Review Archive
Maryanne Cathro has 35 years experience as a part and full time theatre practitioner. While directing and costuming have both featured heavily in that time, she is currently more likely to be seen on stage, Emceeing and performing in cabaret.
Her writing chops include a BA in English Language and Linguistics, contributing to several national magazines, and a Plain English Award from 2008.
However and most importantly, Maryanne is an avid theatre-goer ever since she stood in the aisle of the Opera House at age four transfixed by Jack and the Beanstalk. These days she tries to stay seated, but often chooses the aisle seat; just in case.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
HALF IN/HALF OUT
Wellington
11/03/2021 - 13/03/2021
"A fun show in a gorgeous venue..
FAB BEASTS
Wellington
11/03/2021 - 05/11/2022
"Potential untapped..
"Fresh, original and entertaining..
UKE CAN DO IT!
Wellington
02/03/2021 - 05/03/2021
"Experimental, original, quirky, challenging, delightful..
SILVER LININGS: Songs From the Silver Screen
Wellington
08/12/2020 - 12/12/2020
"Offers welcome dose of escapism..
"A champion team..
HEY, PIANO BAR LADY!
Wellington
21/10/2020 - 21/10/2020
"A fabulous performer and chanteuse..
THIS LONG WINTER
Wellington
10/04/2019 - 20/04/2019
"Break the Cycle..
"An unapologetically feminist condemnation of the patriarchy in all its guises..
BINGE & CHILL
Wellington
19/03/2019 - 23/03/2019
"Pretty heavy-handed..
MASSIVE CRUSHES
Wellington
13/03/2019 - 16/03/2019
"A degustation menu served for our engorgement..
THE QUIZZICAL MR JEFF
Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
12/10/2018 - 03/11/2018
"Take your kids, this is a lot of fun!..
"Amuses, delights, mystifies, moves and always entertains..
Donna Brookbanks YOU DO YOU BABES
Wellington
08/05/2018 - 12/05/2018
"A mistress of the running gag..
James Malcolm FAMELESS
Wellington
01/05/2018 - 05/05/2018
"Entertaining layers of irony..
The Drag Kings in ROYAL FLUSH
Wellington
21/03/2018 - 24/03/2018
"All killer no filler..
FLUSTER CLUCK
Wellington
22/03/2018 - 24/03/2018
"A great way to sample..
EATING THE WOLF A Musical
Wellington
21/03/2018 - 25/03/2018
"Perfectly imperfect..
DEAD DADS CLUB
Palmerston North, Wellington, Dunedin
06/04/2017 - 13/03/2018
"Dances between objective honesty and pure love for her father’s conflicting sides..
"About as life affirming as you could imagine..
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Princessin Hans
Wellington, Wanaka
06/04/2017 - 29/04/2017
"Simultaneously transporting and grounding..
"A truly exceptional and unique experience..
LEGENDARY DIVAS
Christchurch, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Invercargill, Wellington, Wanaka, Nelson
01/03/2015 - 16/02/2019
"Fills our heads and hearts with music..
"For old school song lovers everywhere..
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MY PET, MY LOVE
Wellington
01/03/2016 - 05/03/2016
"Fears exposed..
"Fractured memories of childhood: sad, funny, hilarious, confused..
The Glitta Supernova Experience: Lets get METAphysical
Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland
26/02/2016 - 26/03/2016
"All that Glittas is definitely not Gold..
"Glitta Supernova will take your sense of propriety and flash her vulva at it..
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PUTTING THE G’DAY IN CABARET
Wellington
17/02/2016 - 20/02/2016
"Dynamic, original, funny, engaging and an absolute joy to watch..
RENT
Wellington
22/07/2015 - 26/07/2015
"Excellent ensemble work, energy, enthusiasm and talent..
THE SHOWGIRL
Wellington
14/04/2015 - 18/04/2015
"Awesome ensemble work..
WANTED THOUGHTS: Mike Loader
Auckland, Wellington
24/02/2015 - 12/03/2015
"Insightful and bold..
"A serious comedian with great skills..
