Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Adventures of Tahi and Kōwhai
Wellington
04/07/2023 - 21/07/2023
"Masterful and magical spin-off captivates our tamariki throughout..
The Emperor's New Clothes 2023
Wellington
21/06/2023 - 01/07/2023
"Dense and complex work and easy to get lost along the way..
Flames: A Hip-Hop Musical
Wellington, Global
13/06/2023 - 09/09/2023
"Unique, refreshing and innovative hip-hop musical humor we all need in our lives..
"Good laughs, great vibes and fun entertainment..
MOKOMOKO
Wellington, Global, New Plymouth
10/05/2022 - 07/10/2023
"Beautifully disturbing, a wero laid down, a journey of self discovery..
"Perhaps it needs a rejuggle to make sense of the struggle..
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THE COVEN ON GREY STREET
Wellington
29/04/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Seasoned cast of veteran actors superb..
"A rich theatrical treat on many levels..
Land of the Long Long Drive
Wellington
08/04/2023 - 22/04/2023
"Crystal clear why it took out Playmarket’s Plays for the Young competition in 2022: consistently fantastic..
STORIES ABOUT MY BODY
Whangarei, Wellington, Hamilton
14/10/2022 - 02/03/2024
"A courageous act of generosity and care that makes the human divine..
"Offers astonishing revelations into human experiences that are fundamental to our very existence: unique yet universal..
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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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TITLE AND DEED
Wellington, Dunedin
14/09/2022 - 24/03/2023
"Exquisitely crafted fragments..
"Steven Ray captivating in TAHI Festival play..
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BACK TO SQUARE ONE?
Wellington, Whangarei, Dunedin
20/10/2021 - 19/10/2022
"A reminder of the eternal value and range of theatre..
"A WEAVING TOGETHER..
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WONDERKIND
Wellington
09/07/2022 - 05/05/2023
"Epic creative explorations – so much experienced in so little time!..
"Humour, surprises, artistic creativity and the joy of playful friendship..
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Presenting… THE TIWHAS!
Wellington
04/06/2022 - 11/06/2022
"‘Simply the Best’ and for ‘Absolutely Everybody’..
HIS/HERSTORY An Outstanding Double Bill
Wellington
22/04/2022 - 14/05/2022
"Theatre double bill captures the human narrative of war..
"Engaging, inventive, enriching..
SUNDAYS AT IRA'S
Wellington
02/04/2022 - 16/04/2022
"Let Yourself Go..
"A nostalgic and heartfelt back journey to Broadway's heyday..
WHERE OUR SHADOWS MEET
Wellington
15/02/2022 - 19/02/2022
"Exquisitely engaging, insightful and heartfelt..
HOLE
Wellington
20/11/2021 - 18/12/2021
"Humanises stories of scientists and activists in Antarctica..
"Bound to engage your head and heart in positive ways..
LIVE THROUGH THIS
Wellington
23/10/2021 - 13/11/2021
"Two shows make for brilliant theatre..
"Entertaining opportunities to engage with our own pasts, presents and futures..