Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
(m)Orpheus
Auckland, Wellington
06/09/2023 - 23/09/2023
"An extraordinary fusion of opera, dance and music..
"Five-point star—visionary and innovative ..
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ÉMILIE
Auckland
19/09/2023 - 23/09/2023
"A sweet, delightful, funny and expertly crafted tribute..
PŌHUTU
Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua
06/06/2019 - 15/09/2023
"We are transported to life at Whakarewarewa. Puarenga stream, bubbles and water...
"Tangible and intangible landscapes reimagined..
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A Tart on Tour
Auckland, Wellington
14/02/2023 - 16/09/2023
"Recommended to anyone who has ever dealt with rejection and kept going..
"A testament to her skills, resilience and capacity to survive where others have not..
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Fame or Die
Wellington, Christchurch
19/09/2023 - 14/09/2024
"A winning charm in the way Ginge and Minge work with and off each other..
Dr Drama Makes a Musical
Wellington, Auckland
19/09/2023 - 04/11/2023
"An innovative show crammed with many thought-provoking ideas..
Our Jurisdiction
Auckland, Dunedin
19/09/2023 - 18/03/2024
"Tilting side to side like sailboats..
"Holds time hostage; a distortion reiterated in movement..
Flutter
Wellington
15/09/2023 - 17/09/2023
"Delightful, informative and entertaining for young and old alike..
"Important to everyone and especially relevant now..
LOOPS
Wellington
15/09/2023 - 17/09/2023
"Gets into one of those deep places where only art can really touch us..
We've Got So Much To Talk About
Wellington, Lyttelton, Auckland
13/09/2023 - 10/12/2023
"Stockwell Outstanding in 'We've Got So Much to Talk About'...
"A unifying exploration of the sensation and circumstance to do with being a mother...
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5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
Dunedin
14/09/2023 - 24/09/2023
"A tasty slice of fun..
14 Malone Road
Wellington
13/09/2023 - 15/09/2023
"The organic synergy of rich experiences evoked provokes memories for the audience..
"A profoundly moving transformative experience..
AUSTEN FOUND The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen
Dunedin, Christchurch, New Zealand wide, Wellington
26/10/2018 - 14/10/2023
"Rises to the challenge with supreme confidence and skill..
"Whirlwind pace and bawdy comedy to delight Janeites and novices alike..
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HALF OF THE SKY
Global, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Auckland
20/10/2022 - 12/09/2023
"Fantastic writing, great direction, superb acting..
"A treat to be gifted such simple yet stunning storytelling..
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ONO
Wellington
07/09/2023 - 16/09/2023
"Superbly crafted stories brought to life in riveting performances..
VERBATIM 2023
Wellington
09/09/2023 - 16/09/2023
"Confronting recreation of true experiences expertly rendered..
"Fascinating, heartbreaking, yet entirely ordinary stories reflecting reality..
The Grumpiest Child in the World
Upper Hutt, Wellington
09/09/2023 - 28/09/2023
"She wasnt that grumpy, she was happy most of the show. ..
"A playful kitchen sink quest for uniqueness..
Short Stories
Auckland
09/09/2023 - 09/09/2023
"Performed passionately by the young dancers..