Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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..
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..
More reviews
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..
Te Kuia me te Pūngāwerewere
Wellington
31/08/2023 - 31/08/2023
"Magical comedic fun easy to engage with..
Flames: A Hip-Hop Musical
Wellington, Global
13/06/2023 - 09/09/2023
"Unique, refreshing and innovative hip-hop musical humor we all need in our lives..
"Good laughs, great vibes and fun entertainment..
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..
More reviews
I Want To Be Happy
Auckland, Wellington
18/08/2023 - 30/09/2023
"Leaves its audience very happy at having engaged with another Nightsong treasure..
"A transformative experience, a total delight, undeniably emotionally moving, gut-wrenchingly funny..
Mamma Mia !
Wellington
07/09/2023 - 16/09/2023
"The entire cast communicates the essence of the show..
Mike and Virginia
Auckland
31/08/2023 - 10/09/2023
"Charming, complex, bloody funny, often moving..
(m)Orpheus
Auckland, Wellington
06/09/2023 - 23/09/2023
"An extraordinary fusion of opera, dance and music..
"Five-point star—visionary and innovative ..
More reviews
Zenith
Wellington
05/09/2023 - 09/09/2023
"Dynamic, crisp movements and a kaleidoscope of emotions..
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..
More reviews
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..