Review Archive
Nik Smythe has a Diploma in Applied Drama from Northland Polytechnic, Whangarei (1992). He wrote and performed theatre, music and poetry during the nineties; also worked for the Moving Image Centre as an administrator and presenter.
Father of one teenager, and son of John Smythe’s twin brother, Nik has written for Theatreview since 2006.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Auckland
09/06/2017 - 18/06/2017
"Rock ’n’ Roll Avengers..
"An altogether satisfying entertainment package..
THE FAUSTUS PROJECT
Auckland
30/05/2017 - 03/06/2017
"Pertinent to this age in particular?..
"Fresh, unique and entertaining..
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NIGEL
Auckland
23/05/2017 - 27/05/2017
"90s Nostalgia..
"Great script, overcooked performance, overlooked designers and crew..
Ashton Brown ANXIOUS TO MEET YOU
Auckland
19/05/2017 - 19/05/2017
"Successful confronting of anxiety for therapeutic laughs..
FUQ BOIZ
Auckland
16/05/2017 - 20/05/2017
"Completely hilarious..
Frickin Dangerous Bro MONEY IN THE BANK
Auckland, Wellington
10/05/2017 - 20/05/2017
"A palpable chemistry..
James Nokise TALK A BIG GAME
Wellington, Auckland
02/05/2017 - 13/05/2017
"What We Talk About When We Talk About Sport..
"From the sport of politics to the politics in sport..
IN TRANSIT
Auckland
04/05/2017 - 13/05/2017
"Moving drama shows we are all in transit..
"Entertainingly revealing..
LASER KIWI
Auckland, Wellington
28/04/2017 - 06/05/2017
"A wide spectrum from groanworthy to great..
OLIVE COPPERBOTTOM
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Nelson, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Dunedin
18/04/2017 - 16/12/2023
"Versatile virtuoso Ashton..
"Caters to a range of tastes with energy and joy..
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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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THE ENCOUNTER
Auckland
15/03/2017 - 19/03/2017
"Jungle tale treat for senses..
"Expanding Storytelling..
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CELLFISH
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Palmerston North, Gisborne
08/03/2017 - 15/10/2019
"A standout in a shimmering sea of wonderful presentations and productions..
"A superbly performed prison pas de deu..
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TEETH TALK
Auckland
07/03/2017 - 08/03/2017
"Commendable ‘dentucation’ quest..
THE EPIDEMICAL EXISTENCE OF A PERSONAL MALFUNCTION AT THE AGE OF TWENTY SOMETHING
Auckland
02/03/2017 - 05/03/2017
"Abstract Expressionist Millennial crises..
DELIVERY #17
Auckland
21/02/2017 - 11/03/2017
"A beguilingly authentic adventure..
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Pop-Up Globe 2017)
Auckland
23/02/2017 - 12/05/2017
"Pacific-styled Much Ado a delight..
"Highly entertaining..
REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT AGAIN.
Auckland
15/02/2017 - 11/03/2017
"Revolutionize the Discourse (Donft Review)..
"Funny feminist word-plays on stage..
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LEGACY PROJECT 4 - A Kaleidoscope of Queer Stories
Auckland
14/02/2017 - 18/02/2017
"Astute insights into queer culture and lifestyle for a wider audience..
IMPOSTAR – Who Does He Think He is?
Auckland
11/02/2017 - 18/02/2017
"Over the Rainbow and Around the Bend..
"Impressive showcase meets moving memoir..
VERNON GOD LITTLE
Auckland
16/11/2016 - 25/11/2016
"American Idiot..
"Exemplary talent..
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THE PRESIDENT
Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Auckland
26/10/2016 - 12/11/2016
"The Future is Now..
"Funny, clever, depressing..
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A GHOST TALE
Auckland
08/11/2016 - 12/11/2016
"A Bit Wispy..
"Brooding stillness, abject terror, unhinged laughter..
