Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
MICHELE A’COURT in STUFF I FORGOT TO TELL MY DAUGHTER
Invercargill, Havelock North, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Bay of Islands, Nelson
27/04/2013 - 06/04/2017
"Self-deprecating, honest, forth-right, confident, grounded and bloody funny..
"Everyone leaves the theatre with a smile..
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BEYOND THE BRIGHT BLACK EDGE OF NOWHERE
Dunedin
04/10/2016 - 07/10/2016
"Suspenseful and creepy, but do we really care?..
"Perfect for conspiracy theorists, and lovers of mystery and urban legends..
CATERPILLARS
Tauranga, Auckland, Havelock North, Wellington, Dunedin
19/02/2015 - 06/10/2016
"Totally bewitching..
"Perfect for the youngsters..
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INSOLENT RIVER: A TANGO
Auckland
04/10/2016 - 06/10/2016
"Abstract and metaphysical, and mundane..
"Alternate casting offers subtle interpretive differences..
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DIRT AND OTHER DELICIOUS INGREDIENTS
Wellington, Tauranga, Havelock North, Hamilton, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Auckland
14/03/2015 - 14/10/2017
"Dynamic, fresh and totally engaging..
"A heady whirlwind of flavour and laughter..
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THIS ONE TIME
Wellington
04/10/2016 - 08/10/2016
"A breath-taking, giddying display of mastery..
NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
Wellington
04/10/2016 - 04/10/2016
"A joy to be a part of..
IMPRODOME
Wellington
04/10/2016 - 08/10/2016
"Joys to behold..
OUT OF THE BOX (2015-16)
Auckland, Nelson, Hawkes Bay, Dunedin
16/10/2015 - 13/10/2016
"Experimental, energetic and humorous..
"Ever-popular and uber-impressive..
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SONGS FOR THE FALLEN
Auckland, Nelson, Havelock North, Dunedin
28/09/2016 - 13/10/2016
"Formidable team keeps up incredible pace..
"Helter-skelter spiral from abandonment..
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LOSING FAITH
Wanaka
27/09/2016 - 01/10/2016
"Post-natal truths..
THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY ABRIDGED
Dunedin, Nelson
30/09/2016 - 23/10/2016
"Impressive and gently educational..
"High seas antics hilarious, serious..
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COMMANDER CLAIRE & THE PIRATES OF PROVENCE
Nelson, Dunedin
30/09/2016 - 24/10/2016
"Jolly fun had by all..
"High seas antics hilarious..
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THE DEVIL'S HALF-ACRE
Dunedin, Wellington
09/03/2016 - 04/10/2016
"Con-artists’ tale magical performance..
"Consistently tense and engaging..
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KRAPP’S LAST TAPE
Dunedin
30/09/2016 - 22/10/2016
"Unsettling and brilliant, a play not to miss..
"A sublime realisation..
SHEBA'S TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE
Auckland
01/10/2016 - 02/10/2016
"A resounding success..
VALERIE
Nelson, Auckland, Wellington, Havelock North
27/09/2016 - 18/10/2018
"Theatre for the wild, bleeding soul..
"Admirable intelligence, craft and inventiveness..
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ORDINARY DAYS
Wellington
29/09/2016 - 08/10/2016
"Delicately moving..