Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Christchurch
18/01/2017 - 28/01/2017
"A lot done with a little..
PUBLIC WORKS and THE LANDEATERS
Wellington
18/01/2017 - 29/01/2017
"The epitome of performance art..
"Inspired works tug at our collective conscience..
THE RAGGED and DOG & BONE
Wellington
17/01/2017 - 29/01/2017
"An astonishing theatrical marathon..
Christmas at Te Parenga from THE END OF THE GOLDEN WEATHER
Auckland
25/12/2016 - 25/12/2017
"Bountiful with impeccable eloquence..
"Performed and received with joy..
OLIVER TWIST
Lyttelton
13/12/2016 - 30/12/2016
"Breathing new life into a classic tale..
THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE SINGS
Wellington
14/12/2016 - 17/12/2016
"Unpretentious charm and high quality..
SMELLS LIKE XMAS
Wellington
13/12/2016 - 17/12/2016
"Offers whiffs of Christmas’s various, sometimes nefarious, aromas..
THE BETTER BEST POSSIBLE ALBUM PARTY THAT ANYBODY HAS EVER BEEN TWO
Auckland, Wellington
13/09/2016 - 17/12/2016
"Frivolous content grounded in truth makes sophisticated, engaging, beautiful satire..
CHARLEY’S AUNT
Dunedin
08/12/2016 - 17/12/2016
"Cast deliver cross-dressing comedy at cracking pace..
"As perfectly suited to the season as apricot bliss balls..
PANGO/BLACK
Napier, Wellington, Gisborne
10/12/2016 - 24/10/2018
"Striking a primal chord..
"A courageous conversation..
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THE SANTA CLAUS SHOW 2016
Auckland
05/12/2016 - 22/12/2016
"Beautifully told morality tale..
THE OPENING NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Auckland
07/12/2016 - 22/12/2016
"Levin la Vida Loca..
"A feel-good festive feast well worth experiencing..
LYSISTRATA
Christchurch
08/12/2016 - 10/12/2016
"Romps along to a delicious climax..
Sau E Siva Company presents Lalelei
Auckland
08/12/2016 - 15/12/2016
"An aesthetic that defies conventional categories..
CHRIST ALMIGHTY!
Dunedin
07/12/2016 - 09/12/2016
"Starts on a high note and ends upbeat and sweaty..
BILLY AND THE CURSE OF THE FALLING LIMBS
Wellington
24/02/2016 - 10/12/2016
"Innocence, eccentricity and downright villainy delivered with confidence and skill..
"Appealing for all ages..
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MANU and WEARING MY MAP - Double Bill
Porirua
02/12/2016 - 03/12/2016
"Strong contrasts in Measina double bill..
FLUX
Christchurch
04/12/2016 - 04/12/2016
"Lithe grace, youthful beauty and fun energy..
Aumaga & Shel We? double bill
Porirua
01/12/2016 - 03/12/2016
"Male energy to the max, humour to the fore..