Review Archive
Phoebe Smith grew up in Ōtepoti doing drama classes at the Globe Theatre and performing both there and at The Playhouse. She then went on to study Theatre at Allen Hall, University of Otago, and continued to perform at various locations such as the erstwhile Fortune Theatre.
Phoebe began teaching children’s drama classes at Caroline Claver’s School of Dance and Theatre Arts as a teenager and after completing her degree moved to Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara where she performed at Bats theatre. She taught drama classes at Arts-a-go-go, where she also wrote the scripts for all the shows and co-directed with Rachel Main.
Phoebe has since returned to Ōtepoti where she is currently writing a play (though it is taking her a long time!)
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Go Solo 2011
Wellington
11/07/2011 - 23/07/2011
"Groups C and D..
"Groups A and B..
Writer’s Block
Wellington
03/03/2011 - 05/03/2011
"Actor’s showcase rather than dynamic narrative..
The Seductobot
Wellington
02/03/2011 - 05/03/2011
"Commendable attempt needs more polish and precision..
Big Trouble in Small Newtown
Wellington
25/02/2011 - 01/03/2011
"Standing between Newtown and chaos..
"Genuinely enjoyable..
think of all the fun you’ll find in the rubber room
Wellington
08/02/2011 - 19/02/2011
"Hope in Rubber Room..
"Kafkaesque Room Play..
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Christ Almighty!
Wellington
02/12/2010 - 18/12/2010
"Not for the faint of heart..
"As subtle as a Liverpool kiss and as devout as a vegan in leather..
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Corpse on the Side
Wellington
30/11/2010 - 09/12/2010
"Lots of talent in flawed fundraiser fun..
The Seagull
Wellington
06/10/2010 - 10/10/2010
"Vibrant, fast-paced and very funny..
Chet Baker: Like Someone In Love
NYC, USA, Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland
21/02/2007 - 29/03/2015
"A most enjoyable occasion..
"Mood-catching musical yarn..
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The Young and the Witless IV
Wellington
02/06/2010 - 25/08/2010
"Unpredictable soap produces amusing absurdism..
"Format and team-work changes needed to make this work..
He Reo Aroha
Palmerston North, Wellington, Otaki, Christchurch, Auckland, Feilding
09/03/2010 - 14/03/2013
"Dexterity, intelligence, warmth, passion, humour, and a fine musicality..
"A magical piece of theatre..
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Coffee Cups and a Porridge Pot at Frying Pan Lake
Wellington
19/05/2010 - 22/05/2010
"Charming..
"A cosy Teacaddy show..
RAYBON KAN: The Discomfort Zone (NZ)
Auckland, Wellington
06/05/2010 - 15/05/2010
"Politics, observational comedy, cheap gags and smut..
"Precocious verbal dissection..
BRENDHAN LOVEGROVE: Live 2010
Wellington
05/05/2010 - 08/05/2010
"Jokes about bodily functions, race and sex..
JOSIE LONG: Be Honourable! (UK)
Wellington, Auckland
04/05/2010 - 15/05/2010
"PowerPointed passion, idealism and genuine excitement..
JIMEOIN: Something... Smells Funny (Ire / Aust)
Wellington, Auckland
30/04/2010 - 08/05/2010
"The audience loved every minute..
"Word-perfect routine a charming insult..
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Best of The Fest 2010
Wellington
29/04/2010 - 13/05/2010
"Weekly guess always a bargain..
Jav Jaquin: The Legend of the Card Ninja (NZ)
Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland
28/04/2010 - 29/08/2010
"Laugh and/or be impressed..
ZOE LYONS: Miss Machismo (UK)
Wellington, Auckland
27/04/2010 - 08/05/2010
"Intelligent humour and well-timed reincorporation..
MICETRO AllStar Finals
Wellington
25/04/2010 - 09/05/2010
"Laughter flows despite confusion and a disappointing lack of ‘ask-fors’..
