Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
Auckland, Wellington
14/09/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Just how 'Dutchman' should be..
"Engages and challenges as it astounds, thrills and shocks..
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BOMBSHELLS
Whangarei, Auckland, Hastings, Paraparaumu, Wellington, Palmerston North, Christchurch
21/03/2007 - 15/10/2013
"Unforgettable characters, writing and performance..
"Sheer brilliance..
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HAMLET
Auckland
03/10/2013 - 12/10/2013
"The Red Tragedy..
"Dark and pithy tragic tale tackled with integrity..
Demigod Half-Human
Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton
30/09/2013 - 29/03/2014
"A deep sense of hopelessness..
"Bold and impressive first full-length work..
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ECHOLALIA
Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
25/02/2012 - 22/08/2014
"Strong contribution to contemporary clowning and the conversation about autism..
"Fresh and Funny Surprise Package..
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NIU SILA
Hamilton, Auckland, Whangarei, Christchurch, Nelson
13/09/2013 - 25/10/2013
"Scintillating and unforgettable..
"Tuai Sila 8½ years later..
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To Be Glorified
Auckland
03/10/2013 - 05/10/2013
"“there being a story to be told”..
THE MODERN MĀORI QUARTET in NGĀ BRO E WHĀ
Auckland
03/10/2013 - 09/10/2013
"Funny, tragic, full of hope and wisdom..
JOSEPH HARPER in THINK: TREE (Omoutautahi)
Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington
03/05/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Witty, literary, metaphysical and thrumming with nervous energy..
"Endearing, quirky, spontaneous, touching..
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BLACK FAGGOT
Wellington, Nelson, Edinburgh, Scotland, Melbourne, Australia, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth
16/02/2013 - 02/09/2015
"Powerful humanising of initially stock characters..
"Honest, raw, energetic, thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking..
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KEEP/SELF
Christchurch, Auckland
01/10/2013 - 22/11/2013
"Meaningful encounters and gentle social commentary..
"Shared bill leaves room for elaboration..
Takarangi - the Third Auckland Dance Project
Auckland
30/09/2013 - 30/09/2013
"Embodying a double spiral..
MRS WISHY-WASHY
Auckland
28/09/2013 - 24/10/2017
"High energy, little pay-off..
"Perfect school holiday entertainment..
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ATLAS /MOUNTAINS /DEAD BUTTERFLIES
Auckland
27/09/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Wonderful visual imagery with contemplative performance poetry and philosophical deliberation..
DRAGONLORE
Auckland
27/09/2013 - 12/10/2013
"LARPing for a better life..
DIGITAL WINDS
Auckland
24/09/2013 - 28/09/2013
"Too many strings tangle the story..
WICKED the Broadway Musical
Auckland
21/09/2013 - 01/11/2013
"The Emerald City in Auckland City..
"A Wicked Night Out..
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Escape Artists
Auckland
21/09/2013 - 22/09/2013
"Tight ensemble provide lively dancing..