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[Editor’s note: Lynn Freeman is a reporter, writer, broadcaster and producer. https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/presenters/lynn-freeman ]

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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.

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Te Kaupoi

Wellington, Auckland

10/06/2010 - 23/07/2010

"Power reduced by unrevealed motivations..

"Cheeky humour escapes from repressive and brutal nz police state..

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Tea for Toot

Auckland, Wellington

21/05/2010 - 16/07/2011

"Charming and unique..

"A magical and menacing must-see!..

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Coffee Cups and a Porridge Pot at Frying Pan Lake

Wellington

19/05/2010 - 22/05/2010

"Charming..

"A cosy Teacaddy show..

Lullaby Jock

Wellington, Auckland

27/07/2009 - 29/05/2010

"A brave piece..

"One man show (not that you’d notice) is a brilliant portrayal of a father by his son..

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Elimination Rounds

Wellington, Auckland

30/03/2010 - 10/04/2010

"Bold Binge Culture..

"Political animals..

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The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy

Wellington

14/03/2010 - 21/03/2010

"Liked by children..

"A quirky, offbeat tale that works..

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11 and 12

Wellington

10/03/2010 - 14/03/2010

"Failed to fire..

"Political theatre at its most quiet..

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Mark Twain & Me in Mâoriland

Wellington

13/03/2010 - 24/07/2010

"Magic and comedy in return visit to Maoriland..

"Absorbing quest a very special experience..

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360

Wellington

12/03/2010 - 21/03/2010

"A thrilling theatrical experience..

"A new spin on an old tale..

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He Reo Aroha

Palmerston North, Wellington, Otaki, Christchurch, Auckland, Feilding

09/03/2010 - 14/03/2013

"Dexterity, intelligence, warmth, passion, humour, and a fine musicality..

"A magical piece of theatre..

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The Arrival

Wellington, Auckland, Seoul, South Korea

12/03/2009 - 15/07/2012

"The Arrival exceeds expectations..

"Organically articulate, skilful, lyrical, universal and inspirational..

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Wannabe

Wellington

24/02/2010 - 27/03/2010

"A genuine superstar..

"A unique performance from an amazingly talented actor..

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Irrepressible Urge

Wellington

23/02/2010 - 25/02/2010

"Enchanting, unnerving, moving …..

"Telling tales..

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A Love Tail

Wellington

23/02/2010 - 03/03/2010

"Near perfect..

"Winning performances..

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Who’s Neat? You!

Wellington

16/02/2010 - 04/03/2010

"Edgy fun..

"A clever and original concept creatively put together..

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SALON

Tauranga, Christchurch, Hamilton, Wellington, Wanaka, Nelson

19/02/2010 - 27/10/2013

"Intruding on an intensely private episode..

"Nice insights and clever lines..

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back/words

Wellington

17/02/2010 - 27/03/2010

"Intriguing, humorous, moving..

"Absolutely worth it..

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For Real

Wellington

19/02/2010 - 21/02/2010

"Unforgettable performances..

"Refreshing to be this engaged..

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Sir John Falstaff and the Merry Wives of Windsor

Wellington, Wairarapa

04/02/2010 - 27/02/2010

"Fawlty Housewives..

"Knight’s quest for wealth full of laughs..

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The Immortals

Wellington

11/02/2010 - 27/02/2010

"Slevin passes with flying colours..

"A wonderfully understated performance..

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Pirates Vs Ninjas

Wellington

02/02/2010 - 15/02/2010

"A complete and total blast..

"Wild ride..

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What's in a Man?

Wellington

04/02/2010 - 12/02/2010

"Clumsy men..

"Question marks over play dealing with men’s issues..

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Vernon God Little

Wellington

04/02/2010 - 13/02/2010

"Modern day Hamlet..

"Vernon God Little..

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