Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Snake and Lizard
Auckland
26/09/2009 - 14/07/2010
"Mostly entertaining and thought-provoking..
"Quirky reptilian odd-couple amuse with irony and puppets..
Mamma Mia!
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
10/09/2009 - 01/11/2009
"Chunky, wrinkly and real meet upbeat, bright and very watchable..
"Super Troopers to the end in comedy tribute to Abba..
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Ruben Guthrie
Auckland
18/09/2009 - 17/10/2009
"Smart, entertaining production generates committed performances..
"The pitfalls of a disaffected creative exec..
Eugene Onegin
Wellington, Auckland
17/09/2009 - 17/10/2009
"Delivers on promise of excellence..
"Grasps the heart of a timeless tale..
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Steel Ballerina
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
15/09/2009 - 11/10/2009
"Moving in parts..
"Play a poignant little pearl..
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Killer Joe
Auckland
11/09/2009 - 03/10/2009
"Cheap-thrills show runs along at well-paced clip, y’all..
"But what does it mean?..
Girl With No Words: Listening to the language of cutting
Wellington, Wanaka, Auckland, Clyde, Central Otago, Queenstown
09/09/2009 - 07/05/2010
"A moving, meaningful and valuable experience..
"A brave piece of theatre..
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Green Room
Auckland
10/09/2009 - 20/03/2010
"A good amoral, escapist laugh..
"Waiting for stardom..
Busting Out!
Auckland, Whanganui, New Plymouth, Wellington, Hastings, Hamilton
09/09/2009 - 20/02/2010
"Classic comedy technique shines through..
"Unrestricted Aussie comics keep audience’s amusement well in hand..
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You Better Run Boy!
Auckland
08/09/2009 - 12/09/2009
"Engaging, entertaining and potentially transformative..
The Secret Life of a Belly Dancer
Auckland
04/09/2009 - 13/09/2009
"Feel good potential..
Whero’s New Net
Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington
13/09/2008 - 11/09/2009
"Net gain..
"Compelling net casting..
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The Pohutukawa Tree
Auckland
03/09/2009 - 26/09/2009
"Deep roots..
"Rewarding production of deeply perceptive play..
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Creditors
Auckland
02/09/2009 - 23/09/2009
"Superb cast rise to taxing work..
"Timeless sexual politics..