Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
THE BOOK ADDICT
Wellington, Palmerston North, Nelson
30/08/2022 - 28/03/2023
"It may not be stranger than fiction, but it’s certainly better!..
"Genuine, intimate and honest with many real, raw moments..
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THE KEYS ARE IN THE MARGARINE a verbatim play about dementia
Arrowtown, Wellington, Dunedin, Waiheke Island, Whangarei
02/10/2019 - 11/09/2022
"Deeply confronting and moving..
"A gentle, well-crafted handling of a scary, sad, interesting and heartbreaking topic..
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SKIN TIGHT
Wellington
27/08/2022 - 24/09/2022
"Muscular piece of poetry a real attention grabber..
"Enthralling to witness, enriching to ponder..
CINDERELLA
Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Christchurch
03/08/2022 - 28/08/2022
"Cinderella - what ‘happily ever after’ means in the twenty-first century..
"Cinderella - stylish and glamorous, with the feeling of 60’s retro Chanel and Dior..
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IN BLIND FAITH
Wellington
23/08/2022 - 27/08/2022
"Intelligent story, delightful music, shining moments..
MIDNIGHT CONFESSIONS
Wellington, Auckland
23/08/2022 - 31/08/2024
"Original, entertaining, funny, moving, inspiring..
LES MISERABLES
Wellington
19/08/2022 - 04/09/2022
"Tortured tale of redemption – full of energy, pathos and humour..
"Powerful, glorious and jaw-dropping – a must for fans and newcomers alike!..
PLEASE ADJUST YOUR G-STRING
Wellington
20/08/2022 - 20/08/2022
"An intriguing, amusing and heartfelt memoir..
DAWN RAIDS
Auckland, Wellington
18/08/2022 - 24/10/2024
"Insightful visual and aural feast laid out by brave, vulnerable, bold, empowered young actors..
THE TROJAN WAR
Wellington
16/08/2022 - 20/08/2022
"Dynamic ensemble brings Homer home..
MAN LESSONS: The Live Show
Wellington, Whangarei
11/08/2022 - 14/10/2022
"A DETAILED, HONEST AND COMPELLING TELLING..
"An exceptional act of affirmation and generosity..
CELESTIAL NOBODIES
Wellington
14/03/2021 - 13/08/2022
"Excellent bones and standout performances..
"Making STEM fun, cute, a little sad and interesting..
CALL OF THE HUIA – Forgotten Art Songs of Aotearoa
Wellington
07/08/2022 - 07/08/2022
"An infectious and endearing example of the true art of collaboration..
WEDNESDAY TO COME
Wellington
30/07/2022 - 20/08/2022
"Stellar performances in Kiwi classic..
"A revelation to those who have never seen it and a next-level experience for those who have..
UNDOING
Wellington
07/04/2022 - 30/07/2022
"Undoing - a plethora of dance conventions..
"Raises laughs, opens emotions, alerts us to human possibilities and frailties..
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