Review Archive
Heidi North has worked in publishing in London and theatre in Wellington. An award winning author, Heidi is now a freelance writer and editor based in Auckland.
Heidi writes poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction and scripts. She has worked as an actor, writer, director and producer in film and theatre. She is passionate about good storytelling across genres. She has also worked for a literary agent and was the coordinator for Show Me Shorts Film Festival for two years. She writes reviews for www.nzbooklovers.co.nz and has been reviewing for theatreview (when in New Zealand) since 2005.
A study junkie, Heidi is a graduate of the Wellington Performing Arts Centre, Victoria University, The Creative Hub, The London School of Publishing, The Script Factory (UK) and also has an Honours degree in Screen Production from The University of Auckland.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
ROMEO AND JULIET
Auckland
19/02/2016 - 17/04/2016
"An intimate portrayal of youthful love..
"Bound to be captivated..
JESUS CHRIST PART II
Auckland
27/11/2015 - 20/12/2015
"What will Jesus Do?..
"Rollicking good fun..
THE LESSON
Auckland
27/10/2015 - 31/10/2015
"This way madness lies..
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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A DOLL'S HOUSE
Auckland
02/05/2015 - 23/05/2015
"Refurbished for the 21st Century..
"Adaptation clever and interesting..
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MRS MCGINTY AND THE BIZARRE PLANT
Christchurch, Auckland
14/01/2015 - 18/04/2015
"Stakes need to be higher..
"Dynamic glee..
PUZZLE
Auckland
17/02/2015 - 21/02/2015
"For Ages 8 to 80..
"Less would be more..
FRANK THE MIND-READING HOTDOG
Auckland, Wellington
10/02/2015 - 06/03/2015
"Mentalist in a Bun..
"He’s great company..
OTHER DESERT CITIES
Auckland
10/05/2014 - 31/05/2014
"Alien behaviour highly entertaining..
"Other American Plays..
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NEXT BIG THINGS – Hosted by Ben Hurley (2014)
Auckland, Wellington
28/04/2014 - 05/05/2014
"Up and coming in Wellington..
"Bang for your buck..
JAMES ACASTER Recognise!
Auckland, Wellington
25/04/2014 - 17/05/2014
"Provokes laughter when least expected..
THEY SAW A THYLACINE
Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland
03/02/2014 - 22/02/2014
"They also came and conquered..
"Powerful performance of a moving story..
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FALLEN ANGELS
Auckland
15/02/2014 - 09/03/2014
"Divine Inspiration..
"A sexy laugh at hypocrisy. What fun...
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RIDING IN CARS WITH (MOSTLY STRAIGHT) BOYS
Auckland, Wellington
06/02/2014 - 15/02/2014
"A journey of self-discovery..
"Empathy assured..
BETWEEN THE SHEETS
Auckland
19/11/2013 - 30/11/2013
"Sleeping with Godot – two women’s fight for a man..
"Lessons in Love..
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CAMINO REAL
Auckland
05/11/2013 - 16/11/2013
"Acting on the Camino Real..
"A visceral performance charged with desire, longing and loss..
THE FEAST
Auckland
15/10/2013 - 19/10/2013
"My compliments to the chef..
"Delicious treats..
MOTEL
Auckland
13/08/2013 - 24/08/2013
"Would benefit from a snappy edit..
"Nothing cheap about motel-room script..
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DEFENSABILITY
Auckland
06/08/2013 - 10/08/2013
"Excellent premise but messy direction..
THE HERETIC
Auckland
18/07/2013 - 10/08/2013
"Pleasantly controversial..
"Climatic wit in science farce..
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KEANU REEVES SAVES THE UNIVERSE
Auckland
16/07/2013 - 20/07/2013
"Zany spoof needs toning down and tweaking up..
INTIMACIES
Auckland
05/07/2013 - 20/07/2013
"Spirited performances..
WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT
Auckland
01/07/2013 - 13/07/2013
"Intriguing show pulled anew from actors' hats..
"An experience well worth having..
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