Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Gormless
Auckland
23/05/2024 - 25/05/2024
"Joel gives his audience more than their ticket price worth of entertainment. He gives a next level performance. He gives…..
DIRTY WORK - An Ode to Joy
Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth
16/06/2023 - 25/05/2024
"Joy is at the heart of this feel-good comedy and important social critique..
"Sisyphus myth hits home hard yet something doesn’t quite land..
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H.R. The Musical
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
01/02/2024 - 22/05/2024
"Every song and scene is immaculately written, rehearsed and delivered..
"Riotous send-up of corporate culture...
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Swan Lake - The Royal NZ Ballet
Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland
18/07/2013 - 05/05/2024
"Freshness and immediacy of a newly minted work..
"Sumptuous production..
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El Jaguar Book (Fight) Club
Auckland
21/05/2024 - 25/05/2024
"The rules of Book (Fight) Club insist I say nothing but this show is too funny to stick to the…..
Pick and Mix 2
Auckland
16/05/2024 - 18/05/2024
"A review-style show full of astute insights from three unique and talented comedians...
Yeah Nah Pavlova
Auckland
16/05/2024 - 17/05/2024
"These two fireworks create a show that sparks the audience regardless of their origin...
Eli Matthewson - Night Terror
Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch
10/05/2024 - 07/09/2024
"Punchlines that whip back around like a tossed ponytail..
"More definite content and a director to pace and edit will make this good show even better...
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Live on Stage
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
23/04/2024 - 19/05/2024
"Ensemble work makes this Exotic production sing..
"A satirically amusing socio-political commentary..
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I LOVE YOU G
Auckland
01/05/2024 - 11/05/2024
"A heartfelt testament to the enduring power of human connection..
"High energy, emotive, honest, sharp, clear, concise, fast-paced, physical, spartan and full of love..
He Aha Te Hau
Auckland
29/04/2024 - 30/04/2024
"They maintain a beautiful hold over their deep pool of simmering ihi..
"'He Aha Te Hau' is an outstanding historic milestone as Ngāti Whātua share the history of their land and its…..
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