Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
WOMAN: A COLLECTION OF ABSURDIST MONOLOGUES
Auckland
23/10/2013 - 26/10/2013
"Engaging, impressive, enriching marathon..
SQUIDBOY
Nelson, Auckland, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Tauranga
06/03/2013 - 27/10/2013
"Crafty construction and a rare charisma..
"Squidboy has heart, it's fine-tuned art..
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A MODEL WOMAN
Auckland
23/10/2013 - 02/11/2013
"Complex and fascinating story set in 20s has contemporary feel..
"The Artist's Muse..
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GIFTED
Southland, Nelson, Cromwell, Queenstown, Tauranga, Dunedin, Invercargill, Wanaka, Alexandra, Oamaru, Wellington, Christchurch, New Plymouth
22/08/2013 - 31/10/2015
"Evocative gesture to literary treasures..
"A rich and resonating theatrical experience..
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THE RAP GUIDE TO EVOLUTION
Nelson
23/10/2013 - 23/10/2013
"‘Artificial selection’ theory flawed..
The ImpoSTAR: Who Does He Think He Is?
Wellington
06/12/2012 - 09/11/2013
"Flamboyant dreams of stardom get the solo space they need..
"Energy, enthusiasm, bang on dance moves, a truly impressive voice …..
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THE PIANIST
Nelson, Tauranga, Wellington, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Kerikeri
21/10/2013 - 23/04/2015
"Exceptionally skilled performance with an extra helping of panache..
"Bravura Recital..
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KVETCH
Christchurch
16/10/2013 - 26/10/2013
"Comic schadenfreude and self-reflection could bite deeper..
Trifle - a triple bill
Auckland
20/10/2013 - 20/10/2013
"Charming trio to finish..
RUDALI – THE MOURNER
Auckland
18/05/2012 - 26/10/2013
"Shared Tears..
"Believable yet stylised world kept in sharp, crisp, snappy focus and rhythm..
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MACBETH
Dunedin
17/10/2013 - 26/10/2013
"Challenge of 'Macbeth' well met..
"Innovation and exuberant gusto make for bloody good theatre..
Secondary Colours (2013)
Auckland
20/10/2013 - 20/10/2013
"Prospect of a bright future..
KNEE DEEP
Nelson, Tauranga, Havelock North, Wellington, Dunedin
19/10/2013 - 23/09/2018
"Drawn deeply in by immense skill and dedication..
"Spectacle and intimacy as perfectly balanced as the artists..
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Out of the Box (2013)
Auckland
19/10/2013 - 20/10/2013
"Sharp choreography and moments of sublime storytelling..
BREL: THE WORDS AND MUSIC OF JACQUES BREL
Auckland, Nelson, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Wellington
02/11/2012 - 02/03/2014
"Finishes strongly..
"All singers portray standout moments..
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DUCK, DEATH AND THE TULIP
Wellington, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland, Christchurch, Auckland, Invercargill, Napier
18/03/2013 - 27/10/2018
"A theatrical gem for all ages..
"Delightful performance built on a serious fact of life..
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ALBERT BLACK – Teenage Love Crimes
Whangarei
16/10/2013 - 26/10/2013
"Riotous, shocking and thought-provoking..
Pacific Dance Triple Bill
Auckland
19/10/2013 - 19/10/2013
"Brave new worlds, future visions, spirits let loose..
Same Same but Different
Auckland
18/10/2013 - 19/10/2013
"Impossibly alluring artistry..
Kaha (2013-14)
Hastings, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson
13/06/2013 - 15/10/2014
"Strong and empowering, yet playful..
"Sharp acts..
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MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, an historical masque
Dunedin
16/10/2013 - 16/10/2013
"Nostalgia, humour and audacity..