Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Things That Matter
Auckland
11/08/2023 - 27/08/2023
"Reminds us of the human stories at the heart of our beleaguered healthcare system, and offers a way forward for…..
Much Ado About Nothing
Christchurch
17/08/2023 - 19/08/2023
"A vibrant Shakespearean romp, made modern and accessible..
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..
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Bluebeard's Castle
Wellington, Christchurch
10/08/2023 - 12/08/2023
"Exceptional production of a dark love story..
"Magnificent performances of a multi-layered masterpiece...
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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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MOKOMOKO
Wellington, Global, New Plymouth
10/05/2022 - 07/10/2023
"Beautifully disturbing, a wero laid down, a journey of self discovery..
"Perhaps it needs a rejuggle to make sense of the struggle..
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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?..
Music to Die For
Wellington
09/08/2023 - 12/08/2023
"A memorable, amusing and sometimes touching life story conjured out of improv..
The Appleton Ladies Potato Race
Christchurch
05/08/2023 - 09/09/2023
"Race falls short despite winning cast and premise..
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..
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 - 16/02/2025
"Relatable and loveable crossover of Shakesqueer storylines, rock songs, ballads and sea shanties..