Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
Auckland
09/11/2012 - 17/11/2012
"Bittersweet joy in sublimely human capturing of lost souls and despair..
BABY FACE
Wellington
08/11/2012 - 17/11/2012
"Admirable intentions fall short of potential..
13
Auckland
06/11/2012 - 10/11/2012
"Challenge accepted..
"Strong energy between actors in commendable production of ambitious play..
HOME
New Zealand wide
04/11/2012 - 25/11/2012
"Beauty and fortitude between a warm welcome and a fond farewell..
"Perfectly pitched..
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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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NUCLEAR FAMILY
Wellington, Auckland
24/07/2012 - 10/11/2012
"No dud..
"Characters vividly drawn and extremely enjoyable..
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INTO THE UNCANNY VALLEY
Wellington
03/11/2012 - 17/11/2012
"Theatrically exquisite, but pointless and meaningless..
"Science joins theatre..
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RABBIT HOLE
Hamilton
06/11/2012 - 10/11/2012
"Touching and uplifting..
"Engaging exploration of humanity..
LIKE SMOKE IN HERE and NORMA STRONG
Auckland
06/11/2012 - 10/11/2012
"Absurd choices..
"A nihilist’s wet dream and beef on a fluffy hook..
PAPER SKY: A Love Story
Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Oamaru, Invercargill
04/03/2011 - 05/05/2014
"Exquisite..
"Puppetry and illusion..
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Auckland
01/11/2012 - 01/12/2012
"Triffically Entertaining..
"Flower power with a dark edge..
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BREL: THE WORDS AND MUSIC OF JACQUES BREL
Auckland, Nelson, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Wellington
02/11/2012 - 02/03/2014
"Finishes strongly..
"All singers portray standout moments..
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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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