Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Antipodes Creature
Christchurch
04/10/2013 - 06/10/2013
"When Opposites Collide..
ECHOLALIA
Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
25/02/2012 - 22/08/2014
"Strong contribution to contemporary clowning and the conversation about autism..
"Fresh and Funny Surprise Package..
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HUNTING AND GATHERING
Wellington
02/10/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Slick portrait of Gen Ys..
"Brisk, energetic, whimsical and enjoyable..
Still Standing Silent
Christchurch
04/10/2013 - 06/10/2013
"Unpredictability makes for compelling viewing..
GO SOLO 2013 – GROUP D
Wellington
03/10/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Intriguing, charismatic, fascinating, disturbing..
NIU SILA
Hamilton, Auckland, Whangarei, Christchurch, Nelson
13/09/2013 - 25/10/2013
"Scintillating and unforgettable..
"Tuai Sila 8½ years later..
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THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND BALLET AT 60
Global
30/07/2013 - 31/12/2013
"Uneven coverage..
GO SOLO 2013 – GROUP C
Wellington
02/10/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Touching, eccentric, expressive, hypnotic..
To Be Glorified
Auckland
03/10/2013 - 05/10/2013
"“there being a story to be told”..
HAMLET
Auckland
03/10/2013 - 12/10/2013
"The Red Tragedy..
"Dark and pithy tragic tale tackled with integrity..
NEW ZEALAND'S NOT TALENT
Hamilton
03/10/2013 - 05/10/2013
"Wannabe hell has hidden gems..
GO SOLO 2013 – GROUP B
Wellington
02/10/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Charming, diverse, captivating, contrasting..
THE MODERN MĀORI QUARTET in NGĀ BRO E WHĀ
Auckland
03/10/2013 - 09/10/2013
"Funny, tragic, full of hope and wisdom..
JOSEPH HARPER in THINK: TREE (Omoutautahi)
Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington
03/05/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Witty, literary, metaphysical and thrumming with nervous energy..
"Endearing, quirky, spontaneous, touching..
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GO SOLO 2013 - GROUP A
Wellington
02/10/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Contrast, conflict, confrontation, rock..
ALLIE & BEEP
Hamilton
03/10/2013 - 05/10/2013
"Yet to realise its potential..
BLACK FAGGOT
Wellington, Nelson, Edinburgh, Scotland, Melbourne, Australia, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth
16/02/2013 - 02/09/2015
"Powerful humanising of initially stock characters..
"Honest, raw, energetic, thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking..
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DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
Wellington
01/10/2013 - 05/10/2013
"Offbeat American beauty portrays healing power of love..
"A helluva ride..
KEEP/SELF
Christchurch, Auckland
01/10/2013 - 22/11/2013
"Meaningful encounters and gentle social commentary..
"Shared bill leaves room for elaboration..
HALLOWEENIES!
Wellington
30/09/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Strong structure supports Monster improv..
"Excellent incorporation of ‘ask fors’..
THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES
Wellington
28/09/2013 - 12/10/2013
"Famous story amusingly staged..
"Unbelievably imaginative..