Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
HANSEL AND GRETEL (RNZB)
Wellington, Palmerston North, Napier, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin
06/11/2019 - 29/10/2023
"Serious themes at the heart...
"Vale Jon T. Thank you...
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TENSE
Nelson
26/10/2023 - 27/10/2023
"A deep and troubling story told with heart and eloquence..
Heartbreak Hotel
Hastings, Wellington
26/10/2023 - 23/06/2024
"Heartbreak captivatingly explored with humanity, humour and songs..
"Nuanced and powerful; hilarious, heartwarming and moving. You won’t leave heartbroken ..
THE BICYCLE & THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER
Palmerston North, Nelson, Wellington
10/09/2020 - 11/11/2023
"The totality is inspiring – not least as a superb example of the ephemeral alchemy of live theatre..
"An entertaining ride across bike-break mountain..
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Double Goer
Nelson, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch
24/10/2023 - 27/04/2024
" Unravelling the power of the feminine..
"Brave and confronting and traumatizing...
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RISE OF THE OLIVE
Nelson
24/10/2023 - 25/10/2023
"A whimsical, fantastical, somewhat non-sensical rollercoaster ride of absurd, surreal, sketch circus comedy..
Marc & Marisha Time Travel Wellington!
Wellington
23/10/2023 - 09/03/2024
"A wonderfully abnormal show that provides a unique experience..
"An engaging and immersive audio tour through time, wrapped in humour..
THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW
Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne
09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024
"Rage, discomfort and healing humour..
"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..
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Robert Lord Diaries
(not a specified venue), Global
23/10/2023 - 31/01/2024
"Informative, evocative and curiously engaging..
Arawhata
Wellington, Hastings
16/06/2023 - 21/10/2023
"Journey to Queer empowerment through performance..
"Many skilled and sensational performers..
CAN I LIVE?
Nelson
22/10/2023 - 22/10/2023
"Poetic, frenetic, rhythmic, compelling and engaging exploration of the privilege of environmental activism..
AILMENTS
Nelson
21/10/2023 - 21/10/2023
"Unfiltered and unphased: a brave performer and musician with a big voice and great comic timing..
Wilson Dixon: PUT THE GUN DOWN JETHRO
Hastings
21/10/2023 - 21/10/2023
"A celebration of absurdity, finding humour in the mundane and unexpected details of life..
We've Got So Much To Talk About
Wellington, Lyttelton, Auckland
13/09/2023 - 10/12/2023
"Stockwell Outstanding in 'We've Got So Much to Talk About'...
"A unifying exploration of the sensation and circumstance to do with being a mother...
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What would the gods
Wellington
14/10/2023 - 14/10/2023
"A delightful exploration of the whims of the gods and how they play so callously with the lives of mortals..
Platinum
Wellington
13/10/2023 - 13/10/2023
"Well-chosen title for this single performance..
"Scintillating, suave, saucy, debonair..
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No Sleep
Wellington
13/10/2023 - 13/10/2023
"Connection created with impressive level of comfort, cheekiness and authenticity..
Untold Stories
Dunedin
15/10/2023 - 15/10/2023
"Audiences leave with much to think and talk about..
NZ vs The World 2023
Wellington
14/10/2023 - 14/10/2023
"A high-energy, silly, fun and super successful end to a high-energy, silly, fun and super successful Festival..
Can I Get an Underground Location and a Mythical Creature?
Wellington
14/10/2023 - 14/10/2023
"Entertaining for avid players and those who know nothing about Dungeons and Dragons..
Divas
Auckland
11/10/2023 - 22/10/2023
"A feel-good reminiscence for women who have driven themselves through the frailty of their humanity to resurrect themselves...