Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
M’LADY
Wellington
11/08/2017 - 19/08/2017
"Offbeat approach highly entertaining..
"A poignant, even affectionate, exposé of male vulnerability..
A DOLL'S HOUSE
Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wellington
05/08/2017 - 14/09/2019
"Architecture of Happiness..
"A stunning contemporary interpretation..
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ANTIGONE
Wellington
12/07/2017 - 22/07/2017
"Anything but dry and lifeless..
"Debate over moral duty equally current today..
DESTINATION BEEHIVE: 2017
Wellington
08/07/2017 - 05/08/2017
"Quality topical comedy – Must See!..
"Slick and Hilarious..
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WEED
Wellington
01/07/2017 - 29/07/2017
"Timely revival of classic play..
"A must for a great night’s entertainment..
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CARRIE THE MUSICAL
Wellington
21/06/2017 - 01/07/2017
"High-octane Carrie excels in quieter moments..
"Impressive juxtaposition of different emotional dynamics..
THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS
Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North
15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021
"Highlighting inequity through comedy..
"An amazing show – a must see..
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WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT
Wellington
30/05/2017 - 03/06/2017
"Experimental play pulls fascinating rabbit out of the hat..
"Exposing and including..
THREE DAYS IN THE COUNTRY
Wellington
27/05/2017 - 24/06/2017
"A powerful study of human nature..
"Impressive exploration of timeless themes..
OLIVE COPPERBOTTOM
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Nelson, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Dunedin
18/04/2017 - 16/12/2023
"Versatile virtuoso Ashton..
"Caters to a range of tastes with energy and joy..
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HAND TO GOD
Wellington
22/04/2017 - 20/05/2017
"Darkly comic US stage hit arrives in Wellington..
"A hell of a ride..
MR and MRS ALEXANDER: Sidehows and Psychics
Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch
18/01/2015 - 06/05/2017
"Terrific tale of tricksters..
"As subjectively astonishing as it is objectively fascinating..
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CYMBELINE
Wellington
19/04/2017 - 29/04/2017
"Strength in simplicity..
"Intelligently rendered and easily digested..
DIDO AND AENEAS Recomposed
Wellington
30/03/2017 - 13/04/2017
"A very un-opera-like opera..
"Totally memorable..
THE FIRST TIME
Wellington
16/03/2017 - 25/03/2017
"Covers topics rarely aired in public..
"Socially insightful..
ANZAC EVE
Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Invercargill, New Plymouth
21/03/2017 - 24/08/2017
"Neither laughed nor cried..
"Funny, serious, informative, warming..
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HENS' TEETH at the WTF!
Wellington
14/03/2017 - 25/03/2017
"An evening of light, bright entertainment..
"At least a dozen very ‘good eggs’..
ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
Wellington
17/02/2017 - 03/03/2017
"High-energy ensemble performance..
"Up to all challenges..
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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TROLL
Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch, Gisborne
12/02/2017 - 04/10/2020
"A captivating old fashioned, modern fairytale..
"A near-perfect little nugget of mythic storytelling..
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BLEEDING BLACK
Wellington
14/02/2017 - 20/07/2019
"Rugby as child abuse..
"Totally engaging..
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THE QUEEN OF TARTS
Wellington
01/02/2017 - 05/02/2017
"Big bold start for Bacchus..
"An imaginative journey for all ages..
RAGGEDY-ANNE AND MR PITHS
Wellington
01/02/2017 - 04/02/2017
"An absorbing and intriguing show..
"Much to appreciate and more could be explored..
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