Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
TENNESSEE retro
Auckland
18/10/2016 - 22/10/2016
"Southern Discomfort..
"Endearing humour belies tragic despair..
UNDER MILK WOOD
Dunedin, Nelson, Auckland
08/10/2016 - 22/10/2016
"Celebrating timeless brilliance..
"Effortless, agile, polished and fresh..
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BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
Auckland
13/10/2016 - 06/11/2016
"Class Sha in Class Gaff..
"A story of triumph over adversity..
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THE WHITE GUITAR
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Rotorua, Napier, Tauranga, Nelson
01/09/2015 - 21/10/2016
"The truth of the Luafutu family also sets us free..
"Incredible story earns respectful ovation..
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SOLOTHELLO
Hamilton, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington, Napier, Nelson, Bay of Islands
14/02/2015 - 05/04/2017
"Transfixing magic at Waitangi..
"Original, captivating and charming..
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LIFEWORLD (in five parts)
Wellington, Palmerston North, Gisborne, Auckland
19/10/2016 - 04/11/2016
"Delightful to watch..
"Re-opening audience eyes..
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SHORT+SWEET Wellington 2016
Wellington
19/10/2016 - 22/10/2016
"Intriguing range of styles, topics and themes..
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT The Musical
Auckland
16/10/2016 - 06/11/2016
"And so you’re back… from overseas..
"Sparkling night out with reservations..
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SHYLOCK
Nelson, Dunedin, Auckland
09/10/2016 - 22/10/2016
"Affecting, thought-provoking, skilfully performed..
"Impressive skill, intelligence, humour and sentiment..
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MEREMERE
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne
14/10/2016 - 13/10/2019
"Weaves text, movement, light and sound in startling and compelling ways..
"Life-enhancing encounters..
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TAUMATA - FOUR NEW WORKS
Auckland
15/10/2016 - 16/10/2016
"New dance works met with applause and cheers..
"Demonstrating strength, depth and finesse..
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TRIUMPHS AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES
Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Nelson, Christchurch
22/04/2015 - 18/10/2016
"Wonder, comedy, yearning, surprising..
"Powerfully unique in its presentation and performance..
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HINEPAU
Wellington, Napier, Nelson
18/07/2016 - 19/10/2016
"Clever mix of comedy, legend, Te Reo Māori and theatre..
"High quality and compelling theatre for the young..
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LUCINDA THE CACTUS GIRL
Auckland
18/10/2016 - 22/10/2016
"Yet to fulfil its whimsical potential..
PAPER SHAPER
Havelock North, Wellington
30/06/2007 - 16/10/2016
"Heart-warming and heart-winning..
"World-quality children’s theatre..
MISS JEAN BATTEN
Nelson, Auckland, Wellington, Invercargill, New Plymouth, Dunedin
29/03/2016 - 24/09/2018
"Soaringly majestic flight through a storm of memories and emotion..
"Many clever moments..
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CENTRAL
Wellington
15/10/2016 - 12/11/2016
"Thought-provoking theatre..
"Well-matured, vintage Armstrong..
THE PINK HAMMER
Auckland
13/10/2016 - 23/10/2016
"Sparks fly in romp at DIY classroom..
"A good night out..