Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
Auckland, Wellington
14/09/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Just how 'Dutchman' should be..
"Engages and challenges as it astounds, thrills and shocks..
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SEASONS
Wellington
11/04/2009 - 12/10/2013
"A wonderland of learning and entertainment..
"Fresh and inspiring delights..
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SGCNZ National Shakespeare Schools Production 2013
Wellington
05/10/2013 - 06/10/2013
"A life-altering experience..
BOMBSHELLS
Whangarei, Auckland, Hastings, Paraparaumu, Wellington, Palmerston North, Christchurch
21/03/2007 - 15/10/2013
"Unforgettable characters, writing and performance..
"Sheer brilliance..
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Demigod Half-Human
Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton
30/09/2013 - 29/03/2014
"A deep sense of hopelessness..
"Bold and impressive first full-length work..
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ECHOLALIA
Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
25/02/2012 - 22/08/2014
"Strong contribution to contemporary clowning and the conversation about autism..
"Fresh and Funny Surprise Package..
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HUNTING AND GATHERING
Wellington
02/10/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Slick portrait of Gen Ys..
"Brisk, energetic, whimsical and enjoyable..
GO SOLO 2013 – GROUP D
Wellington
03/10/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Intriguing, charismatic, fascinating, disturbing..
GO SOLO 2013 – GROUP C
Wellington
02/10/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Touching, eccentric, expressive, hypnotic..
GO SOLO 2013 – GROUP B
Wellington
02/10/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Charming, diverse, captivating, contrasting..
JOSEPH HARPER in THINK: TREE (Omoutautahi)
Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington
03/05/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Witty, literary, metaphysical and thrumming with nervous energy..
"Endearing, quirky, spontaneous, touching..
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GO SOLO 2013 - GROUP A
Wellington
02/10/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Contrast, conflict, confrontation, rock..
BLACK FAGGOT
Wellington, Nelson, Edinburgh, Scotland, Melbourne, Australia, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth
16/02/2013 - 02/09/2015
"Powerful humanising of initially stock characters..
"Honest, raw, energetic, thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking..
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DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
Wellington
01/10/2013 - 05/10/2013
"Offbeat American beauty portrays healing power of love..
"A helluva ride..
HALLOWEENIES!
Wellington
30/09/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Strong structure supports Monster improv..
"Excellent incorporation of ‘ask fors’..
THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES
Wellington
28/09/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Famous story amusingly staged..
"Unbelievably imaginative..
NEANG NEAK’S LEGACY
Wellington
25/09/2013 - 28/09/2013
"The all pervasive legacy of genocide..
"A rare opportunity to see hidden realities brought to light..
I BELIEVE IN MONSTERS
Wellington
01/10/2013 - 12/10/2013
"The monstrous quest to be accepted as yourself..