Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
PROMISE AND PROMISCUITY: A New Musical by Jane Austen & Penny Ashton
Whangarei, Dunedin, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington, Greytown, Hamilton
27/02/2013 - 29/11/2020
"Multi-talented performer has audience laughing in minutes..
"Winning formula leaves audiences smiling..
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THE BIG SHOW 2014: an International Comedy Showcase
Auckland, Wellington
25/04/2014 - 17/05/2014
"Alternative UK comics meet mainstream audience..
"Five talented Brits..
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NEXT BIG THINGS – Hosted by Ben Hurley (2014)
Auckland, Wellington
28/04/2014 - 05/05/2014
"Up and coming in Wellington..
"Bang for your buck..
EAMONN MARRA in MAN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
Wellington
05/05/2014 - 16/08/2014
"We leave feeling informed, affirmed and warmly human..
"Gen Y Thinker and Patient Punters..
TIM FITZHIGHAM in THE GAMBLER
Wellington, Auckland
29/04/2014 - 17/05/2014
"Inoffensive, fun and truly pleasant..
CAREY MARX in INTENSIVE CAREY
Auckland
05/05/2014 - 17/05/2014
"What doesn’t kill a comedian gives him great material to work with..
STEPHEN K AMOS: What Does The K Stand For?
Auckland, Wellington
25/04/2014 - 04/05/2014
"He’ll be back..
"Crafted, polished, interactive and funny..
KINGS OF THE GYM
Palmerston North
03/05/2014 - 14/06/2014
"A capable production of a clever play..
STAND-UP FOR KIDS 2014
Auckland, Wellington
03/05/2014 - 17/05/2014
"A good time with some lessons about what kids prefer..
THE IMPROV BANDITS Improv for Kids!
Auckland
03/05/2014 - 17/05/2014
"A positive and affirming experience..
Coppelia
Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland, Invercargill, Napier
17/04/2014 - 31/05/2014
"Coppelia at ASB Theatre, Auckland..
"A sparkling production..
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THE SECRET POLICEMAN'S BALL 2014 Stand Up For Human Rights
Auckland
04/05/2014 - 04/05/2014
"‘Splendelicious’..
Language of Living
Christchurch, Auckland
11/07/2012 - 03/05/2014
"Dance as inspired theatre..
"Language of living with the New Zealand Dance Company..
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PUNDEMONIUM
Wellington
19/09/2013 - 03/05/2014
"Stand-out moments amid the chaos..
"Some pundas walk into a bar …..
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Hamilton
03/05/2014 - 24/05/2014
"Superb leads offset by underwhelming Phantom and teetering ballerinas..
LOL PAPAKURA 2014
Auckland
03/05/2014 - 03/05/2014
"A great many laughs..
BIRDS OF PARADISE 2014
Auckland
02/05/2014 - 03/05/2014
"Triumphant extravaganza could be tightened..
ZOMBIE: RED ZONE
Christchurch
24/04/2014 - 17/05/2014
"They totally nail the genre..
CONVERSATIONS WITH MY PENIS
Auckland, Wellington
30/04/2014 - 14/02/2015
"A smut-free, heartfelt play..
"Quirky, amusing and more..
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URZILA CARLSON Poise Control!
Auckland, Wellington
01/05/2014 - 10/05/2014
"Exactly as she is on TV..
"An incredible performer..
TAKE BACK THE HOOD
Wellington, Palmerston North, Dunedin, Auckland
06/03/2013 - 23/02/2015
"Back to the Hood..
"Funny and brave..
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EGLANTYNE
Geraldine, Wellington, New Plymouth, Timaru, Christchurch
01/05/2014 - 26/10/2019
"Intelligent, relatable and still relevant..
"Rewarded with an empathetic insight..
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BEST OF THE FEST 2014
Wellington
01/05/2014 - 15/05/2014
"Thrillingly entertaining..