Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Intricate Art of Actually Caring
Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, New Plymouth, Hastings, Hamilton, Wanaka
10/02/2009 - 28/06/2012
"On the road again..
"Deliciously laconic, funny and captivating..
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IN SPITE OF HIMSELF
New Zealand wide, Christchurch
30/04/2012 - 30/06/2012
"Innovative and challenging work plants seeds of further enquiry..
"Much to enjoy and ponder..
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IAN MCKELLEN ON STAGE – with Shakespeare, Tolkien and you!
New Zealand wide
05/05/2012 - 24/06/2012
"A genial, waggish giant of the theatre..
"A rare opportunity, not to be missed..
SPACE BITCHES
Wellington
28/02/2012 - 03/03/2012
"A farce wearing its heart on its sleeve..
"If this is the means, what is the end?..
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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KAHA: Short Works (2012)
Hamilton, Auckland, Taupo
13/05/2012 - 23/06/2012
"Review: Kaha Short Works for Matariki..
"Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa : Let us keep close together, not far apart...
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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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ASSISTED LIVING
Wellington
23/05/2012 - 09/06/2012
"A work in progress..
"It’s like a present I cannot open..
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, Engaging play worth second look, 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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