Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
THUMBELINA
Christchurch
16/01/2019 - 26/01/2019
"Lesson deftly conveyed by a strong team..
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Christchurch
24/11/2018 - 12/01/2019
"A true revelation..
"Beauty and gravitas..
ASTROMAN
Christchurch
27/10/2018 - 10/11/2018
"A light-hearted take on the challenges of games and life..
MUM’S CHOIR
Christchurch
15/09/2018 - 06/10/2018
"Sibling skirmishes successfully navigated with humour and song..
Stephen King's MISERY
Christchurch
04/08/2018 - 25/08/2018
"A deeply satisfying triumph..
THE LITTLEST NINJA
Christchurch
07/07/2018 - 21/07/2018
"A bright new tale told with theatrical verve..
THE BIGGEST
Christchurch
16/06/2018 - 14/07/2018
"Some gorgeous moments but frustrating to watch..
IN THE NEXT ROOM or The Vibrator Play
Christchurch
12/05/2018 - 02/06/2018
"Funny, whimsical, sad, necessary, clear-eyed and gently optimistic..
A PAINTBOX OF CLOWNS
Christchurch
16/04/2018 - 28/04/2018
"A suitably celebratory feeling..
EASY MONEY
Christchurch
17/03/2018 - 14/04/2018
"Strong leads, good running gags, some dated, pacing uneven..
TITUS ANDRONICUS
Christchurch
17/02/2018 - 03/03/2018
"Richly barbarous tale sometimes too close to melodrama..
PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON
Christchurch
17/01/2018 - 27/01/2018
"Vibrant, warm and energetic..
CHICAGO
Christchurch
25/11/2017 - 20/01/2018
"Tremendously enjoyable with a thought-provoking punch..
VENUS IN FUR
Christchurch
21/10/2017 - 11/11/2017
"Challenges met with controlled intensity..
THE UGLY DUCKLING
Christchurch
02/10/2017 - 14/10/2017
"More fun than the movies..
HUDSON & HALLS LIVE!
Auckland, Wellington, Kerikeri, Wanaka, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Dunedin
05/11/2015 - 16/12/2017
"Comedy great Christmas fare..
"Utterly captivating..
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STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Christchurch
05/08/2017 - 01/09/2017
"Distinctive and engaging characters..
SNOW WHITE
Christchurch
10/07/2017 - 22/07/2017
"The joyful magic of storytelling..
SONGS FOR NOBODIES
Christchurch, Palmerston North, Invercargill, Wanaka, Wellington, Tauranga, Dunedin
17/06/2017 - 25/09/2018
"An evening of inspiration..
"Harper’s big talent showcased on stage..
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UNCLE VANYA
Christchurch
13/05/2017 - 03/06/2017
"Delicate and tastefully staged production never quite musters the rawness and intimacy needed to truly move..
"Moments of farce or absurdity undercut the gloom..
CINDERELLA IN SPACE
Christchurch
19/04/2017 - 29/04/2017
"Stellar indeed..
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