Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
DON JUAN
Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Auckland
25/04/2015 - 12/11/2016
"Juan Direction..
"Feel the love - young dogs give it heaps..
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GUY WILLIAMS - YOU CAN SENSE THE DESPERATION
Auckland, Wellington
18/04/2015 - 16/05/2015
"Plenty of laughs and thought-provoking social commentary..
"Shines best as an observational comedian..
NEXT BIG THINGS hosted by Ben Hurley (2015)
Auckland, Wellington
25/04/2015 - 28/04/2015
"Well executed and witty potty humour..
"A richly variegated array of teasers..
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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Rose Matafeo is FINALLY DEAD
Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland
25/04/2015 - 28/08/2016
"Skilled in self-deprecating and observational humour..
"Fully nailed, sleek and shiny..
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CRAIG CAMPBELL'S THRILLING MIC HUNT
Auckland, Wellington
25/04/2015 - 16/05/2015
"Ability to shock, engage (or disengage) and crack up an audience..
"Politely confrontational exchanges and frenzied rants..
PENNY ASHTON - HOT PINK BITS
Auckland
25/04/2015 - 02/05/2015
"A sizzling giggle stick to wrap you laughing gear around..
ANZAC EVE
Wanaka
24/04/2015 - 25/04/2015
"New Anzac play first class..
"Entertaining and challenging..
KOLOPA SIMEI-BARTON & DENYCE SU'A - GET IT GIRL
Auckland
25/04/2015 - 02/05/2015
"Home-grown female talents bring it..
OLD MOUT CIDER COMEDY GALA 2015
Auckland
24/04/2015 - 24/04/2015
"Spoilt for choice..
LIKE THERE’S NO TOMORROW
Wanaka
20/04/2015 - 25/04/2015
"Daring, innovative, and full of passion..
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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THE DEMOLITION OF THE CENTURY
Kerikeri, , Wellington, New Plymouth
31/01/2015 - 16/08/2015
"Flamboyant, laconic, witty, wry, dark, bleak, rich..
"Cabaret-style enhances the reading..
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COALTOWN BLUES
Wellington, Palmerston North
28/05/2013 - 26/04/2015
"Creates a whole and engrossing world..
"Entertainingly insightful and timely revival..
EMBODY2
Wellington
23/04/2015 - 25/04/2015
"Provokes wider speculation..
CENTRAL
Wanaka, Queenstown
21/04/2015 - 24/04/2015
"Spot on insights..
THE PIANIST
Nelson, Tauranga, Wellington, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Kerikeri
21/10/2013 - 23/04/2015
"Exceptionally skilled performance with an extra helping of panache..
"Bravura Recital..
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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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THE KISS INSIDE
Auckland, Wanaka, Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington
16/04/2015 - 05/03/2016
"Transcendant, meditative..
"Simmering vignettes of the search for ecstasy..
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CAFÉ
Nelson, Tauranga, Wanaka
21/04/2015 - 31/10/2015
"Reflects our passion for coffee, cafes and perfection..
"A decaf feel over all..
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THE BALLAD OF BACKBONE JOE
Wairarapa, Wanaka, Nelson, Tauranga
21/04/2015 - 21/10/2017
"She's a bit ropey, mate, but it does the trick..
"Multi-tasking to the extreme..
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