Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
A DORIS DAY SPECIAL
Christchurch, Invercargill, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Wellington
24/04/2016 - 14/10/2017
"Beautiful, quirky, gutsy..
"Charming and touching..
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KÁTYA KABANOVÁ
Auckland, Wellington
16/09/2017 - 14/10/2017
"Musically seductive and vibrant, theatrically clever and creative..
ONCE
Wellington, Auckland
08/09/2017 - 08/10/2017
"Testing the mettle of creative contributors..
"Solo choreographies a tribute to talented graduates..
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Wellington
14/09/2017 - 22/09/2017
"Up-and-coming talent wows..
Michael Griffiths COLE
Christchurch
15/09/2017 - 15/09/2017
"Insightful, informal, engaging..
THE THINGS BETWEEN US
Christchurch
14/09/2017 - 17/09/2017
"Hard to empathise with under-developed characters..
THE ABSURDITY OF HUMANITY
New Plymouth, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
24/08/2016 - 20/09/2017
"From the jocular to the jugular and beyond.....
"Poignant moments of tenderness..
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Cirque du Soleil TORUK The First Flight
Auckland
15/09/2017 - 24/09/2017
"Unforgettable out-of-this-world experience..
LAST LEGS
Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton
14/09/2017 - 15/10/2017
"Few twists or surprises to keep us engaged..
Public Service Announcements STRANGER POLITICS
Wellington
12/09/2017 - 16/09/2017
"Offers light relief from the general election..
"Levity to alleviate the intensity..
THAT BLOODY WOMAN
Christchurch, Auckland, Taranaki, Wellington, Dunedin
28/08/2015 - 08/10/2017
"Slick, polished show is a great night out..
"Must-see musical..
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ME AND MY SISTER TELL EACH OTHER EVERYTHING
Wellington
14/09/2017 - 23/09/2017
"Well-conceived, well executed, adventurous drama..
ERNEST RUTHERFORD: EVERYONE CAN SCIENCE!
Auckland, Taranaki, Nelson, Christchurch
28/05/2013 - 19/10/2017
"Delightful, clever, wonderfully interactive and thought-provoking..
"Beautifully structured, utterly engaging, packed with gags..
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EREWHON REVISITED
Christchurch
12/09/2017 - 16/09/2017
"Reckless pace reverses Victorian restraint..
ROMEO & JULIET - the Royal NZ Ballet 2017
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Napier
16/08/2017 - 24/09/2017
"A grand spectacle..
"Sumptuous styling..
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SUCCESS
Auckland
23/08/2017 - 16/09/2017
"Misses the mark..
"Historical issues remain..
AUNTY
Auckland, Wellington
12/09/2017 - 17/02/2018
"An entertaining and thought-provoking exposé of family..
"Fun Appetiser..
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BILL MASSEY’S TOURISTS
Wellington, Dunedin, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Gisborne, Christchurch, Palmerston North
24/07/2014 - 12/10/2018
"Powerful and deeply moving..
"Presented with sincerity, integrity and polish..
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MY OWN DARLING
Auckland, Christchurch, Taranaki
24/08/2017 - 22/10/2017
"Uniquely personal but simultaneously appealing and accessible..
"Genre combo doesn’t quite gel..
SISTER ACT A Divine Musical Comedy
Christchurch
08/09/2017 - 23/09/2017
"Entertaining and engaging..
"Sparkles with infectious energy..