Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Second Test
Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland, Hamilton
15/02/2010 - 30/06/2012
"Unexpectedly funny rendition of a moving story..
"Production passes poignancy test in recapturing the past..
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TAUTAI
Auckland, Lower Hutt
13/04/2010 - 02/05/2013
"Packs a socio-political wallop simply by telling the truth..
"Inspired Pacific-New Zealand theatre at its best..
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Toys
Auckland
02/12/2010 - 18/12/2010
"Wild and witty world of toys well beyond kids..
"Like a lolly lucky dip..
Mr Boon Saves Christmas
Auckland
04/12/2010 - 24/12/2010
"Silly fun for kids; dry humour for adults..
The Idea of America
Auckland, Waiheke Island, Wellington
23/03/2010 - 19/03/2011
"American dream on-stage..
"Messed up family’s powerful portrayal painful to watch..
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The Rocky Horror Show
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
09/11/2010 - 12/12/2010
"O’Brien tells Rocky’s tale his way..
"O’Brien’s gift exhilarates..
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The Height of the Eiffel Tower
Auckland, NYC, USA, Wellington
10/03/2009 - 27/11/2010
"A pleasure to watch..
"Talented actress in lightweight play..
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Gagarin Way
Auckland
01/12/2010 - 11/12/2010
"Scottish wit with a political edge..
"Porletuks, phulorsorphy ’n’ murrddurr..
A Life Between Us - Celebrating 21 Years of UNITEC Dance
Auckland
18/11/2010 - 21/11/2010
"Absolute fulfilment of the movement..
"Re-View Re-flect Re-Member..
Hush
Auckland, Dunedin
12/03/2009 - 27/11/2010
"Compelling look at forces behind family violence..
"Stories of abuse safely told..
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Weapons of Self Destruction
Auckland, Christchurch
19/11/2010 - 20/11/2010
"Rude and crude, yes … but utterly brilliant too..
"A stand-up great..
Mates & Lovers
Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Hamilton
17/11/2010 - 30/06/2012
"Universal resonance..
"Entertaining, informative and moving..
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Pirates vs Ninjas
Auckland
17/11/2010 - 20/11/2010
"A momentous chapter in an epic spanning generations..
The Nutcracker
Wellington, Napier, Christchurch, Auckland, Invercargill, Palmerston North
29/10/2010 - 09/12/2010
"Slick theatrical magic!..
"The Nutcracker - great to watch..
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