Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Blood of the Lamb
Dunedin
20/09/2018 - 29/09/2018
"Bold directing of lyrical writing has powerful impact..
KNEE DEEP
Nelson, Tauranga, Havelock North, Wellington, Dunedin
19/10/2013 - 23/09/2018
"Drawn deeply in by immense skill and dedication..
"Spectacle and intimacy as perfectly balanced as the artists..
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URINETOWN The Musical
Hamilton
21/09/2018 - 29/09/2018
"Romantic, dramatic, comedic pisstake impeccably presented..
Beloved Muse
Dunedin
21/09/2018 - 23/09/2018
"A fitting festival opener..
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..
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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BREATHE
Wellington
18/09/2018 - 22/09/2018
"Not quite working the way I want it to is what it is all about..
I’LL TELL YOU THIS FOR NOTHING My mother the war hero
Edinburgh, Scotland, Whanganui, Dunedin, Wellington
18/09/2018 - 25/08/2019
"Kate JasonSmith's show pays tribute to her mother..
"A lesson for us all for today..
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MUM’S CHOIR
Christchurch
15/09/2018 - 06/10/2018
"Sibling skirmishes successfully navigated with humour and song..
KŌTUKU AND THE MOON CHILD
Wellington, Nelson, Dunedin
15/09/2018 - 31/03/2019
"Empathy and compassion..
"Two puppeteer performers create an entrancing experience..
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CHICAGO
Wellington
13/09/2018 - 23/09/2018
"This thing moves!..
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..