Review Archive
[Editor’s note: Lynn Freeman is a reporter, writer, broadcaster and producer. https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/presenters/lynn-freeman ]
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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