Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
PASEFIKA
Wellington
22/02/2014 - 29/03/2014
"Baudelaire discovers Polynesian identity..
"A highly stimulating imaging..
MISS BRONTË
Wellington
21/02/2014 - 15/03/2014
"Perceptive, intelligent, fiery, romantic and poignant..
"Powerful performance, skilfully directed..
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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I COULD LIVE HERE
Palmerston North, Wellington
12/02/2014 - 14/06/2014
"Clever and feel good..
"Tensions hilariously depicted..
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Wellington
06/02/2014 - 12/02/2014
"Shot in arm for Shakespeare..
"Sure-footed comedy..
MACBETH
Wellington, Wairarapa
06/02/2014 - 01/03/2014
"Coe’s stamp on Macbeth clearly leader of the pack..
"Intelligent and moving with many wonderful moments..
A PLAY ABOUT FEAR
Wellington
07/02/2014 - 16/02/2014
"Fear faced with eyes wide open..
"A vital essence of humanity offsets the grotesque comedy..
THEY SAW A THYLACINE
Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland
03/02/2014 - 22/02/2014
"They also came and conquered..
"Powerful performance of a moving story..
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CITIZEN GEF
Wellington
04/02/2014 - 09/02/2014
"Trundles along amusingly..
"Whimsically insightful..
ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
Wellington
23/01/2014 - 01/02/2014
"Comedy beats drama in this Shakespeare..
"The whole amounts to less than the sum of the parts..
KINGS OF THE GYM
Wellington
19/01/2013 - 15/02/2014
"‘Kings’ still hilarious..
"Light comedy raises pertinent social questions..
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Christmas with Celia
Wellington
10/12/2013 - 14/12/2013
"Clever contemporary humour..
"No shortage of targets at this festive party..
BROKEN RIVER
Wellington
23/11/2013 - 05/12/2013
"Ambitious work holds sway despite odd mix..
"A major theatrical work that captures a highly topical set of conflicts..
MOTHER GOOSE: The Pantomime
Wellington
16/11/2013 - 11/01/2014
"Panto keeps laughter coming and coming..
"All elements of panto truly honoured..
WHISTLE SOLO
Wellington, Auckland
05/11/2013 - 16/11/2013
"Whistling up a fine piece of theatre..
"So who did end the Cold War?..
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PANDEMIC
Wellington
02/11/2013 - 16/11/2013
"Unbeatable immersive history lesson..
"Immersive time travel through spaces..
CON
Wellington
26/10/2013 - 23/11/2013
"Thrill of the game key trick to Con..
"Comical CONtemplation of the CONcept of absolution..
The ImpoSTAR: Who Does He Think He Is?
Wellington
06/12/2012 - 09/11/2013
"Flamboyant dreams of stardom get the solo space they need..
"Energy, enthusiasm, bang on dance moves, a truly impressive voice …..
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THIS FAIR VERONA
Wellington
15/10/2013 - 19/10/2013
"All’s fair in warped Shakespeare..
"Delightful blend of familiar classical moments, departures and variations..
DOLLY MIXTURE
Auckland, Wellington
21/02/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Deranged laughs..
"Falls well short of its potential..
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CHOP/STICK
Auckland, Wellington
20/11/2012 - 12/10/2013
"Clever comedy..
"Fluent, fluid and wonderfully entertaining..
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DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
Wellington
01/10/2013 - 05/10/2013
"Offbeat American beauty portrays healing power of love..
"A helluva ride..
HALLOWEENIES!
Wellington
30/09/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Strong structure supports Monster improv..
"Excellent incorporation of ‘ask fors’..