Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
ANTIGONE
Wellington
12/07/2017 - 22/07/2017
"Anything but dry and lifeless..
"Debate over moral duty equally current today..
THE EARLY EARLY LATE SHOW 2017
Christchurch
10/07/2017 - 22/07/2017
"Chaos cheerfully handled..
LITTLE KOWHAI TREE
Wellington
11/07/2017 - 15/07/2017
"Educates, entrances and delights..
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
Christchurch
12/07/2017 - 16/07/2017
"Different, well-performed, entertaining and, at times, genuinely moving..
UP ’N’ UNDER
Lyttelton
12/07/2017 - 22/07/2017
"A warm, accessible production on the coldest night of the year..
MY BEST DEAD FRIEND
Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Invercargill, Dunedin, Nelson
12/07/2017 - 02/05/2019
"Simply lovely to watch..
"Chalk one up to talk and a wake..
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THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE
Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Nelson, Wairarapa, Tauranga, Hawea, Invercargill
12/02/2013 - 01/08/2020
"Magical storytelling with one problematic element..
"Combines all the very best parts of theatre and storytelling..
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THE AUTHORISED BOOTLEG TOUR
Palmerston North
11/07/2017 - 12/07/2017
"A perfect way to liven up a dull, cold week..
ELLIE AND THE STAR
Wellington
11/07/2017 - 22/07/2017
"Imaginative with wide appeal..
DESTINATION BEEHIVE: 2017
Wellington
08/07/2017 - 05/08/2017
"Quality topical comedy – Must See!..
"Slick and Hilarious..
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SNOW WHITE
Christchurch
10/07/2017 - 22/07/2017
"The joyful magic of storytelling..
JEKYLL & HYDE
Wellington, Invercargill, Auckland, Dunedin
19/03/2016 - 11/07/2018
"Fun and pacy with underlying threads of political and social issue commentary..
"A slick, steely production moving mercilessly under the guise of madcap antics..
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WEED
Wellington
01/07/2017 - 29/07/2017
"Timely revival of classic play..
"A must for a great night’s entertainment..
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Alexander Sparrow is DE SADE
Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North
19/02/2014 - 07/10/2018
"Hilarious and delightful debauchery..
"Very inventive..
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THE CREAMERY
Hamilton, Nelson, Havelock North, Wellington, Tauranga
05/07/2017 - 03/03/2019
"A Romeo and Juliet of Cheesemakers..
"Rich with conflict and all things messy..
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BIG LAUGHS Tiny Theatre
Auckland
07/07/2017 - 28/07/2017
"Experienced, funny and willing to connect..
THE LITTLE DUCKLING
Wellington
08/07/2017 - 22/07/2017
"A folk tale for our times..
ENIGMA
Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North
09/08/2016 - 07/07/2017
"Infectious energy and flirtations..
"Serving the ‘copulāre ergo sum’ niche..
Alexander Sparrow is DJ TRUMP
Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington
24/05/2017 - 07/10/2018
"Irresistible..
"Captivating showmanship in presenting the offensive, confrontational and piteous..
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