Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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..
EARTHQUAKES IN LONDON
Auckland
15/11/2017 - 25/11/2017
"Melting pot of chaos, coherence..
"More human and moving than apocalyptic and frightening..
UNITEC DANCE SHOWCASE 17
Auckland
16/11/2017 - 19/11/2017
"Energy and vitality enrich showcase of dance..
ANCIENT SHRINES AND HALF TRUTHS
Wellington, Hamilton
14/11/2017 - 03/03/2019
"Amusing, bemusing and to be embraced..
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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BODY DOUBLE
Wellington
09/11/2017 - 25/11/2017
"Richly provocative..
"Stop-start nature undermines Body..
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VENUS IN FUR
Wellington
11/11/2017 - 09/12/2017
"Impressive multifaceted performances..
"A cleverly constructed play, brilliantly executed..
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CONTRAST
Greytown, Tauranga, Auckland, Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Havelock North
22/10/2017 - 11/11/2017
"Spellbinding the audience..
"Energy, conviction and intriguing contrasts..
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ROMEO & JULIET
Hamilton
10/11/2017 - 18/11/2017
"Highs and Lows..
"Exciting, fresh interpretation of a well-known classic..
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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BJÖRK ALL IS FULL OF LOVE
Auckland
09/11/2017 - 11/11/2017
"Brilliant eclectic content and delivery..
PROOF
Auckland, Palmerston North
26/10/2016 - 11/11/2017
"A lovely play, wonderfully told..
"Intelligent, funny, hip and a joy to watch..
MAGGOT
Wellington, Auckland
07/11/2017 - 24/03/2018
"Bursting with life, effort, risk and reward..
"Lice Girls..
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RED SPEEDO
Auckland
02/11/2017 - 15/11/2017
"Togs, Togs, Drama..
"Water runs Red on fast lane to top..
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THE MOUNTAINTOP
Auckland
31/10/2017 - 11/11/2017
"The Baton Passes on..
"Mountaintop offers candid view of King Jr’s last hours..
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ROPABLE
Palmerston North
04/11/2017 - 16/12/2017
"Riotous comedy too much fun to sustain suspense..