Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Winslow Boy
Wellington
01/09/2007 - 06/10/2007
"Injustice and responsibility confronted with humour and pace..
"Understated inner passions..
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Pig Hunt
Wellington
23/08/2007 - 01/09/2007
"Authentic, moving and humorous..
"Tender, hilarious, and real..
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The Venetian Bride
Wellington
21/08/2007 - 01/09/2007
"May become more satisfying and engaging..
"Sheer artistry..
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Who Needs Sleep Anyway?
Wellington
22/08/2006 - 18/08/2007
"Actors give it their all – but why are we watching it?..
"Unchallenging fun night out..
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Sexual Perversity in Chicago
Wellington
16/08/2007 - 25/08/2007
"Impressive if a little dated..
"Auspicious start for new company..
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The Seagull
Auckland, Wellington
14/08/2007 - 26/08/2007
"Middle class deprivations..
"Comedy, melodrama and undertow of tragedy..
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Go Solo 07
Wellington
06/08/2007 - 19/08/2007
"Define the parameters more sharply?..
"Many will significantly develop …..
King Lear
Auckland, Wellington
11/08/2007 - 25/08/2007
"Uneven performancess diminish excellence..
"Star performance should have shone brighter..
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The Cape
Wellington
04/08/2007 - 01/09/2007
"Captivating contemplation on culture, life and friendship..
"Plumbing the depths of what’s important..
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King Lear
Wellington, Dunedin
01/08/2007 - 01/09/2007
"Return season wanted in Wellington..
"A great work realised with fidelity..
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The Hunting of the Snark
Wellington
08/05/2007 - 04/08/2007
"Entertaining trip to nonsense land..
"Filled with promise and a few surprises..
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Part of Me
Wellington
11/08/2006 - 26/07/2007
"Beauty meets average and arrogant but no statement intended..
"Snappy writing..
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Jennifer Ward-Lealand – FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN
Havelock North, Wellington
27/07/2006 - 04/11/2015
"In love again with the era, Dietrich and her voice..
"Transported with sensitivity and humour..
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The Gods In Post-Nuclear New Zealand
Wellington
23/07/2007 - 28/07/2007
"Warning on horrors to come..
"Admirable skills could give greater return..
MONARCHY the Musical
Wellington
21/07/2007 - 25/08/2007
"“Monarchy is musical chairs, all high kicks and foreign affairs…”..
"Many jewels in the royal repartee..
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Blackbird
Wellington
23/06/2006 - 26/05/2007
"An amazing theatrical experience..
"In blistering Form(an)..
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The End of the Golden Weather
Wellington, (not a specified venue), Auckland
18/07/2006 - 03/06/2007
"Capturing the essence of a Kiwi classic..
"Powerfully insightful and poignant..
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High School Musical
Wellington
18/05/2007 - 02/06/2007
"Fizzing, youthful energy needs stronger material..
"Prepubescent fantasy fulfilment..
Othello
Wellington
12/05/2007 - 09/06/2007
"Vague, confusing, distracting, and culturally risky..
"A problematic play..
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A Bright Room Called Day
Wellington
26/04/2007 - 05/05/2007
"Would you have killed Hitler?..
"A stimulating mix..
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Stand Up Love
Palmerston North, Wellington
27/04/2007 - 09/06/2007
"Formidable double act fascinates..
"Pain in the proverbial..
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Uncle Vanya
Wellington
28/04/2007 - 02/06/2007
"Social satire moves and endures..
"More philosophic than active..
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Fiddler on the Roof
Auckland, Wellington
16/04/2007 - 20/05/2007
"Magnificent show with universal appeal..
"The milkman still delivers..
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