sparrow is DJ TRUMP
Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington
24/05/2017 - 07/10/2018
"Irresistible..
"Captivating showmanship in presenting the offensive, confrontational and piteous..
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FEMME NATALE
Wellington, Palmerston North
23/05/2018 - 07/10/2018
"Hilarious, human, viscerally resonant..
"Revelations..
BLONDE MOUNTAIN WOLF MAN
Wellington, Palmerston North
06/10/2018 - 05/03/2019
"A fascinating historical plot dug over with ingenuity..
"Funny and engaging..
KOTAHI 1 - Onepu
Auckland
04/10/2018 - 04/10/2018
"Powerful statement embodying the intrinsic spiritual power of women..
FIRING LINE
Palmerston North
06/10/2018 - 07/10/2018
"Visually captivating, nuanced and polished..
GUTENBERG! The Musical!
Wellington
04/10/2018 - 13/10/2018
"Jaw-dropping brilliance..
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..