Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
PUBLIC WORKS and THE LANDEATERS
Wellington
18/01/2017 - 29/01/2017
"The epitome of performance art..
"Inspired works tug at our collective conscience..
BILLY AND THE CURSE OF THE FALLING LIMBS
Wellington
24/02/2016 - 10/12/2016
"Innocence, eccentricity and downright villainy delivered with confidence and skill..
"Appealing for all ages..
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MUSIQUE ROMANTIQUE
Wellington
29/11/2016 - 03/12/2016
"An evening of romance and fine music..
"Skilful, spirited and heartfelt..
SCARLET & GOLD
Wellington
25/11/2016 - 22/12/2016
"An intimate epic..
"Timely, relevant, engaging, entertaining and thought-provoking..
GALATHEA Into The Bush
Wellington
23/11/2016 - 03/12/2016
"Engaging update of a classic story..
"A celebration of diversity..
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..
LUNGS
Wellington
22/10/2016 - 19/11/2016
"Unique and intriguing..
"Engaging, exciting, entertaining and vital..
CENTRAL
Wellington
15/10/2016 - 12/11/2016
"Thought-provoking theatre..
"Well-matured, vintage Armstrong..
SISTER ACT The Musical
Wellington
14/09/2016 - 24/09/2016
"A polished performance..
"Hits all the right spots..
LAST LEGS
Wellington, Dunedin
10/09/2016 - 27/05/2017
"Hall again puts spotlight on later years..
"New-minted jokes to make us smile and sometimes a real revelation..
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HOLD ME
Wellington
06/09/2016 - 10/09/2016
"A surreal and fascinating look at relationships..
"Enigmatic and intriguing..
CORIANDER
Wellington, Dunedin
24/08/2016 - 18/03/2017
"Quirky, original, good clean fun..
"Coriander strikes a yoga pose and wins the Bats audience..
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RICHARD II
Wellington
18/08/2016 - 27/08/2016
"A Shakespeare for Brexit times..
"Fresh, fruity and pertinent..
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MOM (Meet Our Mum)
Wellington
09/08/2016 - 13/08/2016
"Commitment and energy lifts MOM..
"Less than the sum of its parts..
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
Wellington
06/08/2016 - 03/09/2016
"Chekovian mash-up provides plenty of delights..
"A wittily insightful play impeccably done..
LEGENDARY DIVAS
Christchurch, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Invercargill, Wellington, Wanaka, Nelson
01/03/2015 - 16/02/2019
"Fills our heads and hearts with music..
"For old school song lovers everywhere..
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Wellington
13/07/2016 - 23/07/2016
"A clever and innovative pared-down version..
"Delivered with a light and fluent touch..
DEAD DAYS
Wellington
16/07/2016 - 30/07/2016
"Festival allows young casts to shine #3..
"Astute comic timing..
LIKE SEX
Wellington
15/07/2016 - 30/07/2016
"Festival allows young casts to shine #2..
"Every scene is a gem refracting a truth..
BLOODY HELL JESUS (GET YOUR OWN FRIENDS)
Wellington
15/07/2016 - 30/07/2016
"Festival allows young casts to shine #1..
"A welcome reflection-cum-insight..
DUST PILGRIM – A Tale of Freedom
Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Invercargill
04/06/2015 - 03/05/2018
"An audio-visual treat that respects the intelligence of its audience..
"Dusty yes, but fresh and original..
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STAGE KISS
Wellington
02/07/2016 - 30/07/2016
"Skilled writing makes up for slight premise..
"A production of two halves..
MILKY BITS
Auckland, Wellington
14/06/2016 - 02/07/2016
"A highly entertaining and therapeutic gift..
"Original and innovative..
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