Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Live Live Cinema: Night of the Living Dead
Auckland
02/11/2023 - 12/11/2023
"‘Night of the Living Dead’ is outstanding, magnificent, disturbing, weird, with top-quality performances & great direction,..
FEATHER MESSAGES: THE ONES WE TAKE FOR GRANTED
Wellington
04/11/2023 - 04/11/2023
"Birds, being trans, being between cultures, language...
ALEXA WILSON VIDEO RETROSPECTIVE: SELECTED 5 VIDEOS OVER 20 YEARS
Wellington
01/11/2023 - 05/11/2023
"Consciousness in a stream, searching for a visa...
AGAINST EMBODIMENT: ANTI-HUMAN GARBAGE IN A FOREST OF NIHIL
Wellington
03/11/2023 - 03/11/2023
"Re-mattered matter threatening to spew..
Spring Awakening (Musical)
Dunedin
01/11/2023 - 11/11/2023
"Safe space to explore sexual awakenings..
FATAL FAME
Wellington
31/10/2023 - 04/11/2023
"Quick wit and strong comedic talent - impressive physicality..
Ballet Noir
Auckland
27/10/2023 - 29/10/2023
"Dramatic modern love story within sharp stylized choreography..
THE HAKA PARTY INCIDENT
Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Christchurch
30/03/2021 - 11/11/2023
"The Haka Party Incident – bold, ferocious, essential viewing..
"Me hoki whakamuri kia anga whakamua: Look to the past to move boldly to the future...
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He's A Rebel
Tauranga
28/10/2023 - 28/10/2023
"The voices, the harmonies, the moves, the band, the crowd …..
UPU
Wellington, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Hastings
16/06/2021 - 28/10/2023
"A spectacular showcase for Oceanic talents, voices and perspectives..
"A powerful, emotional, humorous, joyful, beautiful and potent celebration..
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Moon
Tauranga
28/10/2023 - 29/10/2023
"Two dads creating a show that their kids and their kids pals might like..
Skin Hunger - Solo
Hastings, Auckland, New Plymouth
27/10/2023 - 15/06/2024
"A cathartic experience of self-expression, self-exploration and self-forgiveness..
"‘Skin Hunger-Solo’, seen through a new lens, should be on your ‘must-see’ list. It's great work!..
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Ko Au: Malosi
Hastings
27/10/2023 - 28/10/2023
"Delicate siva Samoa fuse with elements of hip hop pops and locks..
HANSEL AND GRETEL (RNZB)
Wellington, Palmerston North, Napier, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin
06/11/2019 - 29/10/2023
"Serious themes at the heart...
"Vale Jon T. Thank you...
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TENSE
Nelson
26/10/2023 - 27/10/2023
"A deep and troubling story told with heart and eloquence..
Heartbreak Hotel
Hastings, Wellington
26/10/2023 - 23/06/2024
"Heartbreak captivatingly explored with humanity, humour and songs..
"Nuanced and powerful; hilarious, heartwarming and moving. You won’t leave heartbroken ..
THE BICYCLE & THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER
Palmerston North, Nelson, Wellington
10/09/2020 - 11/11/2023
"The totality is inspiring – not least as a superb example of the ephemeral alchemy of live theatre..
"An entertaining ride across bike-break mountain..
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Double Goer
Nelson, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch
24/10/2023 - 27/04/2024
" Unravelling the power of the feminine..
"Brave and confronting and traumatizing...
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RISE OF THE OLIVE
Nelson
24/10/2023 - 25/10/2023
"A whimsical, fantastical, somewhat non-sensical rollercoaster ride of absurd, surreal, sketch circus comedy..
Marc & Marisha Time Travel Wellington!
Wellington
23/10/2023 - 09/03/2024
"A wonderfully abnormal show that provides a unique experience..
"An engaging and immersive audio tour through time, wrapped in humour..
THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW
Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne
09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024
"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..
"Outstanding stage spectacle stimulates thought and debate about how we look at the past to define our future..
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Robert Lord Diaries
(not a specified venue), Global
23/10/2023 - 31/01/2024
"Informative, evocative and curiously engaging..