Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Wahine Mātātoa: the (mostly) true story of Erihāpeti Pātahi
Dunedin
21/06/2024 - 23/06/2024
"Comedy protects audience from our painful history of (ongoing) colonisation and sexism..
"Beautifully encapsulates the binding power of whakapapa to connect us through time..
The Tīwhas: A Matariki Spectacular
Wellington
19/06/2024 - 29/06/2024
"Flamboyant, lush and absolutely rooted in truth, heart and love..
Red, White, and Brass
Auckland
18/06/2024 - 07/07/2024
"A big dose of sunshine that you cannot allow to exist without you...
Nicola Cheeseman is Back
Auckland
19/06/2024 - 07/07/2024
"Rimmer's delightful, straight-talking character explores how women are perceived in society as they age..
Prima Facie
Auckland
18/06/2024 - 22/06/2024
"Sublime storytelling shaped for us by a theatre genius. A gift without ego...
Heartbreak Hotel
Hastings, Wellington
26/10/2023 - 23/06/2024
"Heartbreak captivatingly explored with humanity, humour and songs..
"Nuanced and powerful; hilarious, heartwarming and moving. You won’t leave heartbroken ..
Hector
Wellington
18/06/2024 - 22/06/2024
"An adventurous challenge mostly met..
MOANA Showcase 2024
Auckland
15/06/2024 - 15/06/2024
"A meeting place, the space-between, the Wā/Vā,..
Subtle Dances
Auckland, Dunedin
15/03/2021 - 15/04/2021
"The audience collectively captivated and spellbound..
"Whoops and whistles of delight..
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The Tempest
Dunedin
13/06/2024 - 16/06/2024
"Pure delight..
Le comte Ory (The Count Ory)
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
30/05/2024 - 29/06/2024
"A production of fizzing vitality and imaginative presentation...
"A comedy of disguises..
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Skin Hunger - Solo
Hastings, Auckland, New Plymouth
27/10/2023 - 15/06/2024
"A cathartic experience of self-expression, self-exploration and self-forgiveness..
"‘Skin Hunger-Solo’, seen through a new lens, should be on your ‘must-see’ list. It's great work!..
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WINK by Jen Silverman
Auckland
11/06/2024 - 15/06/2024
"Executes on the philosophy of theatre as psycho-drama as though it were a manifesto ..
Cubbin Concert
Christchurch
13/06/2024 - 16/06/2024
"Fun, silliness and an unexpected new ear worm...
Weredingo
Auckland
06/06/2024 - 07/06/2024
"The ground is alive with ceremony..
GURU OF CHAI
Auckland & Wellington, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, NYC, USA, Christchurch, Raumati
11/02/2010 - 11/08/2024
"Guru of Chai is ‘pure theatre magic’..
"Resonant themes of love, loss and redemption leave a lasting impact..
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HE MĀORI?
Wellington, Palmerston North
21/06/2022 - 14/06/2024
"A powerful testament to the enduring quest to belong..
"Vital storytelling..
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FWB: Friends With Boundaries
Wellington
11/06/2024 - 15/06/2024
"A revelatory snapshot of midlife desires, disappointments and delight..
TRYGVE WAKENSHAW - NAUTILUS
Auckland, New Plymouth
28/04/2015 - 09/06/2024
"A madcap, brilliant, fabulously funny, hilariously naughty tonic..
"Engaging, challenging and at times confronting..
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Station
Auckland
07/06/2024 - 07/06/2024
"What the ‘Vā’ in street dance can look like...
CONFESSIONS OF A SLEEPWALKING INSOMNIAC
Wellington
08/09/2022 - 09/06/2024
"Writing, acting and directing blend perfectly..
"Uses humour and pathos to gently guide us towards seeing complexity..
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