Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
THE CREEPS
Edinburgh, Scotland
08/08/2016 - 13/08/2016
"A twisted gem of a show..
Rose Matafeo is FINALLY DEAD
Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland
25/04/2015 - 28/08/2016
"Skilled in self-deprecating and observational humour..
"Fully nailed, sleek and shiny..
More reviews
HIPPOLYTUS VEILED
Auckland
16/08/2016 - 20/08/2016
"Highly stylised melodrama..
"Accessible, contemporary and relevant..
WELL
Wellington
16/08/2016 - 20/08/2016
"Towards a better understanding..
IF THERE’S NOT DANCING AT THE REVOLUTION, I’M NOT COMING…
Auckland, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Nelson, Invercargill
02/09/2015 - 10/05/2018
"A riot – in every sense..
"Uplifting despite harsh message..
More reviews
GISELLE - The Royal NZ Ballet
Wellington, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland
11/08/2016 - 03/09/2016
"Simply superb in every way..
"Giselle: Delicate, defined, and dynamic..
More reviews
GROUNDED
Dunedin
13/08/2016 - 03/09/2016
"Anonymity of warfare..
"Truly absorbing, uplifting, cathartic..
Turquoisation: For the coming storm
Auckland
13/08/2016 - 13/08/2016
"Touched by Turquoisation..
BEARDS! BEARDS! BEARDS!
Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Havelock North, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland
12/03/2015 - 28/08/2016
"Colourful characters, catchy songs, plenty of energy, great fun!..
"Full and delicious with a heart and a message..
More reviews
WAIORA: Te Ū Kai Pō – The Homeland
Christchurch
13/08/2016 - 03/09/2016
"The issues and elements at the core of Waiora remain relevant..
"Moving play tells universal story of family and belonging..
More reviews
DAFFODILS [inspired by true events]
Auckland, Hamilton, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Christchurch, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland
14/03/2014 - 28/08/2016
"Slick, honest and truly beautiful..
"A profound change-inviting play and musical masterpiece..
More reviews
THE WINE PROJECT (2017)
Nelson, Tauranga, Wellington, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin, Auckland, Havelock North, Wairarapa
18/10/2015 - 21/10/2017
"Bouquet charms, teases, taunts and celebrates..
"Expanding our minds and pleasure receptors..
More reviews
MOM (Meet Our Mum)
Wellington
09/08/2016 - 13/08/2016
"Commitment and energy lifts MOM..
"Less than the sum of its parts..
LENNON: Through A Glass Onion
Auckland
10/08/2016 - 14/08/2016
"Glass act pares back the layers of Lennon..
"Come Together..
More reviews
HEALR
Auckland
09/08/2016 - 06/10/2018
"Self-healing resolves in graceful provocation and sensuous unconcern..
"An intriguing exploration of the concept of wellbeing..
More reviews
ONLY BONES 1.0
Edinburgh, Scotland, Wellington, Kerikeri
07/08/2016 - 04/04/2019
"Astonishing physicality — no bones about it..
"Jaw-dropping, eye-opening entertainment..
More reviews
LEILANI
Auckland
04/08/2016 - 13/08/2016
"Finding Ourselves in the Form..
"Giggles a work in progress..
More reviews
ENIGMA
Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North
09/08/2016 - 07/07/2017
"Infectious energy and flirtations..
"Serving the ‘copulāre ergo sum’ niche..
![Wellingon City Council](https://www.theatreview.org.nz/wp-content/themes/JointsWP-5.0/assets/images/wcc.png)
![Auckland City Council](https://www.theatreview.org.nz/wp-content/themes/JointsWP-5.0/assets/images/AC-Corporate-Logo-White.png)