Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Wellington
01/09/2015 - 05/09/2015
"Presented with a passionate intensity..
"Brave, ambitious, artful..
TRAPPED
Christchurch
03/09/2015 - 06/09/2015
"An interesting patchwork of human behaviour..
A Midsummer Night's Dream (RNZB)
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Napier, Global
20/08/2015 - 12/04/2020
"The course of true love never did run smooth..
"A feel-good ballet to enjoy at home..
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SISTER ANZAC
Auckland, Hamilton
23/07/2014 - 28/08/2016
"Silence a testament to the power of the play..
"Unmistakeable commitment..
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CAMILLE O'SULLIVAN
Auckland
03/09/2015 - 06/09/2015
"‘There’s a crack in everything; that’s where the light gets in’..
IF THERE’S NOT DANCING AT THE REVOLUTION, I’M NOT COMING…
Auckland, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Nelson, Invercargill
02/09/2015 - 10/05/2018
"A riot – in every sense..
"Uplifting despite harsh message..
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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Dunedin
02/09/2015 - 05/09/2015
"Strong performances subverted by lighting..
WINGS
Palmerston North, Global
02/09/2015 - 31/05/2020
"Hooked by sharp script and performances..
"Superb as sisters..
EDINBURGH FRINGE 2015 - WRAP #2
Edinburgh, Scotland
01/08/2015 - 31/08/2015
"Visceral and powerful | Important truths | Terrifying then affirming | Admirable and charming | The best I've ever seen..
LADY SINGS THE BLUES
Auckland
02/09/2015 - 02/09/2015
"A class act..
SHORT + SWEET DANCE 2015 - Show 1
Auckland
01/09/2015 - 02/09/2015
"No stand outs but plenty of entertainment..
THE WHITE GUITAR
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Rotorua, Napier, Tauranga, Nelson
01/09/2015 - 21/10/2016
"The truth of the Luafutu family also sets us free..
"Incredible story earns respectful ovation..
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BLACK FAGGOT
Wellington, Nelson, Edinburgh, Scotland, Melbourne, Australia, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth
16/02/2013 - 02/09/2015
"Powerful humanising of initially stock characters..
"Honest, raw, energetic, thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking..
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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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MAMIL: Middle Aged Man In Lycra
Auckland, Napier, Dunedin, Havelock North, Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North
25/07/2014 - 14/12/2019
"A very funny play about change..
"Holds up a mirror to honest self-appraisal..
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THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth
09/03/2013 - 06/09/2015
"Uplifting, edifying, impressive..
"Gentle and meandering..
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FARLEY’S ARCADE: The Wildest Place in Town
Dunedin
28/08/2015 - 06/09/2015
"A truly remarkable achievement..
"Great amusement in this arcade..
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RANGITAHUA... The Stopping Off Place
Wellington, Whangarei
27/08/2015 - 19/04/2016
"An effortless absorbing of history through artistic symbiosis..
"Fascinating and quite disturbing..
THAT BLOODY WOMAN
Christchurch, Auckland, Taranaki, Wellington, Dunedin
28/08/2015 - 08/10/2017
"Slick, polished show is a great night out..
"Must-see musical..
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