Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Sister Wives
Wellington
16/10/2024 - 19/10/2024
"Indescribable and riveting narrative sees Sisters steal our hearts..
BURRBGAJA YALIRRA 2 - Marrugeku
Auckland
17/10/2024 - 18/10/2024
"Connecting through story is not new for EJB, he has 60,000 years of experience..
IN/TENSE - Alexa Wilson
Auckland
18/09/2024 - 17/10/2024
"Fear and vulnerability, not as weaknesses, but as powerful, generative forces that connect us..
The Kingdom of Bling
Auckland, Wellington
22/10/2024 - 22/10/2024
"A salutary and timely folk tale plus random fandom..
"A truly original experience hosted by a great entertainer..
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Improv Masala
Wellington
12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
"Strong character arcs lead to a satisfying conclusion of just desserts and redemptions..
Cynthia & Gertie RIDE AGAIN!
Wellington
16/10/2024 - 02/11/2024
"Cynthia’s belief and delight in what she does is likeable and infectious..
and the Lochburns
Wellington
05/10/2024 - 02/11/2024
"Hambleton outstanding as declining concert pianist..
"Stylistically exciting and refreshing..
Titanium
Auckland
14/10/2024 - 14/10/2024
"A solo show from a dancer 'of a certain age', triumphs over the body's limitations...
100 THINGS
Wellington
11/10/2024 - 11/10/2024
"Guiness World Records should be Devastated to have Missed it..
Chronically Ill-Prepared
Wellington
11/10/2024 - 11/10/2024
"A Heartfelt Examination of Chronic Illness, through an Unexpected Medium..
The Ex-Husbands of Wilhelmina Williams/That 90s Sitcom
Wellington
12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
"Perfect shows to combine..
Essence Unfolding
Auckland
19/09/2024 - 21/09/2024
"A testament to the power of art in helping people work and walk through the dark..
"Green’s outstanding physical journey drenched in the imagery of hope, of optimism, of promise...
ASPiRE - The Northern Dance Network
Auckland
13/10/2024 - 13/10/2024
"New and experienced dancers in a curtain call that the audience can't get enough of...
REALM of TEARS - Rewa Fowles and Renee Wiki
Auckland
13/10/2024 - 13/10/2024
"Evocative, delicate at times, angry at others, with exciting idiosyncratic dance structures..
PŪHEKE - Louise Pōtiki Bryant
Auckland
12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
"Prolonged applause and gratitude for profoundly rich fare..
UnReel
Wellington
18/12/2023 - 13/10/2024
"Playful, high energy show designed to provoke discussion, outrage, activism, social change..
"‘The House Always Wins’ key take-away in unforgettable production..
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Closing Night Show: This Might Get Weird
Wellington
12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
"A breath of fresh air giving ample opportunities to every cast member..
Before We Slip Beneath the Sea
Wellington
12/10/2024 - 20/10/2024
"An absorbing and salutary experience..
A Doll's House
Christchurch
12/10/2024 - 09/11/2024
"Timeless message delivered through insight, skill and emotional engagement..
Bee Gees Night Fever
Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland
04/10/2024 - 02/11/2024
"Ensures their music is Stayin’ Alive ..
TWO - Royal New Zealand Ballet & BalletCollective Aotearoa
Auckland
11/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
"Eclectic iterations on ballet’s enchantments..
Peter Pan
Auckland
08/10/2024 - 03/11/2024
"Pantastical panto of pirates, fairies and unending innocence..
PĪATA - Tūrongo Collective & Anne Plamondon
Auckland
10/10/2024 - 13/10/2024
"Conceived with purity, performed with power and elegance, deeply satisfying...