Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Land of the Long Long Drive
Wellington
08/04/2023 - 22/04/2023
"Crystal clear why it took out Playmarket’s Plays for the Young competition in 2022: consistently fantastic..
The Worm
Auckland
05/04/2023 - 05/04/2023
"Humour, energy, delight and a surprising amount of death in a production full of heart..
Cringeworthy - Swinging in the 60s!
Wellington, Palmerston North
01/04/2023 - 17/03/2024
"Bingo for boomers: A sashay through the 60s at a thousand miles an hour..
"Smooth, confident, quality pop – enthralling and memorable..
The Impossible Has Already Happened
Wairarapa, Wellington, Taupo, Auckland, Nelson
18/03/2023 - 05/04/2023
"Each dancer has a solo which is revelatory in defining their various identities. As an ensemble the company merged effortlessly…..
"It’s wonderful to note the liaisons between countries, makers, creators and performers coming together to collaborate. ..
Not JUST A Mother
Nelson
29/03/2023 - 30/03/2023
"Well-observed, humorous foray into the muddled mind of motherhood..
MAUREEN – HARBINGER OF DEATH
Wanaka
31/03/2023 - 01/04/2023
"Refreshing and at times uncomfortably reflective ..
THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS
Nelson, Hawea, Crystal clear why it took out Playmarket’s Plays for the Young competition in 2022: consistently fantastic, Christchurch
28/03/2023 - 01/04/2023
"A beautiful blend of spoken-word poetry, music, and theatre, confronting and comforting by turns…..
WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT
Auckland, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Wellington
30/03/2023 - 02/12/2023
"The art of Waiting for Godot..
"Profoundly entertaining. Don’t wait, book now...
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Woman of Words
Wanaka
27/03/2023 - 27/03/2023
"At once profoundly cerebral, unflinchingly erotic, exquisitely artistic and brutally dramatic . . ...
CORE
Wellington
30/03/2023 - 01/04/2023
"An intimate, thoughtful and sensory story of love, life and all the silly nonsense in between..
The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer
Tauranga, Auckland, Nelson, Hawea
25/02/2011 - 30/03/2023
"Sweet, uplifting story and endearing simplicity of its message heart-warming for all ages..
"Captivates with delicacy, finesse, humour and magic..
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Brendon Green - I'm Happy You're Here
Dunedin
23/03/2023 - 24/03/2023
"A must-see comedy show that pushes boundaries..
REMOTE THOUGHTS – Musings from the Bush
Hawea
27/03/2023 - 28/03/2023
"Strong performance reflects the zeitgeist of an intense and beautiful world..
The John Show
Dunedin
23/03/2023 - 25/03/2023
"Amusing, with occasional pathos..
Cartographies of a Future
Dunedin
25/03/2023 - 26/03/2023
"A multi-media interactive installation work..
THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW
Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne
09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024
"Rage, discomfort and healing humour..
"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..
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Much Ado About Nothing (The Barden Party)
Dunedin
24/03/2023 - 24/03/2023
"Rockabilly retelling of Much Ado..
FIRESTARTER: THE STORY OF BANGARRA
Global
07/03/2023 - 26/03/2023
"Their path as cultural leaders seemed fated, inevitable. They had found their ‘ mob of survival’ and took charge of…..
THE BOOK ADDICT
Wellington, Palmerston North, Nelson
30/08/2022 - 28/03/2023
"It may not be stranger than fiction, but it’s certainly better!..
"Genuine, intimate and honest with many real, raw moments..
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愛,媽媽 (Love, Mum)
Dunedin
24/03/2023 - 25/03/2023
"Unforgettable visual imagery..
SILENT SPRING REVISITED: Rachel Carson’s Fight for Nature
Wellington, Nelson
13/08/2021 - 28/03/2023
"Entertains, educates and shakes us out of our complacency..
"An unthreatening wake-up call..
Tōrua
Wellington, Nelson
26/03/2023 - 28/10/2023
"Each has a solo, virtuosic, dynamic, detailed, delicate, surprising...
"The work feels instinctual, spiritual, a poignant moment in a backdrop of urban business and carnival atmosphere...