Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Hine Hōia
Wellington
03/08/2023 - 03/08/2023
"Potential of craft and talent not yet achieved with clarity and cohesion..
Birthday Book of Storms
Wellington
02/08/2023 - 10/08/2023
"Ambitious scope dramatised with a surprisingly light touch in polished production..
Rituals of Similarity
Auckland, Wellington, Whangarei
01/08/2023 - 23/03/2024
"A must see..
"Artistic motivation, mentorship and marinading..
The Sun and The Wind
Tauranga, Auckland
28/07/2023 - 24/03/2024
"Perfect performances enable audiences to consider the effects of intergenerational trauma..
"Inspired writing, great performances, and totally committed storytelling..
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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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Long Ride Home
Wellington, Nelson
02/08/2023 - 23/03/2024
"Humorous, well-paced, dramatically satisfying ... Outstanding..
Antonio!
Wellington
29/07/2023 - 29/07/2023
"Relatable and loveable crossover of Shakesqueer storylines, rock songs, ballads and sea shanties..
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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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?..
IYKYK
Wellington, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Hamilton, Auckland, Christchurch
20/07/2023 - 27/03/2024
"Fostering and promoting contemporary dance in Aotearoa..
"Human stories glimpsed in fleeting detail..
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Company B – “I Am A Renaissance”
Auckland
19/07/2023 - 23/07/2023
"A profoundly captivating dance show ..
Re:In:Act | ODETTE
Dunedin
15/07/2023 - 15/07/2023
"Her body exquisitely, a vessel for the memory of her mother..
The Adventures of Tahi and Kōwhai
Wellington
04/07/2023 - 21/07/2023
"Masterful and magical spin-off captivates our tamariki throughout..
Darpana: reflections
Lower Hutt
01/07/2023 - 02/07/2023
"A garden of earthly delights with celestial resonance,..
"Centralising Bharata Natyam in Aotearoa...
Shalakazap!
Wellington
01/07/2023 - 08/07/2023
"A problem-solving delight..
KINKY BOOTS
Auckland, Wellington
25/05/2023 - 15/07/2023
"Still an absolute winner to blow out the winter chills..
"A joyful experience of spectacular singing and oh those fabulous boots..
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