Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
P.G. Wodehouse’s JEEVES AND WOOSTER in Perfect Nonsense
Wellington
08/09/2016 - 10/09/2016
"Immaculately staged Wodehouse..
"More delighted by set and costumes than performances and story..
SHORT+SWEET THEATRE 2016 – Season 1
Auckland
06/09/2016 - 10/09/2016
"A mixed bag of all-sorts..
UNDER THE SAME MOON
Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth
10/02/2015 - 15/09/2016
"Falls short of its promise..
"A keen observation of human nature and family..
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TINY DEATHS
Dunedin
07/09/2016 - 09/09/2016
"Passionate production impeccably cast..
THOMUS
Auckland
06/09/2016 - 10/09/2016
"A bold and successful form that makes us truly listen..
"Shakespearean Aspirations..
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HOLD ME
Wellington
06/09/2016 - 10/09/2016
"A surreal and fascinating look at relationships..
"Enigmatic and intriguing..
SHORT + SWEET DANCE 2016 GALA FINAL
Auckland
04/09/2016 - 04/09/2016
"A varied mix of works for Gala final..
FLEABAG
Palmerston North
02/09/2016 - 01/10/2016
"One-actor play a no holds-barred look at modern womanhood..
"Bitingly clever..
ANCHOR POINT
Christchurch
03/09/2016 - 04/09/2016
"Richly suggestive and full of possibilities..
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..
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Whitireia Commercial Dance Showcase 2016
Wellington
02/09/2016 - 04/09/2016
"From dramatic cabaret to vaudeville style comedy..
Short + Sweet Dance 2016 - Season 2
Auckland
02/09/2016 - 03/09/2016
"Short + Sweet dance: A short time is a good time..
TITUS ANDRONICUS
Hamilton
26/08/2016 - 03/09/2016
"Polished, cohesive, bloody and satisfying..
SHAM
Auckland
31/05/2016 - 04/09/2016
"Masterful characterisations the lynchpin..
"Plenty to warm the belly in tasty feud..
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THE NEXT BEST THING
Wellington
01/09/2016 - 10/09/2016
"Touching honesty..
SHAOLIN WARRIORS
Wellington, Auckland
31/08/2016 - 11/09/2016
"Beauty, elegance, storytelling, humour, amazing kung fu artistry..
TEECHERS
Christchurch
01/09/2016 - 10/09/2016
"An accessible high energy play..
GURU OF CHAI
Auckland & Wellington, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, NYC, USA, Christchurch, Raumati
11/02/2010 - 11/08/2024
"Guru of Chai is ‘pure theatre magic’..
"Resonant themes of love, loss and redemption leave a lasting impact..
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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..
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