Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
SHE DANCED ON A FRIDAY
Hamilton, Wellington
06/09/2017 - 15/09/2018
"A grim tale told with love and hope..
"An exquisitely crafted honouring of a life..
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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..
LES MISÉRABLES
Christchurch
14/09/2018 - 29/09/2018
"Eternal themes get under your skin..
Persona
Dunedin
13/09/2018 - 14/09/2018
"Deeply weird..
NGĀ PUKE (The Hills)
Rotorua
11/09/2018 - 15/09/2018
"Toitu te whenua whatungarongaro te tangata..
MODERN GIRLS IN BED
Wellington
01/09/2018 - 22/09/2018
"What’s Good Wellington? #2..
"Often funny, often moving; always thoughtful and interesting..
WONDERFUL
Wellington
04/09/2018 - 07/03/2020
"A gestalt of three exceptional talents..
"What’s Good Wellington? #1..
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KORORĀREKA: THE BALLAD OF MAGGIE FLYNN
Auckland, Bay of Islands, Kerikeri, Whangarei, Napier, Wellington, Tauranga
09/06/2017 - 12/09/2018
"A smooth, masterful, playful, dangerous ride..
"A romp through ‘herstory’ with potent moments..
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Homecoming
Dunedin
06/09/2018 - 07/09/2018
"Professionalism, focus ensure powerful impact..
"“history is not so long ago”..
THE ADDAMS FAMILY A New Musical
Wellington
07/09/2018 - 15/09/2018
"Upbeat and tightly choreographed, 'The Addams Family' is a fun night out..
"Uproarious fun and scarily entertaining..
KO AUĒ TEIA
Auckland
30/08/2018 - 01/09/2018
"Dark and thought-provoking..
OTHELLO
Wellington
05/09/2018 - 15/09/2018
"Large, solid and diligently worked on..
THE ACB WITH HONORA LEE
Christchurch
05/09/2018 - 15/09/2018
"Both light in touch and deep in intent..
MRS KRISHNAN’S PARTY
Auckland, Whangarei, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Tauranga
06/12/2017 - 25/08/2019
"Astute, contagious, charming, delicious..
"Festival of renewal happily honoured with depth and levity..
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SOFT TISSUE
Wellington, Auckland
26/09/2017 - 06/03/2019
"How society pressures women to perform: a powerful critique..
"Commanding, committed, entertaining..
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BALANCING POINT
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
16/08/2018 - 29/08/2018
"Contrasting works danced superbly..
"Rewarding double bill..
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(A Smidge of) Pidge
Wellington, Hamilton
29/06/2017 - 01/09/2018
"Bittersweet, joyous, humorous, generous..
"Taking a peck at contemporary life..
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