Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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Moe Miti
Auckland
22/08/2023 - 27/08/2023
"An absolutely wonderful work that deserves the opportunity of a longer season..
Stupid F**king Bird
Dunedin
24/08/2023 - 26/08/2023
"Mainly youthful performers clearly relish the challenges..
The Boy Who Caused 9/11
Wellington
23/08/2023 - 26/08/2023
"Bound to relate to your own experiences, observations and existential musings..
In 200 Minds
Auckland
22/08/2023 - 26/08/2023
"Shaw holds this space with clear embodied presence and intention in each gesture...
Night Light
Auckland, Global, Rotorua, Hamilton
03/06/2022 - 17/08/2023
"Presented to a full house in Hamilton..
"Joy of watching the contrasting sequences, and the range of connecting movements..
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TOMO - 2023
Auckland, Hamilton
02/08/2023 - 19/08/2023
"Cosmic space where death and life have no edges nor beginning and end. ..
"Movement magicians at the heart of things..
Wicked - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz
Wellington
17/08/2023 - 03/09/2023
"Heart-warming story comes to life with stunning character performances..
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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Things That Matter
Auckland
11/08/2023 - 27/08/2023
"Reminds us of the human stories at the heart of our beleaguered healthcare system, and offers a way forward for…..
Much Ado About Nothing
Christchurch
17/08/2023 - 19/08/2023
"A vibrant Shakespearean romp, made modern and accessible..
Bluebeard's Castle
Wellington, Christchurch
10/08/2023 - 12/08/2023
"Exceptional production of a dark love story..
"Magnificent performances of a multi-layered masterpiece...
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Lightscapes
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
27/07/2023 - 12/08/2023
"Dancers dancers dancers you are symbolic and meaningful. ..
"Entering its eighth decade the company is clearly in good heart..
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MOKOMOKO
Wellington, Global, New Plymouth
10/05/2022 - 07/10/2023
"Beautifully disturbing, a wero laid down, a journey of self discovery..
"Perhaps it needs a rejuggle to make sense of the struggle..
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Public Service Announcements: Election 2023
Wellington
29/07/2023 - 26/08/2023
"Delivers high spirited political romp..
"Piling in boots and all – is that all we have left?..
Music to Die For
Wellington
09/08/2023 - 12/08/2023
"A memorable, amusing and sometimes touching life story conjured out of improv..
The Appleton Ladies Potato Race
Christchurch
05/08/2023 - 09/09/2023
"Race falls short despite winning cast and premise..