Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
SISTER ANZAC
Auckland, Hamilton
23/07/2014 - 28/08/2016
"Silence a testament to the power of the play..
"Unmistakeable commitment..
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MATING IN CAPTIVITY
Auckland, Wellington
16/08/2016 - 18/08/2018
"Loudly appreciated on opening night..
"Page to Stage..
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HIPPOLYTUS VEILED
Auckland
16/08/2016 - 20/08/2016
"Highly stylised melodrama..
"Accessible, contemporary and relevant..
RICHARD II
Wellington
18/08/2016 - 27/08/2016
"A Shakespeare for Brexit times..
"Fresh, fruity and pertinent..
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THE PLAYS OF BRUCE MASON a survey
New Zealand wide
18/08/2016 - 31/12/2016
"Takes every opportunity to take the plays back to ‘Bruce the man’..
"Skimming the works of a master..
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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..
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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..
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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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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..
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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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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..
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