Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
James Mustapic – Into the Multi-Media-Verse
Wellington
16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"Masterful comedy plus fascinating alter egos..
Sri Nair – Upside Down
Wellington
09/05/2023 - 13/05/2023
"Comedy gold from experiences as an immigrant, parental dismay and therapy sessions..
Gabby Anderson – Bad(ish) Teacher
Wellington, Auckland
09/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Friendly, engaging, genuine and enthusiastically here for a good time..
"Verbal dexterity is a hallmark of her delivery, as are pause, pace and audience participation..
Ted Talks Crimes
Wellington
02/05/2023 - 06/05/2023
"Enthralling physicality and athleticism better than a TED talk any day..
A Fat Girl's Cry
Wellington
22/03/2023 - 25/03/2023
"A powerful, impassioned, mood-changing triumph..
Get Stuffed
Wellington
09/03/2023 - 09/03/2023
"A thought-provoking presentation of humans, animals and birds..
His Dark Relationships
Wellington
08/03/2023 - 10/03/2023
"An honest and intriguing dramatization of young lives – or one young life..
Women Drinking Hemlock
Wellington
07/03/2023 - 09/03/2023
"Rivalry, malevolence, mayhem and hilarity see justice done..
Wage Against The Machine
Wellington
02/03/2023 - 11/03/2023
"Casual recounting of a rollercoaster life as they do it in Australia..
THE SENSEMAKER
Wellington, Dunedin
28/02/2023 - 25/03/2023
"Unique, complex, enigmatic - don't miss it..
"Fascinatingly unpredictable - a one in a thousand performance..
LESBIHONEST
Wellington
24/02/2023 - 04/03/2023
"Lives up to its honesty declaration with energy and humour..
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK
Wellington
23/02/2023 - 25/02/2023
"Fresh material brings honestly-earned laughter..
WHERE THE WATER LIES
Wellington
21/02/2023 - 25/02/2023
"Lengthy, poetic and highly reflective piece on the theme of serendipity needs variation..
Nailed it! - A Builder Play
Wellington
17/02/2023 - 19/02/2023
"Builder-style repartee amongst the many highlights..
COLOUR ME CECILY
Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch
24/04/2018 - 21/04/2023
"A charming, light-hearted play..
"Unashamedly a throwback – a committed gem..
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CONFESSIONS OF A SLEEPWALKING INSOMNIAC
Wellington
08/09/2022 - 09/06/2024
"Writing, acting and directing blend perfectly..
"Uses humour and pathos to gently guide us towards seeing complexity..
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TO ALL THE FRIENDS I'VE LOST BEFORE
Wellington
21/07/2022 - 10/03/2023
"We all need a friend that earns our company and this show does just that..
"Honest, heartfelt and generous..
KIWI COURAGE
Wellington
11/07/2022 - 22/07/2022
"Revealing parallels between birds and humans..
WRITING HOME
Wellington
20/05/2022 - 20/05/2022
"Proficient poets and performers - a pleasure..
QUIZ-A-ME-TIMBERS
Wellington
12/04/2022 - 31/05/2022
"Novel, lively and slightly risqué..
WET DREAMZ The Musical
Wellington
01/03/2022 - 05/03/2022
"Marked by enthusiasm, dedication and high production standards..
KEEP UP NEW ZEALAND
Wellington
18/02/2016 - 03/03/2022
"A fresh offer in comedy..
"Underdeveloped..
IT'S TIME TO GROW UP
Wellington
24/02/2022 - 26/02/2022
"Well pitched to their target audience..
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