Review Archive
[Editor’s note: Jennifer Shennan is a dancer, choreographer, dance writer and teacher, and historian. https://michellepotter.org/about-michelle/about-jennifer/ ]
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Riverdance - the Farewell Tour 2012
Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland
22/05/2012 - 10/06/2012
"The star is the ensemble..
"A ravishing river of life and lament..
More reviews
On the other hand - New Zealand School of Dance Choreographic Season 2012
Wellington
18/05/2012 - 26/05/2012
"Students own stamp allows season to shine..
"A journey of talent..
More reviews
NYC Three Short Ballets from The Big Apple
Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin, Wellington
29/02/2012 - 25/03/2012
"Director delivers flawless triple bill..
"Exquisite artistry on display..
More reviews
Parabelo/Onqoto
Wellington
24/02/2012 - 27/02/2012
"Review: Parabelo and Onqoto..
"Poetry, passion and poignancy..
More reviews
TeZukA
Wellington
03/03/2012 - 06/03/2012
"Adjectives flow in high praise for TeZukA..
"A truly unique enriching experience - not to be missed..
Birds with Sky Mirrors
Wellington
29/02/2012 - 01/03/2012
"Review: Birds with Sky Mirrors..
"Threnody, lament, plea for humanity..
Political Mother
Wellington
08/03/2012 - 11/03/2012
"Tornado of dance's final masterstroke..
"Stunning choreographic choices and execution..
The Meridian Season of The Sleeping Beauty
Palmerston North, Dunedin, Wellington, Napier, Invercargill, Auckland
28/10/2011 - 04/12/2011
"A feast of virtuoso dance..
"Truly first rate pure escapism..
More reviews
Arohanui – The Greatest Love
Wellington, Auckland
06/10/2011 - 21/10/2011
"Blazing the trail for Maori performance potential..
"Kapa haka greatest treasure in epic tale..
More reviews
Black Grace: Verse 2
Wellington, Auckland
12/09/2011 - 11/10/2011
"Celebrating the vitality and strength of dance..
"Unfaltering energy..
More reviews
Fairy Stories
Wellington
12/03/2011 - 09/04/2011
"A sheer torrent of unstoppable talent..
"Yes camp and naughtiness, expect ’em | Plus all the rest of love’s rich spectrum..
More reviews
Members of Our Limbs
Wellington
12/12/2010 - 12/12/2010
"Madcap antics and zany delight..
"Emotional truth at the heart of success..
The Real Inspector Hound
Wellington
29/11/2010 - 29/11/2010
"Offered High Amusement..
"Not worthy..
More reviews
KYLIÁN: New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season, Programme 1
Wellington
17/11/2010 - 04/12/2010
"Dancing with integrity, flair and artistry..
"Revelling in Kylian works..
More reviews
KIWI: New Zealand School Of Dance Graduation Season, Programme 2
Wellington
18/11/2010 - 03/12/2010
"Revelling in Kiwi works..
"Passion, strength and versatility meet the demands of diverse choreographies..
The Nutcracker
Wellington, Napier, Christchurch, Auckland, Invercargill, Palmerston North
29/10/2010 - 09/12/2010
"Slick theatrical magic!..
"The Nutcracker - great to watch..
More reviews
Kôwhiti Matariki Festival of Mâori Contemporary Dance
Wellington
24/06/2010 - 27/06/2010
"Lifetimes in Dance; backwards and forwards to the present life..
"Pathos and Power..
More reviews
Carmen
Christchurch, Invercargill, Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North, Napier
05/06/2010 - 10/07/2010
"Barefoot in Rio with absolutely no bull..
"Feral grace amid dated choreography..
More reviews
2010 Made in New Zealand
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
26/04/2010 - 26/05/2010
"Footnote’s triumph lies with Purlieu..
"Physically robust ensemble in tight performance mode..
More reviews
One Way
Wellington
21/05/2010 - 29/05/2010
"A bright future..
"Stumbling blocks to seeing choreographers’ true potential..
More reviews
From Here to There
Invercargill, Hastings, Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
06/02/2010 - 27/03/2010
"Passions, allusions and challenging complexity..
"Exuberant dance would have graced the festival..
More reviews
Good Morning, Mr Gershwin
Wellington
17/03/2010 - 21/03/2010
"They can’t take this away from me..
"Exhilarating combination of dance and film electrified by Gershwin..
![Wellingon City Council](https://www.theatreview.org.nz/wp-content/themes/JointsWP-5.0/assets/images/wcc.png)
![Aotearoa Gaming Trust](https://www.theatreview.org.nz/wp-content/themes/JointsWP-5.0/assets/images/aotearoa-gaming.png)
![Creative NZ](https://www.theatreview.org.nz/wp-content/themes/JointsWP-5.0/assets/images/cnz_logo_png_white.png)
![Auckland City Council](https://www.theatreview.org.nz/wp-content/themes/JointsWP-5.0/assets/images/AC-Corporate-Logo-White.png)
![Waiematā Local Board logo](https://www.theatreview.org.nz/wp-content/themes/JointsWP-5.0/assets/images/waitemata-logo.png)