Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Morgan and Justin Get Ambitious
Palmerston North
09/02/2024 - 09/02/2024
"Gettin’ ambitty wit’ it – a meander through millennial angst ..
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Dunedin
09/02/2024 - 18/02/2024
"Summer Shakespeare is a gift to Dunedin ..
Artist Descending a Staircase
Dunedin
08/02/2024 - 17/02/2024
"Sugar Art is Just the Beginning… a smart, funny jigsaw of a play..
LEGACY 7
Auckland
07/02/2024 - 10/02/2024
"An evening of happy/sad/moving/funny shows that is, without doubt, the best 'Legacy' yet...
This Room is an Island
Auckland
02/02/2024 - 04/02/2024
"Unequivocal determined vision..
"Part immersive performance, part remembrance, 'This Room is an Island' invites us to witness and to become vulnerable...
Lads on the Island
Wellington
03/02/2024 - 02/03/2024
"Friendships and relationships explored .....
"An exceptional production of a literally extra-ordinary play..
H.R. The Musical
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
01/02/2024 - 22/05/2024
"Every song and scene is immaculately written, rehearsed and delivered..
"Riotous send-up of corporate culture...
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The Most Haunted Comedian in New Zealand
Palmerston North
02/02/2024 - 02/02/2024
"Many stories, and weird and wonderful associations of things, people and places ..
Pring it on!
Auckland
31/01/2024 - 03/02/2024
"Beautiful singing, stunning choreography, amazing acting and moments that make us tear up, laugh a lot and feel happy afterwards..
Kia Ora Khalid
Wellington
31/01/2024 - 03/02/2024
"The audience takes every hit in the heart during this incredible opera..
blip
Wellington
31/01/2024 - 04/10/2024
"Pure honesty, total freedom: immersive joyous theatre..
"Engaging, well designed, skilfully presented, challenging-but-not-off-putting..
We, The Outsiders
Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland, Whangarei
31/01/2024 - 29/09/2024
"A Gathering of Migrant Stories..
"Intensely personal stories performed with commitment and energy..
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40 NEW ZEALAND SCENES FOR YOUTH
Global
01/01/2024 - 31/12/2024
"An essential resource for young practitioners and anyone working with the youth demographic..
ON GOD
Wellington
24/01/2024 - 27/01/2024
"Cultural clash of deities makes you laugh, cry, think, and makes you so proud to be from the Pacific Islands..
The Supper Club
Wellington, Christchurch
20/01/2024 - 17/08/2024
"Intimate and sexy cabaret show will leave you grinning from ear to ear...
"Prepare to be wooed and charmed..
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At The Altar
Wellington
24/01/2024 - 27/01/2024
"Outstanding onstage horror a well co-ordinated creative success..
Guru Dudu's Silent Disco Walking Tours
Christchurch
19/01/2024 - 28/01/2024
"Life-affirming Silent Disco Tour spreads joy and good vibrations...
Jarred Fell - BELIEF
Christchurch
19/01/2024 - 19/01/2024
"Unique and dynamic Kiwi crowd pleaser keeps audience guessing...
Sing It!
Christchurch
21/01/2024 - 28/01/2024
"Sing It! joyously and enthusiastically embraces the spirit of a singalong...
The Odyssey
Christchurch
11/01/2024 - 28/01/2024
"Physical humour and theatrical creativity ensure that this Odyssey is an epic success...