Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
HANSEL AND GRETEL (RNZB)
Wellington, Palmerston North, Napier, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin
06/11/2019 - 29/10/2023
"Serious themes at the heart...
"Vale Jon T. Thank you...
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Heartbreak Hotel
Hastings, Wellington
26/10/2023 - 23/06/2024
"Heartbreak captivatingly explored with humanity, humour and songs..
"Nuanced and powerful; hilarious, heartwarming and moving. You won’t leave heartbroken ..
THE BICYCLE & THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER
Palmerston North, Nelson, Wellington
10/09/2020 - 11/11/2023
"The totality is inspiring – not least as a superb example of the ephemeral alchemy of live theatre..
"An entertaining ride across bike-break mountain..
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Double Goer
Nelson, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch
24/10/2023 - 27/04/2024
" Unravelling the power of the feminine..
"Brave and confronting and traumatizing...
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Marc & Marisha Time Travel Wellington!
Wellington
23/10/2023 - 09/03/2024
"A wonderfully abnormal show that provides a unique experience..
"An engaging and immersive audio tour through time, wrapped in humour..
THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW
Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne
09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024
"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..
"Outstanding stage spectacle stimulates thought and debate about how we look at the past to define our future..
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Arawhata
Wellington, Hastings
16/06/2023 - 21/10/2023
"Journey to Queer empowerment through performance..
"Many skilled and sensational performers..
We've Got So Much To Talk About
Wellington, Lyttelton, Auckland
13/09/2023 - 10/12/2023
"Stockwell Outstanding in 'We've Got So Much to Talk About'...
"A unifying exploration of the sensation and circumstance to do with being a mother...
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What would the gods
Wellington
14/10/2023 - 14/10/2023
"A delightful exploration of the whims of the gods and how they play so callously with the lives of mortals..
Platinum
Wellington
13/10/2023 - 13/10/2023
"Well-chosen title for this single performance..
"Scintillating, suave, saucy, debonair..
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No Sleep
Wellington
13/10/2023 - 13/10/2023
"Connection created with impressive level of comfort, cheekiness and authenticity..
NZ vs The World 2023
Wellington
14/10/2023 - 14/10/2023
"A high-energy, silly, fun and super successful end to a high-energy, silly, fun and super successful Festival..
Can I Get an Underground Location and a Mythical Creature?
Wellington
14/10/2023 - 14/10/2023
"Entertaining for avid players and those who know nothing about Dungeons and Dragons..
La Catrina
Wellington
14/10/2023 - 14/10/2023
"Smart, clever and ingenious celebration of pain, suffering, isolation, love and respect..
Triptych
Wellington
13/10/2023 - 13/10/2023
"A real joy to see brains working so creatively, quickly and strategically..
It Came From Beyond the Script
Wellington
13/10/2023 - 23/03/2024
"A great exercise in technical improv..
"Tropes of the genre traversed to satisfying effect..
Farce Onion: A Spoons Out Mystery
Wellington
13/10/2023 - 13/10/2023
"“A testament to the genre that leaves me laughing until my ribs hurt”..
The Solarpunk Archives
Wellington
12/10/2023 - 12/10/2023
"A breath of fresh air that leaves you both relaxed and empowered for environmental change..
The Importance of Being Earnest
Wellington
07/10/2023 - 04/11/2023
"Classic play with a contemporary twist..
"Wilde’s deliciously eloquent text delivered with fluency in a refreshing production..
UPU
Wellington, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Hastings
16/06/2021 - 28/10/2023
"A spectacular showcase for Oceanic talents, voices and perspectives..
"A powerful, emotional, humorous, joyful, beautiful and potent celebration..
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A Bit Dramatic
Wellington
12/10/2023 - 12/10/2023
"Scenarios sympathetic to women and the labelling they can suffer from..