Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Christchurch, Wellington
04/05/2017 - 21/05/2017
"Good-natured but theatrical escapism overshadows the story..
"Visually stunning..
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Wellington
09/05/2017 - 13/05/2017
"Epic challenge to today’s values..
Songs of the Sea | Waiata o te Moana
Paraparaumu, Wellington
20/04/2017 - 29/04/2017
"A visual and aural sensory experience..
"Imaginative storytelling with a visual feast of theatre magic..
PAPER SHAPER
Wellington
18/04/2017 - 17/04/2019
"Fanciful and inspiring..
"Captivating and heart-warming with environmental message..
THE WHALE RIDER
Auckland, Wellington
05/07/2014 - 18/03/2017
"Poignant, thought provoking and important..
"Gently told modern classic..
THE QUEEN OF TARTS
Wellington
01/02/2017 - 05/02/2017
"Big bold start for Bacchus..
"An imaginative journey for all ages..
ROGER HALL’S JACK AND THE BEANSTALK 2016
Wellington
19/11/2016 - 14/01/2017
"Jack offers ‘awesome’ pantomime..
"Wellingtonians get the good laugh they need..
THE GRUFFALO
Auckland, Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth
30/09/2016 - 30/10/2016
"Inventively told with delight, energy and skill..
"Excellent fun with a valuable message..
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THE FAIRYTALE COOKBOOK
Wellington
28/09/2016 - 08/10/2016
"Building a world of imagination..
SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ
Wellington
15/09/2016 - 24/09/2016
"Tight ensemble singing and several standout performances..
DinoRock – A Musical for Kids
Wellington
12/07/2016 - 23/07/2016
"“A show to learn kindness and science”..
Legally Blonde the Musical
Wellington
12/05/2016 - 21/05/2016
"Funny and fluffy with strong messages..
GUJI GUJI
Wellington, Havelock North
09/03/2015 - 15/10/2016
"Good lessons learned..
"Beautifully and gently told..
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IMPROV FOR KIDS 2016
Wellington
18/04/2016 - 29/04/2016
"Impressive flow of creativity..
NATURAL HABITAT
Wellington
24/02/2016 - 25/02/2016
"Endearing characters, clever lyrics, stylistic compositions..
CAKE TEA and COURTSHIP Songs of the 1920s
Wellington
12/02/2016 - 13/02/2016
"A perfectly joyous hark back to the music of a bygone era..
THE LAST FIVE YEARS*
Wellington
02/12/2015 - 05/12/2015
"Especially poignant..
EVITA
Wellington
07/11/2015 - 21/11/2015
"Exceptionally professional Evita..
"Experience the power..
KIWI MOON
Wellington
04/04/2015 - 10/10/2015
"Humorous and heartfelt..
"A must-see holiday highlight..
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA
Wellington
26/09/2015 - 10/10/2015
"Slick, confident and lively..
"All the right ingredients..
SERIAL KILLER BARBIE – The Musical
Wellington
18/09/2015 - 26/09/2015
"Clever exploration of insecurities, frustrations, fears and realisations..
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
Wellington, Auckland
15/04/2015 - 24/05/2015
"What a glorious evening..
"Cloudy, with a chance of Glorious Feeling..
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RUMPELSTITLSKIN
Wellington
07/04/2015 - 18/04/2015
"Broccoli makes you gorgeous..
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