Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Firebird
Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Auckland
29/07/2021 - 02/09/2021
"The triumph of renewal and creativity over devastation...
"Brave, innovative and welcome..
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I’M NOT GOING TO LIE TO YOU
Wellington
10/03/2021 - 30/10/2021
"A wild gorgeous creature..
"A fabulous, intimate, memorable exploration..
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Ciggie Butts in the Sand
Wellington, Auckland
14/07/2021 - 06/03/2024
"Gentle nurturing within a grieving process...
"Planting seeds for impetus? Perhaps...
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The Most Naked
Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin
24/06/2021 - 22/10/2022
"Stripping Away the Layers on Nudity..
"A cabaret of skin and bone..
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TAP HEAD
Wellington
13/07/2021 - 17/07/2021
"Evokes empathy, compassion, admiration and quite a few chuckles..
BADJELLY THE WITCH (2021)
Wellington
10/07/2021 - 23/07/2021
"A kids’ delight..
THE WHITE TREE
Wellington
10/07/2021 - 25/07/2021
"An honest telling for children of the dangers facing our native birds and trees..
THAT’S ALL SHE WROTE
Wellington
11/08/2020 - 10/07/2021
"Puts the ladies of musical theatre in the spotlight..
"Would not be out of place as a headliner at the NZ Arts Festival..
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WHADDARYA?
Wellington
02/07/2021 - 03/07/2021
"Affirms the inestimable value of our performing arts..
SWEENEY TODD The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Wellington
30/06/2021 - 04/07/2021
"Bloody, bawdy and glorious..
ELLING
Wellington
29/06/2021 - 24/07/2021
"May well reach its potential..
WHEN BOOTY CALLS
Wellington
29/06/2021 - 12/03/2022
"A gorgeous work with delightful chaos, joyous control and little pieces of sincerity..
"Fun romp to warm your cockles ARRRR-tily recommended..
TE WHEKE
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Whangarei, Hastings, Palmerston North, Dunedin
11/06/2021 - 19/10/2022
"A Graceful Whakapapa..
"Te Wheke Has Many Tendrils..
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GUYS AND DOLLS
Wellington
25/06/2021 - 03/07/2021
"Strong performances, anachronistic costuming..
LOVE, LINDA: The Life of Mrs Cole Porter
Wellington, New Plymouth, Blenheim
28/11/2020 - 24/06/2021
"Excellent script and generous performance with comedy and emotional reveals..
"Flows stylishly from monologue to song with musical and emotional depth and life..
TE MAURI O PŌHUTU
Wellington
05/06/2021 - 26/06/2021
"Tension, reflection and dissipation...
TINĀ
Wellington
16/06/2021 - 17/06/2021
"Inspiring other young Pacific women..
"A collective rhythm unfolds of women...
O Le Pa'a Ma Ona Vae
Wellington
16/06/2021 - 17/06/2021
"Powerful cast of movers..