Review Archive
Bernadette Rae is the NZ Herald dance reviwer. her reviews in the NZ Herald are linked to those on Theatreview.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Language of Living
Christchurch, Auckland
11/07/2012 - 03/05/2014
"Dance as inspired theatre..
"Language of living with the New Zealand Dance Company..
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The Nutcracker On Ice
Auckland, Wellington
10/06/2012 - 15/07/2012
"The Nutcracker on Ice..
Run, Slip, Spring
Auckland
27/06/2012 - 30/06/2012
"Run, Slip and Spring, Q Theatre..
"The Doing of Dance..
The Meridian Season of The Sleeping Beauty
Palmerston North, Dunedin, Wellington, Napier, Invercargill, Auckland
28/10/2011 - 04/12/2011
"A feast of virtuoso dance..
"Truly first rate pure escapism..
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Shine Lady
Leigh, north of Auckland, Auckland
18/05/2011 - 30/05/2011
"A bejewelled celebration of the primordial feminine..
"A fluid, feminine performance..
Stravinsky Selection - Royal NZ Ballet
Invercargill, Auckland, Wellington
20/05/2011 - 09/06/2011
"Two tough acts for poor Petrouchka to follow..
"Satisfied with Great Success is the delight in this Triple Bill..
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The Show Must Go On
Auckland
17/03/2011 - 19/03/2011
"Show about dancing cuts to the core..
"Deeply thought provoking, hilarious, layered and playful..
Rapt
Auckland
16/03/2011 - 19/03/2011
"..a night for humanity... a night for dancers..
"Wright’s dancers in full flight to spin tale of hope against the odds..
May B
Auckland
09/03/2011 - 12/03/2011
"Intensely disciplined performance..
"Precise poetics, minute attention to detail..
Beautiful Me
Auckland
07/03/2011 - 09/03/2011
"Beautiful Me indeed..
"A special gift..
Birds of Paradise 2010
Auckland
08/12/2010 - 18/12/2010
"Mixed bag of birds need more room to move..
"Sit back and enjoy the fun..
Universal Drive Double Bill
Auckland
01/10/2010 - 03/10/2010
"Knickers add a common touch..
"Subconscious minds & posing bodies..
My Penina
Auckland
02/08/2010 - 07/08/2010
"Comedy and tension permeate little masterpiece..
"Hilarious and heartfelt story-telling..
Carmen
Christchurch, Invercargill, Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North, Napier
05/06/2010 - 10/07/2010
"Barefoot in Rio with absolutely no bull..
"Feral grace amid dated choreography..
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2010 Made in New Zealand
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
26/04/2010 - 26/05/2010
"Footnote’s triumph lies with Purlieu..
"Physically robust ensemble in tight performance mode..
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Dream of the Red Chamber
Auckland
09/04/2010 - 10/04/2010
"Rich carnival of vibrant colour is lacking in feeling..
"A marvellously produced spectacular..
Duets Showcase
Auckland
03/10/2009 - 03/10/2009
"Whew! Yipee!..
"Transported and discovered by diversity..
Late Show #1
Auckland
01/10/2009 - 03/10/2009
"Debauchery, madness and mayhem come easy to mature dancers..
"Viva la mature dancer!..
La Sylphide
Wellington, Christchurch, Invercargill, Auckland, Dunedin, Napier
30/07/2009 - 03/09/2009
"Perpetuating imperial European cultural legacies..
"Polished performances capture true spirit of this melodramatic dance..
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Left and Right
Auckland
17/06/2009 - 21/06/2009
"Colourful knits – done and undone..
"Home-spun concept a great fit for the times..
2009 Made in New Zealand
Auckland, Hastings, Hamilton, Invercargill, Dunedin, Wellington
02/04/2009 - 12/06/2009
"Reflective flights and figurative falls..
"Too wholesome, joyful and enthusiastic to excite..
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Push
Auckland, Wellington
21/04/2009 - 26/04/2009
"Hypnotic, beautiful performance transforms stage..
"Shared heart, passion, grace, generosity …..
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Gathering Clouds
Auckland, Wellington
05/03/2009 - 28/03/2009
"The Pacific experience..
"Bach goes nicely with Pacific Grace..
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