Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Dance of Desire
Christchurch, Auckland
03/04/2010 - 22/04/2010
"All-encompassing globalised mix of old with new..
"Heartily appreciated..
Burlesque As You Like It – Not A Family Show
Dunedin, Auckland
03/03/2009 - 27/03/2010
"Skilful, popular and gently thought-provoking..
"Pretty good bang for your buck..
Elimination Rounds
Wellington, Auckland
30/03/2010 - 10/04/2010
"Bold Binge Culture..
"Political animals..
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The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate
Auckland
28/03/2010 - 17/04/2010
"Comic excellence – aarrr..
JEREMY ELWOOD Thinks Too Much
Auckland, Dunedin, Wellington
18/03/2010 - 15/05/2010
"He gives a damn which makes him worth it..
"Skilled comic artist also impresses as thoughtful humanist philosopher..
Alfonsina
Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland
04/03/2010 - 14/08/2010
"Thread lost when comedy turns to drama..
"Magic combo mesmerising..
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JUSTINE SMITH in Jussi Town (NZ)
Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington
24/03/2010 - 15/05/2010
"A bevy of self-deprecating biographical material..
"Candid, lewd and spunky..
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From Here to There
Invercargill, Hastings, Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
06/02/2010 - 27/03/2010
"Passions, allusions and challenging complexity..
"Exuberant dance would have graced the festival..
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Wallflower and Shafted
Auckland
23/03/2010 - 27/03/2010
"Powerful and weak..
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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I Heart Camping
Auckland, Dunedin, Wellington
24/02/2010 - 21/04/2011
"Camp ground cringe gives laughs aplenty in under-the-canvas show..
"Romantic comedy hard to believe..
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That Face
Auckland
19/03/2010 - 10/04/2010
"Stunningly confrontational..
The Intricate Art of Actually Caring
Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, New Plymouth, Hastings, Hamilton, Wanaka
10/02/2009 - 28/06/2012
"On the road again..
"Deliciously laconic, funny and captivating..
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Dance Troupe Supreme
Auckland
20/03/2010 - 27/03/2010
"Moments of quick-witted humour and a rigorous (vicarious) workout..
Pro-Posing
Auckland
18/03/2010 - 20/03/2010
"Dazzling detail..
The Importance of Being Earnest
Auckland
14/03/2010 - 03/04/2010
"Superb update reminder of Earnest’s importance..
"A horny, drug-fuelled, witty trip..
He Reo Aroha
Palmerston North, Wellington, Otaki, Christchurch, Auckland, Feilding
09/03/2010 - 14/03/2013
"Dexterity, intelligence, warmth, passion, humour, and a fine musicality..
"A magical piece of theatre..
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The Arrival
Wellington, Auckland, Seoul, South Korea
12/03/2009 - 15/07/2012
"The Arrival exceeds expectations..
"Organically articulate, skilful, lyrical, universal and inspirational..
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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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Green Room
Auckland
10/09/2009 - 20/03/2010
"A good amoral, escapist laugh..
"Waiting for stardom..