Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
MY OWN DARLING
Auckland, Global
16/10/2015 - 31/05/2020
"Extracts humour from adversity with the power of poetry..
"Poetic lens gives fresh perspective on Auckland City’s secret lives..
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THE BOOKBINDER
Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wanaka, Tauranga, Wairarapa, Christchurch, Invercargill, Edinburgh, Scotland, Gisborne
19/02/2014 - 10/10/2019
"Intrinsic magic mesmerises..
"Makes you see the world with fresh eyes..
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LEO: The Anti-Gravity Show
Wellington, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Wairarapa, Nelson, Tauranga
13/03/2012 - 20/01/2019
"SEE IT!..
"A show of supreme intelligence..
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30FORWARD- Footnote New Zealand Dance
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga, Wairarapa
28/07/2015 - 30/10/2015
"Searching, experimenting and yearning choreography..
"Memorable and spirited celebration of 30 years of Footnote..
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LEGENDARY DIVAS
Christchurch, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Invercargill, Wellington, Wanaka, Nelson
01/03/2015 - 16/02/2019
"Fills our heads and hearts with music..
"For old school song lovers everywhere..
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TERROR PLANET
Auckland, Christchurch
21/05/2013 - 17/10/2015
"A whole new level of terror..
"Infectious pleasure..
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DANCE BITES
Wairarapa
16/10/2015 - 16/10/2015
"Bite sized dance chunks leave us hungry for more..
OUT OF THE BOX (2015-16)
Auckland, Nelson, Hawkes Bay, Dunedin
16/10/2015 - 13/10/2016
"Experimental, energetic and humorous..
"Ever-popular and uber-impressive..
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TANGO FLING WITH SWING
Auckland
15/10/2015 - 15/10/2015
"Tango and Swing come together..
OneOne
Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland
03/10/2014 - 15/10/2015
"The Heart of it is Light..
"Dance Notation of the Universe..
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HENRY V
Palmerston North
15/10/2015 - 18/10/2015
"Juxtaposing the heroic and horrific..
ADVENTURES IN PIANOLAND
Wellington
15/10/2015 - 17/10/2015
"A wonderfully intimate, authentic experience..
DAFFODILS [inspired by true events]
Auckland, Hamilton, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Christchurch, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland
14/03/2014 - 28/08/2016
"Slick, honest and truly beautiful..
"A profound change-inviting play and musical masterpiece..
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SOCIAL CLIMBERS
Auckland
15/10/2015 - 25/10/2015
"Laughs and warm fuzzies..
THE MOONCAKE AND THE KŪMARA
Oamaru, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson, Auckland
08/10/2015 - 08/07/2017
"Pertinent then and now..
"Fluid, powerful and thought provoking..
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PRIME Choreographic Showcase (2015)
Auckland
14/10/2015 - 14/10/2015
"Containment a shared theme..
THE THINGS WE DO
Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, Palmerston North, Waiheke Island
24/02/2015 - 01/11/2015
"Capable and promising..
"Fluid segues from common to surreal..
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SQUARING THE WHEEL
Nelson, Wairarapa, Wellington, Tauranga
09/03/2015 - 24/10/2015
"Kids spellbound..
"Quirky, magical show amuses and delights..
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BUBBLELANDS
Wellington, Auckland
25/08/2015 - 17/10/2015
"Adrift on the outside looking in..
"Theatrical titbit yet to satisfy..
TRIUMPHS AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES
Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Nelson, Christchurch
22/04/2015 - 18/10/2016
"Wonder, comedy, yearning, surprising..
"Powerfully unique in its presentation and performance..
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PREFACE — HOMAGE TO A RISK
Auckland
13/10/2015 - 14/10/2015
"Uncompromising exploration of body and space..
THE FIRST 7500 DAYS OF MY LIFE
Auckland
10/10/2015 - 24/10/2015
"A quite exceptional experience..