Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
New Zealand School of Dance 45th Anniversary Graduation Season
Wellington
21/11/2012 - 01/12/2012
"Polish, panache and joie de vivre..
CHARLES DICKENS PERFORMS A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Hastings, Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch, Oamaru, Auckland,
16/11/2012 - 26/11/2012
"More matter, less art?..
"Brought to convincing life with warmth and skill..
THE MOUSETRAP
Wellington
15/11/2012 - 24/11/2012
"Not trapped..
"Enduring ‘trap’ is delightful..
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CHOP/STICK
Auckland, Wellington
20/11/2012 - 12/10/2013
"Clever comedy..
"Fluent, fluid and wonderfully entertaining..
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The Wishing Tree
Wellington
08/12/2009 - 24/11/2012
"Energetic and fun, if a bit uneven..
"Proactive conviction and generous interactivity..
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THE TIGERS OF WRATH
Wellington
03/11/2012 - 01/12/2012
"Crucial questions provoked..
"Play charts shifts in NZ society..
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Giselle
Wellington, Christchurch, Invercargill, Dunedin, Auckland
07/11/2012 - 02/12/2012
"Giselle - a truly magnificent production..
"A privilege to be part of..
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Roger Hall’s CINDERELLA The Pantomime
Wellington
17/11/2012 - 12/01/2013
"Cinderella with modern twist lots of fun for all the family..
"A rattling good family show..
LOVE AND MONEY
Wellington, Auckland
15/11/2012 - 24/08/2013
"Sensuous, ribald, off-beat and great..
"Alignment of theatre and cabaret creates a better future for both..
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ORDINARY DARKNESS
London
14/11/2012 - 01/12/2012
"Paddling in murky waters..
CALENDAR GIRLS
Dunedin
10/11/2012 - 08/12/2012
"Warm-hearted comedy balances humour and pathos..
"Fine entertainment from expert cast..
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TELL ME ON A SUNDAY
Auckland
14/11/2012 - 24/11/2012
"Left in a bind..
"At her best with lyrical, understated interpretation of ballads..
EIGENGRAU
Auckland, Wellington
25/09/2012 - 24/11/2012
"Tight, effective, intelligent and fervent directing of assertive, authentic and raw performances..
"Deconstructed modern romcom engages well at emotional level..
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THE MOTOR CAMP
Palmerston North
03/11/2012 - 15/12/2012
"More to these archetypical characters than first meets the eye..
"Clever psychology within high entertainment..