Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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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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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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Public Service Announcements STRANGER POLITICS
Wellington
12/09/2017 - 16/09/2017
"Offers light relief from the general election..
"Levity to alleviate the intensity..
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..
MATAI
Christchurch
08/09/2017 - 16/09/2017
"Eloquent exploration of cultural tensions..
THE WHOLEHEARTED
Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Auckland
18/03/2016 - 27/09/2017
"Leaves us feeling more full of life than when we arrived..
"So Many Soapboxes, So Little Time..
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SHORT + SWEET DANCE 2017 Gala Final
Auckland
10/09/2017 - 10/09/2017
"Entertaining and diverse choreography..
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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ORESTEIA EXPERIENCE
Christchurch
10/09/2017 - 10/09/2017
"Courageous challenging of comfort zones..
AN AWFULLY BIG ADVENTURE
Wellington, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Nelson
26/07/2014 - 17/10/2017
"“What was the point?”..
"Excellent in concept and execution..
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OTHER [chinese]
Auckland
06/09/2017 - 16/09/2017
"An-Other look at identity..
"Somewhat Agree..
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ANAHERA
Wellington
09/09/2017 - 07/10/2017
"Inescapable truths honoured with compelling integrity..
BEYOND CALLIGRAPHY
Christchurch
09/09/2017 - 09/09/2017
"Art and beauty transcending culture..