Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Essence Unfolding
Auckland
19/09/2024 - 21/09/2024
"A testament to the power of art in helping people work and walk through the dark..
"Green’s outstanding physical journey drenched in the imagery of hope, of optimism, of promise...
ASPiRE - The Northern Dance Network
Auckland
13/10/2024 - 13/10/2024
"New and experienced dancers in a curtain call that the audience can't get enough of...
REALM of TEARS - Rewa Fowles and Renee Wiki
Auckland
13/10/2024 - 13/10/2024
"Evocative, delicate at times, angry at others, with exciting idiosyncratic dance structures..
PŪHEKE - Louise Pōtiki Bryant
Auckland
12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
"Prolonged applause and gratitude for profoundly rich fare..
UnReel
Wellington
18/12/2023 - 13/10/2024
"Playful, high energy show designed to provoke discussion, outrage, activism, social change..
"‘The House Always Wins’ key take-away in unforgettable production..
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Closing Night Show: This Might Get Weird
Wellington
12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
"A breath of fresh air giving ample opportunities to every cast member..
Before We Slip Beneath the Sea
Wellington
12/10/2024 - 20/10/2024
"An absorbing and salutary experience..
A Doll's House
Christchurch
12/10/2024 - 09/11/2024
"Timeless message delivered through insight, skill and emotional engagement..
Bee Gees Night Fever
Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland
04/10/2024 - 02/11/2024
"Ensures their music is Stayin’ Alive ..
TWO - Royal New Zealand Ballet & BalletCollective Aotearoa
Auckland
11/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
"Eclectic iterations on ballet’s enchantments..
Peter Pan
Auckland
08/10/2024 - 03/11/2024
"Pantastical panto of pirates, fairies and unending innocence..
PĪATA - Tūrongo Collective & Anne Plamondon
Auckland
10/10/2024 - 13/10/2024
"Conceived with purity, performed with power and elegance, deeply satisfying...
Meet the Filipinos
Wellington
11/10/2024 - 11/10/2024
"A refreshing boost of creative energy..
Pulsión - a Sensory Universe
Wellington
10/10/2024 - 10/10/2024
"Very personal, impactful and insightful..
There Used to Be Magic, Once
Wellington
10/10/2024 - 10/10/2024
"Improv meets TTRPG..
"Just gives us the concept of a plan for performance..
THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW
Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne
09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024
"Rage, discomfort and healing humour..
"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..
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It’s us, in the end
Wellington
09/10/2024 - 09/10/2024
"Great story variety and quotes with strong character emotions..
Bodyworks
Wellington
09/10/2024 - 09/10/2024
"A reminder that movement and feeling in tune with your body is not only the domain of dancers and athletes..
Songs from a Spellbound City
Wellington
08/10/2024 - 08/10/2024
"Captivating blend of absurdity and emotional resonance..
Kōrero Paki
Wellington
08/10/2024 - 08/10/2024
"Monologues inspire great material to spark ideas..
All Aboard!
Wellington
08/10/2024 - 08/10/2024
"The creative alchemy of improv is alive and pumping at BATS..