Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
WELLINGTON SUMMER SHAKESPEARE 1983–2017
Global
01/03/2017 - 15/12/2017
"The making of an institution..
AWA: When Two Rivers Collide
Auckland
25/03/2017 - 25/03/2017
"Journey across an extraordinary bilingual aural landscape..
"Cross-fertilisation of cultural forms in multi-layered storytelling..
MOUTH OPEN, STORY JUMP OUT
Wellington
25/03/2017 - 25/03/2017
"Cleverly created..
MATA & THE MYSTERIOUS MUSICAL MAUNGA
Wellington
25/03/2017 - 22/07/2017
"Richly rewarding..
"Relevant, funny, musical, speaks to the soul, inspiring..
AXIS - anatomy of space
Auckland, Dunedin
22/03/2017 - 22/06/2017
"All-encompassing engagement..
"Celestial inspiration..
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TETRIS
Wellington
25/03/2017 - 25/03/2017
"Could different conventions be better mixed?..
NATALIA OSIPOVA & GUESTS
Auckland
24/03/2017 - 26/03/2017
"Natalia Osipova shines in Auckland Arts Festival showcase..
"Power moves..
PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT – The Musical
Christchurch
24/03/2017 - 08/04/2017
"Amid the gloss, most – but not all – comedy rooted in truth..
THE BONE FEEDER
Auckland
19/03/2017 - 26/03/2017
"No Place Like Home..
"A moving experience..
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THE FIRST TIME
Wellington
16/03/2017 - 25/03/2017
"Covers topics rarely aired in public..
"Socially insightful..
ANZAC EVE
Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Invercargill, New Plymouth
21/03/2017 - 24/08/2017
"Neither laughed nor cried..
"Funny, serious, informative, warming..
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HORROR
Auckland
21/03/2017 - 26/03/2017
"Stage frights a little too stock horror..
"Here’s Johnny (and other references)..
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HOW TO KEEP AN ALIEN
Wanaka, Auckland, Kerikeri
22/03/2017 - 09/04/2017
"Overcoming obstacles in the quest for true love..
"Touching tale of determined love..
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EVERY BRILLIANT THING
Wellington
02/03/2016 - 05/03/2016
"Humble show ray of light in darkness..
"Pacing and presentation exactly right..
THE ENCOUNTER
Auckland
15/03/2017 - 19/03/2017
"Jungle tale treat for senses..
"Expanding Storytelling..
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EVERY BRILLIANT THING
Auckland, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands
21/03/2017 - 09/04/2017
"Uplifting, charming, inspiring..
"Brilliant indeed, on many levels..
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Peer Gynt [recycled]
Auckland
09/03/2017 - 18/03/2017
"Postmodern Stress Disorder..
"Fun, absurd, smart and wildly self-indulgent..
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SCHLUNTED
Auckland
02/11/2016 - 25/03/2017
"Still Stunted..
"Much to admire; could shine even brighter..
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THE BIGGEST
Auckland
09/03/2017 - 19/03/2017
"Touching Masculinity..
"Solid script and performances make feel-good play zing..
CARMEN with L'ARLESIENNE
Christchurch, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Wellington, Auckland
16/02/2017 - 22/03/2017
"Carmen and L'Arlésienne shouldn't be missed..
"Power of Petit..
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