Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
JARRED FELL: Dangerous Ideas (NZ)
Auckland, Wellington
04/05/2010 - 15/05/2010
"Magical blend of comedy, shock-tactics and gore..
"Innovative, perplexing and heart-stopping fun..
CLAYTON CARRICK-LESLIE: BRING IT (NZ)
Wellington, Auckland
27/04/2010 - 15/05/2010
"Generous and multi-talented..
"Gymnastic mind, chiselled perceptions, energetic physicality, astute characterisations and considerable musical talents..
The Awkward Monologues
Auckland
18/02/2010 - 20/02/2010
"Collectively offensive, laugh-out loud funny, voyeuristically embarrassing and sometimes uncomfortably intimate..
Jack and the Beanstalk
Auckland
28/09/2009 - 02/10/2009
"Two thumbs up for embellished traditional story..
Krishnan’s Dairy
Auckland, Wellington, Raumati
26/08/2009 - 21/09/2022
"As fresh, remarkable and astonishing as ever..
"An enduring, honest and mesmerising milestone in New Zealand theatre..
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Dinner Party Money
Auckland
11/08/2009 - 15/08/2009
"Interesting scenario lacks chemistry..
God of Carnage
Auckland
25/07/2009 - 15/08/2009
"Tulips, vomit and insults fly..
Treasure Island
Auckland
08/07/2009 - 18/07/2010
"Leeringly funny..
"An authentic swashbuckling adventure..
Station to Station
Auckland
01/07/2009 - 11/07/2009
"Thriller-like verve, arresting characters on way to End..
"Pithy, fast paced script provokes with subtlety and blatancy..
Carol & Nev
Auckland
15/06/2009 - 20/06/2009
"Deadly life meets living death..
Ngâ Manurere
Auckland
03/06/2009 - 10/06/2009
"Potent Maori writer ready to soar..
"Fledgling playwright’s subtle touch tugs the heartstrings..
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Rocket!
Auckland
20/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Disorganised, disagreeing … and overly apologetic..
Cut to the Chase – Special Director’s Edition
Auckland
21/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Unreservedly recommended..
Te Radar’s Eating the Dog
Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, Magical blend of comedy, shock-tactics and gore
12/05/2009 - 01/10/2011
"A trip off history’s beaten old track..
"Entertaining and accessible portrait of New Zealand culture..
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Heidi and Rose in: A Guide to the Uncool
Auckland
19/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Frequent moments of pure joyous comedy..
Toby Hadoke in ‘Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf’
Wellington, Auckland
12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"A tragic, riotous, pathetic, vindicating ride through a portal of intrigue..
"This humour goes deep..
Jason Cook’s Asylum
Auckland
16/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"The sordid underbelly of comedy..
We Are Currently Experiencing Some Issues
Auckland
12/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"Wickedly funny scenarios..
Best Medicine Stand Up Comedy Revue
Auckland
08/05/2009 - 09/05/2009
"An efficacious dose of A’Court and friends..
The Pajama Men in VERSUS VS VERSUS
Auckland
05/05/2009 - 09/05/2009
"Baffled and bedazzled into incredulous/uncontrollable laughter..
Ed Byrne: DIFFERENT CLASS
Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, New Plymouth
02/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"The laughs keep coming..
"Good story telling..
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The Kransky Sisters
Auckland, Dunedin
02/05/2009 - 10/10/2010
"Brilliant comediennes also excellent musicians..
"Creepy trio..
The Needies
Auckland
15/03/2009 - 25/04/2009
"You may find it discomforting, disgusting, sick-making as well as funny and thought-provoking..
"Unable to suspend disbelief..
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