Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Departure Lounge
Nelson
29/03/2023 - 30/03/2023
"Brave and creative work, delivered with searing honesty..
The Impossible Has Already Happened
Wairarapa, Wellington, Taupo, Auckland, Nelson
18/03/2023 - 05/04/2023
"Each dancer has a solo which is revelatory in defining their various identities. As an ensemble the company merged effortlessly…..
"It’s wonderful to note the liaisons between countries, makers, creators and performers coming together to collaborate. ..
Not JUST A Mother
Nelson
29/03/2023 - 30/03/2023
"Well-observed, humorous foray into the muddled mind of motherhood..
THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS
Nelson, Hawea, Brave and creative work, delivered with searing honesty, Christchurch
28/03/2023 - 01/04/2023
"A beautiful blend of spoken-word poetry, music, and theatre, confronting and comforting by turns…..
The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer
Tauranga, Auckland, Nelson, Hawea
25/02/2011 - 30/03/2023
"Sweet, uplifting story and endearing simplicity of its message heart-warming for all ages..
"Captivates with delicacy, finesse, humour and magic..
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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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THE BOOK ADDICT
Wellington, Palmerston North, Nelson
30/08/2022 - 28/03/2023
"It may not be stranger than fiction, but it’s certainly better!..
"Genuine, intimate and honest with many real, raw moments..
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SILENT SPRING REVISITED: Rachel Carson’s Fight for Nature
Wellington, Nelson
13/08/2021 - 28/03/2023
"Entertains, educates and shakes us out of our complacency..
"An unthreatening wake-up call..
Tōrua
Wellington, Nelson
26/03/2023 - 28/10/2023
"Each has a solo, virtuosic, dynamic, detailed, delicate, surprising...
"The work feels instinctual, spiritual, a poignant moment in a backdrop of urban business and carnival atmosphere...
That Conductor's Crazy
Nelson
25/03/2023 - 26/03/2023
"Grandeur, attitude, jargon, chaos and musical humour plus an enjoyable sing-song..
Rutene Spooner's Be Like Billy?
Christchurch, Rotorua, Gisborne, Auckland, Nelson
25/03/2023 - 25/10/2024
"A Question for the Times..
"An outstanding show, a fine performer, so proud of how far we’ve come...
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Sajeela Kershi: Free Speech & Rah-Rah Skirts!
Nelson
23/03/2023 - 25/03/2023
"Engaging, friendly, balances the jokes and humour with thought-provoking moments..
Woyzeck
Nelson
24/03/2023 - 29/03/2023
"Hilarious and horrific, wicked and witty, brilliant and brutal, energetic and erratic..
Real
Nelson
23/03/2023 - 24/03/2023
"A talented and exciting new local talent..
Metamorphosis
Nelson
23/03/2023 - 28/03/2023
"Tragi-comic treatment of alienation, identity and the human condition is unique, powerful and truly memorable..
THE KING OF TAKING
Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington
14/10/2022 - 25/03/2023
"Entertaining excellence that pricks the pretensions of those in power..
"Masterful miming and a theatre full of laughter..
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Artefact - How to Behave in a Museum
Global, Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth
20/03/2022 - 12/10/2023
"ENJOYMENT CURATED TO PERFECTION..
"Charming Funny and Human..
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OLIVE COPPERBOTTOM
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Nelson, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Dunedin
18/04/2017 - 16/12/2023
"Versatile virtuoso Ashton..
"Caters to a range of tastes with energy and joy..
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Fever: Return of the Ula
Nelson
28/10/2022 - 29/10/2022
"Light-hearted and raunchy with a strong message..