Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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Wellington
29/07/2023 - 26/08/2023
"Delivers high spirited political romp..
"Piling in boots and all – is that all we have left?..
Prima Facie
Wellington, Hamilton, Palmerston North
24/06/2023 - 26/05/2024
"Cracking courtroom tour-de-force mentally and emotionally spellbinding..
"A stunning and challenging night of theatre..
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O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi Ma Le Pala'ai | The Liar, the Thief and the Coward
Wellington, Auckland
14/06/2023 - 23/03/2024
"Complex, rich, funny, and (at times) disturbing, 'O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi, Ma Le Pala’ai ~ The Liar, The Thief,…..
"A rollercoaster from being shocked, to hysterically laughing to fighting back tears..
SKYDUCK: A CHINESE SPY COMEDY
Auckland, Wellington
14/03/2023 - 27/05/2023
"A consummate comedian with an unashamedly unique performance brings pure joy..
"A fun chance to watch a talented performer challenge himself to hit every mark at top speed..
The Tantrum
Wellington
02/05/2023 - 05/05/2023
"The little people in the audience were enthralled..
Cringeworthy - Swinging in the 60s!
Wellington, Palmerston North
01/04/2023 - 17/03/2024
"Bingo for boomers: A sashay through the 60s at a thousand miles an hour..
"Smooth, confident, quality pop – enthralling and memorable..
THE KING OF TAKING
Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington
14/10/2022 - 25/03/2023
"Entertaining excellence that pricks the pretensions of those in power..
"Masterful miming and a theatre full of laughter..
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In Bed with Schoenberg
Wellington
25/02/2023 - 17/03/2023
"Darker notes of a contradictory life..
"Universal themes of being misunderstood, underappreciated and displaced resonate amid the comedy..
BIG J : A New Legacy
Wellington
18/01/2023 - 28/01/2023
"A heartfelt vision of the humanity we all might share..
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..
OWLS DO CRY
Wellington, Hamilton
26/10/2022 - 13/11/2022
"Bold and clever show draws on Frame novel..
"A dynamic display of theatrical craft that amounts to less than the sum of its parts..
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THE WASP
Wellington
01/10/2022 - 29/10/2022
"Truly unmissable – yet unpredictable..
SKIN TIGHT
Wellington
27/08/2022 - 24/09/2022
"Muscular piece of poetry a real attention grabber..
"Enthralling to witness, enriching to ponder..
WEDNESDAY TO COME
Wellington
30/07/2022 - 20/08/2022
"Stellar performances in Kiwi classic..
"A revelation to those who have never seen it and a next-level experience for those who have..
NGĀ RORIRORI
Wellington
18/06/2022 - 25/06/2022
"More about the how than the what or why..
"A sleek and creative romp through a mad chase to be heard and understood..
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