Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES
Auckland
16/03/2023 - 18/03/2023
"Innovative world-building creates a satisfying blend of action and visual effects..
Hemo is Home
Auckland
03/03/2023 - 11/03/2023
"A deceptively attractive horror story beautifully played out with moments of pure magic..
Magic In the Air
Dunedin
17/02/2023 - 19/02/2023
"Still relevant themes avoid malice, leaving audience charmed by mystery and mischief..
BEAUTY & THE BEAST The Pantomime
Wellington, Christchurch
01/12/2022 - 18/12/2022
"High energy, joyful, faultlessly on point plus non-stop dad jokes and a dog with a bladder condition..
"Funny and fantabulous fairytale spreads the joy..
PINOCCHIO The Pantomime
Wellington
26/11/2022 - 23/12/2022
"New panto dame shines in Pinocchio – a classic fairytale with a contemporary twist..
"Full of fun and rich in resonance, guaranteed to appeal to all age groups..
THE GRIEGOL
Hawea, Wellington
14/04/2021 - 19/11/2022
"Highly polished production strikes the bullseye with horror and humour..
"Touching, delightful and exciting..
SHREK The Musical
Wellington
12/10/2022 - 16/10/2022
"Exceptional and faultless..
WHY ARE MY PARENTS SO BORING?
Wellington
01/10/2022 - 15/10/2022
"Fun and playful with an important message..
CAPTAIN FESTUS MCBOYLE – THE PROSE AND CONS
Wellington
10/09/2022 - 10/09/2022
"Has a whole lot of potential..
PARTY PIGS!
Wellington
11/09/2022 - 11/09/2022
"Masters of audience connection..
Black Grace Life O Le Olaga
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
04/09/2022 - 10/09/2022
"Life – O Le Olaga - reflective and deeply personal..
"Black Grace - Richness, depth and elegance of O le Olaga..
KIWI COURAGE
Wellington
11/07/2022 - 22/07/2022
"Revealing parallels between birds and humans..
DREAM GARDEN
Wellington
09/07/2022 - 10/07/2022
"Lyrical acrobatics and exquisite whimsy..
PLANT A SEED
Upper Hutt
19/04/2022 - 19/04/2022
"Provokes belly-laughs and beaming..
PIRATES vs NINJAS (vs The Evil Vampire Wizards)
Wellington
16/04/2022 - 29/04/2022
"Arrrrr she’s a swashbuckling coffer of booty..
THE SUPER SPECIAL DISABILITY ROADSHOW
Global
10/03/2022 - 27/03/2022
"A show of exciting possibilities..
DESTINATION MARS
Wellington
11/12/2021 - 20/03/2022
"“It’s so exciting that it pumps adrenaline through your veins!”..
THE LITTLE MERMAID The Pantomime
Wellington
19/11/2021 - 23/12/2021
"A rollicking night out for all the family..
"Satire, comedy, drama, near tragedy and delight..
MR FUNGUS
Wellington
05/10/2021 - 16/10/2021
"Funny and charming..
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