Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
EVEREST UNTOLD
Auckland, Wellington
24/09/2014 - 11/06/2016
"A taste of the raw experience..
"Team Effort..
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Same Time, Next Year
Auckland
12/05/2016 - 22/05/2016
"Betrayal dramedy warm as a fleeting embrace..
"Fully invested in engaging characters..
FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL
Auckland
21/04/2016 - 27/04/2016
"It’s not the fun kind of bad..
"Leg-Warming..
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WHITE/OTHER
Auckland
12/04/2016 - 21/04/2016
"Smart theatrics..
"White Noise..
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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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THE CHORUS; OEDIPUS
Auckland
17/03/2016 - 20/03/2016
"A beautiful, physical, musical paean to the horror of self-knowledge..
"Group precision creates collective perspective..
BIGMOUTH
Auckland
15/03/2016 - 20/03/2016
"Masterclass from the chameleon..
"The Best Words..
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DUCK, DEATH AND THE TULIP
Wellington, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland, Christchurch, Auckland, Invercargill, Napier
18/03/2013 - 27/10/2018
"A theatrical gem for all ages..
"Delightful performance built on a serious fact of life..
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TAR BABY
Auckland
03/03/2016 - 06/03/2016
"Compelling way to bring racism to the fore..
"Invisible Woman..
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HART
Wellington, Auckland
02/02/2016 - 24/02/2016
"Reveals the pain felt by the stolen generation and those that followed them..
"An impressionistic representation..
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ITHACA
Palmerston North, Auckland
26/11/2015 - 05/12/2020
"Jaw-dropping, spellbinding stadium spectacular..
"Fantasy and escapism..
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GUYS AND DOLLS
Auckland
31/10/2015 - 28/11/2015
"Nicely Nicely..
"The cast give us our money’s worth..
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MANIFESTO 2083
Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington, New Plymouth, Christchurch
29/09/2015 - 02/09/2017
"Thought-provoking and well-produced..
"Totally subversive and utterly intriguing..
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ALL YOUR WANTS AND NEEDS FULFILLED FOREVER
NYC, USA, Wellington, Auckland
20/05/2014 - 19/09/2015
"Unfurling lightbulb moment..
"Sharply comedic quest..
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THE DELIBERATE DISAPPEARANCE OF MY FRIEND, JACK HARTNETT
Auckland
24/07/2015 - 08/08/2015
"Musical thriller intrigues..
"Why should we care about Jack?..
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FALLOUT: The Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior
Auckland
20/05/2015 - 30/05/2015
"Deserves a more thorough investigation..
"Is this the right way to remember …?..
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A DOLL'S HOUSE
Auckland
02/05/2015 - 23/05/2015
"Refurbished for the 21st Century..
"Adaptation clever and interesting..
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TRYGVE WAKENSHAW - NAUTILUS
Auckland, New Plymouth
28/04/2015 - 09/06/2024
"A madcap, brilliant, fabulously funny, hilariously naughty tonic..
"Engaging, challenging and at times confronting..
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THIS IS OUR YOUTH
Auckland
07/04/2015 - 18/04/2015
"Escape from New York ..
"Stoned, articulate and entertaining..
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AWAY FROM HOME
Auckland
17/02/2015 - 21/02/2015
"A charismatic storyteller..
"Fever Pitch..
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THE LADYKILLERS
Auckland
14/02/2015 - 07/03/2015
"Black slapstick full on gags..
"Actus reus..
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Spiegelworld EMPIRE
Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch
21/10/2014 - 15/02/2015
"Much to like..
"Spiegeltent home to slick, professional pick‘n’mix..
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HAURAKI HORROR
Auckland
04/12/2014 - 20/12/2014
"Silly Seas..
"Ridiculous romp encapsulates the silly season..
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