Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Between Two
Auckland
05/10/2018 - 13/10/2018
"The queues should be round the block..
"Between Two – an intimate glimpse into thresholds of being and not being..
LA BOHÈME
Auckland, Wellington
13/09/2018 - 13/10/2018
"Superb cast, classy conductor make box-office opera La Boheme a must-see..
"Chorus snappy, principals energised, orchestra superb..
Alexander Sparrow is DE SADE
Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North
19/02/2014 - 07/10/2018
"Hilarious and delightful debauchery..
"Very inventive..
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Alexander Sparrow is DJ TRUMP
Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington
24/05/2017 - 07/10/2018
"Irresistible..
"Captivating showmanship in presenting the offensive, confrontational and piteous..
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KOTAHI 1 - Onepu
Auckland
04/10/2018 - 04/10/2018
"Powerful statement embodying the intrinsic spiritual power of women..
HEALR
Auckland
09/08/2016 - 06/10/2018
"Self-healing resolves in graceful provocation and sensuous unconcern..
"An intriguing exploration of the concept of wellbeing..
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BLONDE POISON
Wellington, Auckland
22/08/2017 - 06/10/2018
"Exquisitely calibrated and modulated; totally compelling..
"Nazi era play poses moral dilemma..
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MEDUSA
Wellington, Auckland
21/09/2018 - 03/11/2018
"Reclaiming Female Rage..
"Emotional anarchy, comedic, purgative, liberating, enhanced by a walkout..
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MY BEST DEAD FRIEND
Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Invercargill, Dunedin, Nelson
12/07/2017 - 02/05/2019
"Simply lovely to watch..
"Chalk one up to talk and a wake..
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SHOT BRO – Confessions of a Depressed Bullet
Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Kaikohe, Wairarapa, Dunedin, Invercargill
09/06/2016 - 09/05/2019
"Confronting and hard but also a safe space in which to explore the ugly realities of mental health..
"Funny, powerful, demanding..
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JANE DOE
Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Napier, Wellington, Invercargill
06/06/2017 - 02/05/2019
"Important conversations incredibly thoughtfully crafted..
"Extremely engaging and constructive..
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Black Grace CRYING MEN
Auckland, Porirua
06/09/2018 - 21/09/2018
"Black Grace + Friends..
"Polish and panache..
MISS JEAN BATTEN
Nelson, Auckland, Wellington, Invercargill, New Plymouth, Dunedin
29/03/2016 - 24/09/2018
"Soaringly majestic flight through a storm of memories and emotion..
"Many clever moments..
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MRS KRISHNAN’S PARTY
Auckland, Whangarei, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Tauranga
06/12/2017 - 25/08/2019
"Astute, contagious, charming, delicious..
"Festival of renewal happily honoured with depth and levity..
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KORORĀREKA: THE BALLAD OF MAGGIE FLYNN
Auckland, Bay of Islands, Kerikeri, Whangarei, Napier, Wellington, Tauranga
09/06/2017 - 12/09/2018
"A smooth, masterful, playful, dangerous ride..
"A romp through ‘herstory’ with potent moments..
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KO AUĒ TEIA
Auckland
30/08/2018 - 01/09/2018
"Dark and thought-provoking..
SOFT TISSUE
Wellington, Auckland
26/09/2017 - 06/03/2019
"How society pressures women to perform: a powerful critique..
"Commanding, committed, entertaining..
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