Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
DESPERATE HUTTWIVES
Lower Hutt, Wellington
29/11/2017 - 16/12/2017
"Plenty to delight and amuse..
"Desperate times for Huttwives..
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SOLITUDE the secret life of Annie Chaffey
Wellington, Nelson, New Plymouth, Hamilton
29/11/2017 - 22/10/2020
"Woman alone: a subtle, much-needed counterpoint..
"Simple yet fascinating and admirable..
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WEAVE - Yarns with New Zealanders
Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua
04/04/2017 - 11/04/2019
"A rich tapestry of contemporary Kiwi culture and identity..
"A highly polished and confident solo show..
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LOST + FOUND [dances of exile]
Auckland
06/10/2017 - 07/10/2017
"Fragments and memories..
"Revitalisation and displacement..
LOBSTERS
Wellington, Nelson
21/10/2017 - 15/10/2018
"Passionate emotions surrealised..
"A brilliant exploration of the surreal..
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NZ School of Dance 50TH ANNIVERSARY GRADUATION SEASON
Wellington
24/11/2017 - 25/11/2017
"Panache, precision, poignancy ... and period pieces..
"Classical ballet legacy and contemporary excitement..
MIDNIGHT
Auckland
23/11/2017 - 23/11/2017
"Ballet in the Sky..
"APO and The Dust Palace an enchanting combination..
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Bugs and Worms and Desire
Auckland
25/11/2017 - 26/11/2017
"A journey excruciating yet triumphant..
SISTER ACT The Musical
Auckland
25/11/2017 - 16/12/2017
"Actors shine as Sister Act takes to stage..
"Nun better as an end-of year tonic..
CHICAGO
Christchurch
25/11/2017 - 20/01/2018
"Tremendously enjoyable with a thought-provoking punch..
MAUNGATAPU
Nelson
16/10/2017 - 25/11/2017
"Warts and all dramatisation impressive..
"Rather forgettable characters..
Born out of Curiosity
Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington
23/11/2017 - 06/10/2018
"Cohesive and committed..
"Beautiful work, engaging performance..
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CIRKOPOLIS by Cirque Eloize
Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin
14/11/2017 - 09/12/2017
"Riveting excellence..
"Hilarious take on office work..
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SING IT WRONG
Wellington
23/11/2017 - 23/11/2017
"A good range of subjects..
VENUS IN FUR
Wellington
11/11/2017 - 09/12/2017
"Impressive multifaceted performances..
"A cleverly constructed play, brilliantly executed..
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HUDSON & HALLS LIVE!
Auckland, Wellington, Kerikeri, Wanaka, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Dunedin
05/11/2015 - 16/12/2017
"Comedy great Christmas fare..
"Utterly captivating..
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PETER AND THE WOLF
Wellington, Auckland
09/11/2017 - 18/03/2018
"Modern puppet show tells simple story in a complex way..
"Mystery and magical adventure in full visual and aural splendour..
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MARINE SNOW
Wellington
16/11/2017 - 25/11/2017
"An absurdist tale of love, fleas and the struggle for connection..
"Scary, charming and sensuous with beautiful visual metaphors..
PETER PAN The Pantomime
Wellington
18/11/2017 - 13/01/2018
"Bright, energetic and full of fun..
"Panto genre refreshed to give this family tradition a whole new lease of life..