Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
THE MOONCAKE AND THE KŪMARA
Oamaru, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson, Auckland
08/10/2015 - 08/07/2017
"Pertinent then and now..
"Fluid, powerful and thought provoking..
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Fire In The Water, Fire In The Sky
Wellington
13/06/2017 - 17/06/2017
"A Stab in the Waist of Life:..
"A Silent Flame..
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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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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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CARRIE THE MUSICAL
Wellington
21/06/2017 - 01/07/2017
"High-octane Carrie excels in quieter moments..
"Impressive juxtaposition of different emotional dynamics..
AXIS - anatomy of space
Auckland, Dunedin
22/03/2017 - 22/06/2017
"All-encompassing engagement..
"Celestial inspiration..
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KORORĀREKA: THE BALLAD OF MAGGIE FLYNN
Auckland, Bay of Islands, Kerikeri, Whangarei, Napier, Wellington, Tauranga
09/06/2017 - 12/09/2018
"A smooth, masterful, playful, dangerous ride..
"A romp through ‘herstory’ with potent moments..
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THE MAIDS
Wellington
20/06/2017 - 24/06/2017
"Astutely rendered..
Nu'u
Auckland
17/06/2017 - 17/06/2017
"Dynamic storytelling and polished dancing..
THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS
Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North
15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021
"Highlighting inequity through comedy..
"An amazing show – a must see..
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TIKI TAANE MAHUTA 2017
Napier, Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin
22/05/2017 - 16/06/2017
"Immensely powerful..
"A rich evocation..
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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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Wahine Toa (2017)
Auckland
15/06/2017 - 16/06/2017
"Pressing Pacific issues..
"Feeling the warm energy of Wahine Toa..
Bodies Entwined
Hamilton
16/06/2017 - 17/06/2017
"Driving music, energetic dance and vitality..
LARGER THAN LIFE an adventure of epic proportions
Palmerston North, Wellington, Auckland
08/06/2017 - 01/07/2017
"A real trip down memory lane..
"Hilarious and poignant cultural, historical and socio-political reverie..
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TE PUHI
Auckland
13/06/2017 - 17/06/2017
"Te Puhi definitely a beauty..
"Chuckles and tears for a different time..
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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Three By Ekman
Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin
17/05/2017 - 16/06/2017
"Exploration and adventure..
"Voiceovers, incongruity and the unexpected..
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