Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Corbett F.A.Q. 2009
Auckland
02/05/2009 - 09/05/2009
"Expect to laugh and cringe a little..
Ed Byrne: DIFFERENT CLASS
Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, New Plymouth
02/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"The laughs keep coming..
"Good story telling..
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She Stoops to Conquer
Auckland
02/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Theatricality to the fore..
"Passions of youth swing to late ’50s styles and sounds..
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Steve Wrigley in Of Mates And Mischief
Auckland, Wellington
02/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"A great act to treasure..
"You’ll fizz your face off..
Wayne Brady: MAKING S%!T UP (US)
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
02/05/2009 - 05/05/2009
"Talented comic not at his best when serious..
"Sharing his talents; promoting his album..
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The Kransky Sisters
Auckland, Dunedin
02/05/2009 - 10/10/2010
"Brilliant comediennes also excellent musicians..
"Creepy trio..
The Rise And Fall Of The Constructacons
Auckland
02/05/2009 - 09/05/2009
"Edge-skating experimentation..
Diane Spencer: Tam Pompom
Auckland, Wellington
02/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Shock value and cringe laughter in challenging comedy..
"Bold and subtle..
James Nokise – The Adventures of Jimi Samoa
Auckland, Wellington
02/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"From Killer Beez to ‘Bananarama’, bigots feel Jimi’s sting..
"Elixir for life comedy..
Benjamin Crellin’s: APOCALYPSE SOON!
Auckland, Wellington
02/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"Clever, funny and thought-provoking..
"Self-effacing, confident and shameless..
Jarred Fell in: Mayhem of Magic
Auckland
02/05/2009 - 09/05/2009
"Grossly side-splitting..
Cadbury Crunchie Comedy Gala
Auckland
01/05/2009 - 01/05/2009
"Women get the last laugh in comedy gala's opening lines..
"The launch of another fantastic three weeks of laughs..
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Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience
Auckland
02/05/2009 - 10/05/2009
"Relentlessly outrageous antics..
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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The Libertine
Auckland
29/04/2009 - 09/05/2009
"Succumbing to temptation..
Ship Songs
Hamilton, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Arrowtown, Paraparaumu, Wanaka
06/08/2008 - 07/04/2012
"Ship Songs Sparkles..
"Poignant, rollicking, tragic, lyrical, cheering and stirring..
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CARNIVAL HOUND
Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson
23/04/2009 - 13/10/2013
"Distorted realities..
"Loss, struggle and conflict lightened by wit and humour..
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Push
Auckland, Wellington
21/04/2009 - 26/04/2009
"Hypnotic, beautiful performance transforms stage..
"Shared heart, passion, grace, generosity …..
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Lantern
Wellington, Auckland
21/04/2009 - 13/06/2009
"Lantern sheds light on Chinese-Kiwi cultural experiences..
"Depth and warmth..
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