Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
BEN 10 LIVE: TIME MACHINE
Hamilton, Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga
14/04/2012 - 21/04/2012
"Saving the world and selling the merchandise..
HANUSSEN – THE PALACE OF BURLESQUE
Auckland, Nelson
10/02/2012 - 14/04/2012
"A great value show..
"An unforgettable night of theatre..
These are the Skeletons of Us
Auckland, Wellington
09/08/2011 - 05/04/2012
"Skeleton without structure..
"Refreshing change with a love story told backwards..
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This Kitchen is Not Imaginary
Auckland
10/04/2012 - 14/04/2012
"Enlightening and memorable..
"How imaginary is this Kitchen?..
SINARELLA
Auckland
10/04/2012 - 14/04/2012
"Singing takes top honours..
"Pantomime done Pacific Island style is bright and tight..
Angelina Ballerina's Big Audition
Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington
31/03/2012 - 19/04/2012
"Two views of a ballet for children..
"An absolute delight with sugar plum fairies on top...
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Auckland
31/03/2012 - 21/04/2012
"Inventive, light and beautifully performed..
PUNK ROCK
Auckland
27/03/2012 - 07/04/2012
"Drama lays bare the brutality of bullying..
"Teen angst on overdrive..
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Made in New Zealand 2012 - Footnote Dance Company
Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington
22/03/2012 - 13/06/2012
"In Fine Fettle..
"Footnote's excellent pedigree to the fore..
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THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER
Wellington, Auckland
22/03/2012 - 08/09/2012
"Aged Perfectly..
"Thought-provoking, engaging; performed with rigour, class, dignity and pride..
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Girl with a Movie Camera
Auckland, Dunedin
02/03/2011 - 25/03/2012
"Highly accomplished multimedia show..
"A sweet homage to Vertov’s work..
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HOU 2012 - Atamira Dance Company
Auckland
24/03/2012 - 24/03/2012
"Compelling programme promises a strong future..
Ship Songs
Hamilton, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Arrowtown, Paraparaumu, Wanaka
06/08/2008 - 07/04/2012
"Ship Songs Sparkles..
"Poignant, rollicking, tragic, lyrical, cheering and stirring..
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THE MĀORI TROILUS AND CRESSIDA - TOROIHI RĀUA KO KĀHIRA
Auckland, Wellington, London
09/03/2012 - 24/04/2012
"Remarkable, aggressive, thoughtful..
"Language no barrier to universality and tragicomic richness..
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NYC Three Short Ballets from The Big Apple
Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin, Wellington
29/02/2012 - 25/03/2012
"Director delivers flawless triple bill..
"Exquisite artistry on display..
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GUSH: Love and Other Filthy Habits
Auckland, Dunedin
25/02/2011 - 23/03/2012
"A little different, a little risqué and always fun..
"Poetic gems and comic brutalism..