Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Matilda The Musical
Tauranga
21/09/2023 - 07/10/2023
"An absolute cracker with no weak performances..
Mr Fungus Dreams
Wellington
19/09/2023 - 07/10/2023
"Has a little something for everyone and a little something of everything ..
My Fair Lady
Christchurch
21/09/2023 - 30/09/2023
"A recommended evening out for classic musical theatre fans of all ages...
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..
(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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The Manic Monologues
Hamilton
19/09/2023 - 23/09/2023
"Has an important place in stoking conversations about mental health and fostering empathy..
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..
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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