Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Frangipani Perfume
Palmerston North
24/06/2023 - 13/07/2023
"A cleverly crafted, multi-layered play with breathtaking and exhilarating performances..
Saved
Dunedin
22/06/2023 - 02/07/2023
"Violence essential to impact..
"A play that still has the power to shock..
Prima Facie - Auckland
Auckland
21/06/2023 - 02/07/2023
"Kupe’s outstanding performance dissects painfully topical and relevant issues...
The Emperor's New Clothes 2023
Wellington
21/06/2023 - 01/07/2023
"Dense and complex work and easy to get lost along the way..
Destiny’s Cousin: The Reunion Spectacular
Wellington
20/06/2023 - 24/06/2023
"A big show on a tiny stage that the estimable cast can be well proud of..
THE HAKA PARTY INCIDENT
Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Christchurch
30/03/2021 - 11/11/2023
"The Haka Party Incident – bold, ferocious, essential viewing..
"Me hoki whakamuri kia anga whakamua: Look to the past to move boldly to the future...
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Arawhata
Wellington, Hastings
16/06/2023 - 21/10/2023
"Journey to Queer empowerment through performance..
"Many skilled and sensational performers..
COSÌ FAN TUTTE
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
31/05/2023 - 02/07/2023
"Directorial insight and superbly balanced singing delivered with confidence and relish..
"Sparkling, sophisticated artifice..
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MÎNOWIN
Wellington
14/06/2023 - 17/06/2023
"Celebration and sharing of their Indigenous artistry...
Next to Normal
Christchurch
17/06/2023 - 22/07/2023
"A thoughtful yet forceful creation, artfully balanced to translate the unspeakable into theatrical triumph..
DIRTY WORK - An Ode to Joy
Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth
16/06/2023 - 25/05/2024
"Joy is at the heart of this feel-good comedy and important social critique..
"Sisyphus myth hits home hard yet something doesn’t quite land..
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Flames: A Hip-Hop Musical
Wellington, Global
13/06/2023 - 09/09/2023
"Unique, refreshing and innovative hip-hop musical humor we all need in our lives..
"Good laughs, great vibes and fun entertainment..
KING LEAR - ATC
Auckland
13/06/2023 - 09/07/2023
"Michael Hurst at the height of his power in thundering production ..
"The tragedy emerges from a comedy-horror facade that becomes an engrossing psychological and cathartic journey..
THE WORLD'S FIRST LOVERS
Dunedin, Wellington
07/12/2022 - 17/06/2023
"An otherworldly experience: my body gets it, my brain does not..
"Multi-layered and generous storytelling..
A Darling Debut
Wellington
15/06/2023 - 15/06/2023
"Charming, sensuous and cheeky Jak supported by strong performers, brilliant writing, brilliant performing and music ..
O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi Ma Le Pala'ai | The Liar, the Thief and the Coward
Wellington, Auckland
14/06/2023 - 23/03/2024
"Complex, rich, funny, and (at times) disturbing, 'O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi, Ma Le Pala’ai ~ The Liar, The Thief,…..
"A rollercoaster from being shocked, to hysterically laughing to fighting back tears..
Slowing The Sun
Wellington
14/06/2023 - 17/06/2023
"Demonstrates two perspectives of the concept of kotahitanga and how this momo mātāpono is perceived and practiced..
3 Steps Back
Wellington
23/02/2023 - 17/06/2023
"A deep, beautiful and poetically passionate insight into disability..
"Poetic, powerful, visceral, raw, gutsy and unmissable..
Hikule'o
Wellington
13/06/2023 - 14/06/2023
"Stories and movement of Pasifika people not seen often enough..
The Tempestuous
Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North
13/06/2023 - 21/04/2024
"Phenomenal energy, vivacity, versatility, inventiveness and humour..
"Wonderful word wrangling and expert audience interaction..
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Shifting Centre
Wellington
08/06/2023 - 10/06/2023
"Breath binds the cast together..
"Offers many seeds for aspiring Pasifika creatives..
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