Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
In Flagrante
Auckland, Nelson, Dunedin, Christchurch, Havelock North
27/04/2011 - 27/10/2018
"Fantastically clever work..
"Tableaux that mix femme fatale with fetish..
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Circle in a Box
Dunedin
21/03/2014 - 22/03/2014
"Sleek sophistication and cartoon shoes..
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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20 NEW ZEALAND PLAYWRIGHTS
Global
01/01/2014 - 31/12/2014
"The chroniclers, conscience, predictors, pretention-prickers and imagineers of our times..
I, Monster
Wellington
19/03/2014 - 22/03/2014
"Morphing and mutating between, man, monster and machine..
The Way We Fall
Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland
26/02/2014 - 29/03/2014
"A friendly romp .....
"... simply brilliant..
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FINDING HEPHZIBAH
Dunedin
20/03/2014 - 22/03/2014
"Sincerity, beauty, flashes of humour..
CHERIE JACOBSON: THE DIARY OF A YOUNG CYNIC
Dunedin
20/03/2014 - 23/03/2014
"The right mix of fond nostalgia and self-deprecation..
The Ruby Lady's Harem: A Boylesque Showcase
Dunedin
19/03/2014 - 23/03/2014
"Bawdiness and gloriousness..
Rain by Jolt Interactive
Dunedin
17/03/2014 - 21/03/2014
"Surreal journey with rich acknowledgement of audience..
THE WAR ARTIST
Palmerston North
14/03/2014 - 12/04/2014
"Compelling fitting tribute..
"Surprising depths..
MELODY MOORE
Dunedin
19/03/2014 - 22/03/2014
"Flawless transitions at top speed..
A BOY WONDER
Auckland, Dunedin
18/03/2014 - 30/05/2015
"Loyalty, betrayal, hilarity..
"Frenetic action fun..
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BLACK ROMEDY
Wellington
18/03/2014 - 22/03/2014
"Much to recommend it as a showcase and testing ground for emerging talent..
Refining Light
Dunedin
15/03/2014 - 15/03/2014
"Some magic, some scope to muse, some room to improve..
Cut.Paste.Collaborate
Dunedin, Christchurch
18/03/2014 - 12/10/2014
"Passion and commitment from new collective..
"Ingenious, diverse, cohesive and appealing..
VELCRO CITY
Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington
28/02/2013 - 22/03/2014
"A joy to watch..
"Bloody funny big little show..
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DAFFODILS [inspired by true events]
Auckland, Hamilton, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Christchurch, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland
14/03/2014 - 28/08/2016
"Slick, honest and truly beautiful..
"A profound change-inviting play and musical masterpiece..
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HEART GOES BOOM
Dunedin
14/03/2014 - 15/03/2014
"Sometimes ludicrous, often crude, always very funny..
ELEPHANTS IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE
Dunedin
15/03/2014 - 16/03/2014
"The healing power of the arts and education..
THIS IS MY REAL JOB
Dunedin
13/03/2014 - 19/03/2014
"Fanciful, funny, real and touching..