Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Hikule'o
Wellington
13/06/2023 - 14/06/2023
"Stories and movement of Pasifika people not seen often enough..
The Tempestuous
Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington
13/06/2023 - 01/12/2024
"Ashton conjures a tale that’s as salutary as it is richly entertaining..
"Phenomenal energy, vivacity, versatility, inventiveness and humour..
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Shifting Centre
Wellington
08/06/2023 - 10/06/2023
"Breath binds the cast together..
"Offers many seeds for aspiring Pasifika creatives..
'Avaiki Nui Social
Wellington
10/06/2023 - 10/06/2023
"Huge source of cultural pride and happiness for many...
Waiwhakaata - Reflections in the Water 2023
Wellington
07/06/2023 - 10/06/2023
"Many awe-inducing moments..
Paradise Rumour
Auckland
07/06/2023 - 07/06/2023
"The irrefutable force of continual cultural renaissance...
He Huia Kaimanawa 2023
Wellington
09/06/2023 - 11/06/2023
"Mature performers, at the height of their power...
Kōpū
Wellington, Hamilton
06/06/2023 - 24/02/2024
"A show that surrounds you with a strong manawāhine presence..
Coolie: The Story of The Girmityas
Wellington
08/06/2023 - 10/06/2023
"A powerful, mesmerising and moving theatre experience..
CONCERNING THE UFO SIGHTING OUTSIDE MT ROSKILL, AUCKLAND
Wellington, Auckland
07/06/2023 - 11/11/2023
"Thank you, Captain Dana Hayward, may you and your creator live long and prosper..
"A beautiful, delicate, raunchy way of raising questions about how we relate to each other..
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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Manu Malo
Auckland
01/06/2023 - 03/06/2023
"Winning, victorious show...
CLAS 103: Greek Mythology
Auckland
06/06/2023 - 10/06/2023
"Has certain raw and immediate qualities ... Amazing..
Romeo and Juliet 2023
Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North
04/05/2023 - 03/06/2023
"A gripping romantic tale...
"Devote attention to the company’s past as well as to its future...
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THE HAKA PARTY INCIDENT
Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Christchurch
30/03/2021 - 11/11/2023
"The Haka Party Incident – bold, ferocious, essential viewing..
"Me hoki whakamuri kia anga whakamua: Look to the past to move boldly to the future...
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Mr & Mrs Macbeth of Dodson Valley Rd
Nelson
01/06/2023 - 15/06/2023
"Cracking new Kiwi take on The Bard has audience in stitches..
COSÌ FAN TUTTE
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
31/05/2023 - 02/07/2023
"Directorial insight and superbly balanced singing delivered with confidence and relish..
"Sparkling, sophisticated artifice..
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Dakota of the White Flats
Wellington
30/05/2023 - 06/06/2023
"One hell of a rollicking ride, with slick stagecraft and pitch perfect performances..
Hamilton
Auckland
26/05/2023 - 11/06/2023
"Powerhouse cast delivers Hamilton with relevancy, urgency, humour and heart..
All of Us
Nelson
27/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"A compelling story with plenty of humour and great dramatic writing..
Gabby Anderson – Bad(ish) Teacher
Wellington, Auckland
09/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Friendly, engaging, genuine and enthusiastically here for a good time..
"Verbal dexterity is a hallmark of her delivery, as are pause, pace and audience participation..