Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
ASSISTED LIVING
Wellington
23/05/2012 - 09/06/2012
"A work in progress..
"It’s like a present I cannot open..
On the other hand - New Zealand School of Dance Choreographic Season 2012
Wellington
18/05/2012 - 26/05/2012
"Students own stamp allows season to shine..
"A journey of talent..
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ULLA’S ODYSSEY & LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR
Auckland
23/05/2012 - 27/05/2012
"One ambitious but poorly staged and incomprehensible; the other good natured and enjoyable..
Riverdance - the Farewell Tour 2012
Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland
22/05/2012 - 10/06/2012
"The star is the ensemble..
"A ravishing river of life and lament..
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Made in New Zealand 2012 - Footnote Dance Company
Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington
22/03/2012 - 13/06/2012
"In Fine Fettle..
"Footnote's excellent pedigree to the fore..
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BARD DAY'S NIGHT
Auckland
21/05/2012 - 26/05/2012
"Hilarious Hirst hits the Bard on the Head..
"Shakespeare Nerd’s Dream..
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RUDALI – THE MOURNER
Auckland
18/05/2012 - 26/10/2013
"Shared Tears..
"Believable yet stylised world kept in sharp, crisp, snappy focus and rhythm..
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BEAUTIFUL LOSERS
Auckland, Wanaka, Cromwell, Taupo, Nelson
16/05/2012 - 27/10/2013
"Biting the Apple..
"Captivated Beats..
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TWO FISH 'N' A SCOOP
Alexandra, , Queenstown, Oamaru, Invercargill, It’s like a present I cannot open, Dunedin, Cromwell
19/05/2012 - 24/06/2012
"Brilliant acting, Kiwi as..
"Bitter sweet comedy and tough questions..
QUANTUM SHEEP AND THE ANIMAL ORCHESTRA
Wellington
09/05/2012 - 12/05/2012
"Undisciplined and aimless..
"Space junk..
MISS FLETCHER SINGS THE BLUES
Hamilton, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington
15/05/2012 - 21/02/2014
"An excruciating delight..
"Traditional issues feel fresh and novel..
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: THE BUDGET SHOW
Wellington
16/05/2012 - 19/05/2012
"Much-needed gap-filler..
"See Winston save the world!..
RIGOLETTO
Auckland, Wellington
19/05/2012 - 17/06/2012
"Rigoletto takes a bold step into today’s world..
"Surprises amid complexities in inventive production..
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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Christchurch
19/05/2012 - 09/06/2012
"Exuberant rendering pleases much..
THE NOWHERE SHOW
Auckland
16/05/2012 - 19/05/2012
"Discomfort and awkwardness..
LOVEPUKE
Dunedin
17/05/2012 - 26/05/2012
"Not for easily shocked..
"A rollercoaster ride through relationship dynamics..