Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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SHARP DRESSED MAN
Dunedin
18/08/2017 - 22/08/2017
"Queering hyper-masculinity through humour, drag and fetish..
SONGS FOR NOBODIES
Christchurch, Palmerston North, Invercargill, Wanaka, Wellington, Tauranga, Dunedin
17/06/2017 - 25/09/2018
"An evening of inspiration..
"Harper’s big talent showcased on stage..
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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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IN THE WARS
Wellington
16/08/2017 - 26/08/2017
"Innovative In The Wars captivating..
"Deeply insightful, profoundly humane and not to be missed..
NELL GWYNN
Auckland
17/08/2017 - 30/08/2017
"Restoration comedy triumph of superb acting..
"The Rebirth of the Theatre..
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TE WAKA HUIA
Auckland, Whangarei, , Kerikeri
17/08/2017 - 30/09/2017
"The wairua of the production is conveyed with care..
"Grief and Belonging..
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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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M’LADY
Wellington
11/08/2017 - 19/08/2017
"Offbeat approach highly entertaining..
"A poignant, even affectionate, exposé of male vulnerability..
DOMINION RD The Musical
Auckland
09/08/2017 - 19/08/2017
"A show for all Kiwis – needs a much larger venue..
"No ‘halfway down’ measures: deserves to travel further..
CAGING SKIES
Wellington
12/08/2017 - 09/09/2017
"A commendably ambitious enterprise..
(A Smidge of) Pidge
Wellington, Hamilton
29/06/2017 - 01/09/2018
"Bittersweet, joyous, humorous, generous..
"Taking a peck at contemporary life..
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HOW I MET MY FATHER
Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North
19/02/2017 - 09/08/2017
"Unvarnished, soul-sharing honesty..
"Impressive guts, flare and skills..
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Old Tricks New Dogs
Auckland
08/08/2017 - 12/08/2017
"Dogging their steps..
"Wonder dogs..
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A DOLL'S HOUSE
Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wellington
05/08/2017 - 14/09/2019
"Architecture of Happiness..
"A stunning contemporary interpretation..
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THE SWIMMER
Wellington
08/08/2017 - 12/08/2017
"Lacks buoyancy..
THE PICKLE KING
Napier, Gisborne, Whangarei, Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington
04/05/2017 - 09/09/2017
"A bright beacon of excellence..
"Well Preserved..
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