Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
As You Like It
Dunedin
18/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"AS YOU LIKE IT ..
"Skilful integration of musical elements enhances the emotional depth and comedic moments, eliciting laughter, introspection and appreciation..
Maria Williams – ADHD... The Musical?!
Wellington
16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"Grounded in a fervid, colourful and cartoonish vibe strongly reminiscent of after school TV and a vertiginous and cringey nostalgia..
Guy Montgomery – My Brain Is Blowing Me Crazy
Wellington
17/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"Very specific clever delivery and fantastic rapport with our audience..
Grace Jarvis – This Is The Last Goldfish That I Am Going To Eat For You
Wellington
16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"Fascinating reflections on life, politics, childhood obsessions; the dysfunction and stickiness that comes with being a person..
Hoani Hotene, Danny Sewell & Booth The Clown – Really Good Normal Show
Wellington
17/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"You’ll leave feeling really good, if a little less normal..
Sax Appeal
Auckland
17/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"A funny, surprising, direct and outrageous tonic for a tough week..
James Nokise – Right About Now
Wellington
16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"A superb show that uses comedy to explore a timeless human flaw and bring it home to now..
Brynley Stent – Frigid
Wellington
16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"True or not, frigid or not, we laugh, enjoy and relate ..
James Mustapic – Into the Multi-Media-Verse
Wellington
16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"Masterful comedy plus fascinating alter egos..
Nick Rado – Radology
Wellington
16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"Heritage, health and generational humour plus ‘the perfect joke’..
The Big HOO-HAA! Pōneke (Hearts vs Bones)
Wellington
13/05/2023 - 20/05/2023
"Zings with improvisational talent and is deeply, deeply funny..
Melanie Bracewell – Forget Me Not
Wellington
13/05/2023 - 13/05/2023
"Presented with a delightful ease that belies the exquisite crafting of her thematically aligned comedic commentary..
THE COOL MUM: Jo Ghastly’s Guide to Parenting
Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington
03/07/2020 - 13/05/2023
"Provokes whoops of recognition, groans of sympathy and the buzz of knowing more about the teen..
"A real eye opener..
Pirates!
Lower Hutt, Raumati, Palmerston North, Wellington, Upper Hutt
12/05/2023 - 21/05/2023
"Spiffingly good fun, genuinely rollicking, tuneful and a super intelligent update..
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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Ray Shipley – Fifty Shades of Ray
Wellington
09/05/2023 - 13/05/2023
"A glowing example of how comedy is about how you tell a story..
Sanjay Parbhu – Dope-Amine
Wellington
10/05/2023 - 12/05/2023
"Clever premise and good stories could deliver more on the promise..
Appropriate
Christchurch
06/05/2023 - 03/06/2023
"A provocative dark comedy about the meaning of inheritance..
"Consistent excellence of the acting ensures it never outstays its welcome or overreaches its thought-provoking content..
Kura Forrester – Here If You Need
Wellington
09/05/2023 - 13/05/2023
"Outrageous hilarity and a touch of poignance bring meaning to the cryptic title..
Abby Howells – La Soupco
Wellington, Hamilton
09/03/2023 - 25/02/2024
"Full of originality, disarming honesty and fanciful narrative..
"A lively and insightful ride, bouncing between two states of being..
Sri Nair – Upside Down
Wellington
09/05/2023 - 13/05/2023
"Comedy gold from experiences as an immigrant, parental dismay and therapy sessions..
Tom Sainsbury – Gone Bananas
Wellington
09/05/2023 - 13/05/2023
"Charming realism and warm-hearted humour..