Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
JEZEBEL OF JAZZ: Songs and Stories with Anita O’Day
Wellington, Nelson
22/02/2014 - 27/07/2014
"Jazz jezebel brought to life..
"Much more than our money’s worth..
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DUST PALACE: With a Stranger
Auckland, Oamaru, Nelson
07/05/2013 - 23/07/2014
"Amazing – but why keep so much secret?..
"An Aerial Extravaganza..
KISS THE FISH
Nelson, Napier, Auckland, Gisborne, Christchurch, Whangarei, Wellington, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Hamilton, Kerikeri, Dunedin
10/08/2013 - 26/07/2015
"Resounding applause..
"The joke of human progress revealed..
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TOO FAR FROM HEAVEN
Invercargill, Queenstown, Cromwell, Nelson
04/03/2014 - 05/04/2014
"Seamless meshing of two stories..
"Vivid recreation close to home..
CONSTANTINOPLE
Auckland, Nelson, Wellington, Tauranga
02/03/2011 - 26/10/2013
"Serious silliness delivered with a goofy humility..
"Crazy, zany and off the wall slapstick..
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GIFTED
Southland, Nelson, Cromwell, Queenstown, Tauranga, Dunedin, Invercargill, Wanaka, Alexandra, Oamaru, Wellington, Christchurch, New Plymouth
22/08/2013 - 31/10/2015
"Evocative gesture to literary treasures..
"A rich and resonating theatrical experience..
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THE PIANIST
Nelson, Tauranga, Wellington, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Kerikeri
21/10/2013 - 23/04/2015
"Exceptionally skilled performance with an extra helping of panache..
"Bravura Recital..
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NIU SILA
Hamilton, Auckland, Whangarei, Christchurch, Nelson
13/09/2013 - 25/10/2013
"Scintillating and unforgettable..
"Tuai Sila 8½ years later..
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BADJELLY THE WITCH
Auckland, Nelson
12/07/2013 - 21/07/2013
"Enchanting delight..
"BADJELLY THE WITCH..
AN EVENING WITH JOE BENNETT - Fish Like a Drink and Other Stories
Nelson
21/03/2013 - 21/03/2013
"A pot-pourri of experiences and insights..
THE TOPP TWINS
Nelson
25/10/2012 - 26/10/2012
"Favourite characters, spontaneous repartee and fine singing form Kiwi treasures..
The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer
Tauranga, Auckland, Nelson, Hawea
25/02/2011 - 30/03/2023
"Sweet, uplifting story and endearing simplicity of its message heart-warming for all ages..
"Captivates with delicacy, finesse, humour and magic..
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I, George Nepia
Gisborne, Nelson, Auckland, Wellington, Wairarapa, Christchurch, New Plymouth
07/09/2011 - 18/10/2014
"Imagination, courage and talent make this simply great..
"Simply captivating..
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Party with the Aunties
Dunedin, Nelson, , Feilding, Wellington, New Plymouth, Paekākāriki, Christchurch
09/04/2011 - 14/11/2019
"The classic Kiwi shindig, theatricalised..
"A fabulous night that leaves you feeling joyful..
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On The Upside-Down of the World
Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Hamilton, Tauranga, NYC, USA, Nelson, Wanaka, Christchurch, Wellington
01/07/2011 - 25/08/2014
"Interrogating multiple selves..
"Sweet, heartfelt and tenderly funny star performance..
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DO or DI?
Wellington, New Zealand wide, Nelson
05/10/2012 - 04/11/2012
"Increasing desperation..
"Fun, humour and music..
The Magic Chicken
Auckland, Wellington, Nelson
09/07/2012 - 16/03/2013
"Meticulously timed brilliance..
"Delicious clowning, miming and puppeteering..
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Men in Tutus
Nelson, Christchurch
12/07/2012 - 12/08/2012
"Charming chaps: charmless venue..
"Every trick in the book.....
Dickens' Women
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
28/11/2007 - 09/12/2007
"Sublime character acting and acerbic commentary..
"An indefatigable treasure of the stage..
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THE ABBA SHOW
Nelson
14/03/2012 - 15/03/2012
"Popular demand satisfied once sound is sorted..
HANUSSEN – THE PALACE OF BURLESQUE
Auckland, Nelson
10/02/2012 - 14/04/2012
"A great value show..
"An unforgettable night of theatre..
Rita and Douglas
Queenstown, Wellington, Tauranga, Dunedin, Wanaka, Auckland, Nelson
12/04/2011 - 12/04/2014
"Poignant and elegantly told..
"Deeply insightful..
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Silent Night
Auckland, Tauranga, Nelson, Hastings, Whangarei, Wellington, Kerikeri
13/12/2010 - 26/11/2016
"Bitter-sweet clarity carries laugh 'til you cry survivor story..
"A beautiful piece of theatre..
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