Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Show Pony
Auckland
24/02/2012 - 25/02/2012
"The SHOW PONY effect..
"‘Avin’ a laff with universally personal shtick..
CONFESSIONS
Wellington
23/02/2012 - 29/02/2012
"Tragic tales of credible horror..
DIVAS AND THE BEAST
Wellington
23/02/2012 - 26/02/2012
"A good concept well executed..
PUPPET FICTION
Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
22/02/2012 - 28/08/2016
"An inventive, kitsch and heart-felt honouring..
"A knock-out..
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Theatre du Grind Guignol - A Triple Feature
Dunedin
23/02/2012 - 25/02/2012
"Nothing bad has happened here – it doesn’t even happen once..
Vague Meditations and the Irresponsible Use of a Time Machine
Auckland
23/02/2012 - 23/02/2012
"Uniquely creative piece brought to life..
Dance like a Butterfly Dream Boy
Auckland
22/02/2012 - 23/02/2012
"Testosterone Overload..
"Re-adjust, but keep on skipping..
Be | Longing: a verbatim play
Global, Auckland, Dunedin, Wellington
22/02/2012 - 31/05/2020
"Fascinating and poignant stories..
"Universality in every detail..
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BE GLAD YOU’RE NEUROTIC
Wellington, Dunedin
21/02/2012 - 17/03/2012
"Somewhat pointless?..
"Normal neuroses..
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SEA OF STORIES
Wellington
17/02/2012 - 26/02/2012
""I couldn’t help wondering why a local story wasn’t being performed"..
"Charming and interesting moments amid lack of build and uneven pace..
Twelfth Night
Wairarapa, Wellington
09/02/2012 - 03/03/2012
"Classic Shakespeare fare..
"Flappers by the sea add to the laughs..
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PART TIME PROSTITUTE: the secret life of a Wellington hooker
Wellington
22/02/2012 - 25/02/2012
"Much more than a voyeuristic peek..
MIXED NUTS 2- Underworld
Auckland
22/02/2012 - 26/02/2012
"Fresh, sparkling, captivating and invigorating..
THE ARTEFACT PROJECT
Auckland
22/02/2012 - 25/02/2012
"Immaculate preliminaries undermined by demonstrative performance and implausible epiphany..
HEREAFTER
Christchurch, Dunedin
22/02/2012 - 23/03/2012
"Challenging theatre for those with the stomach for it..
"A challenge to leave our comfort zones..
Whispering Birds
Hamilton
18/02/2012 - 20/02/2012
"A moving hush..
The First Asian AB
Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington
13/09/2011 - 25/02/2012
"Local bromance a winning combo..
"Not about the rugby..
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INVISIBLE ATOM
Auckland
21/02/2012 - 25/02/2012
"Invisible Man..
"Surprisingly intimate portrait of a man in crisis..
Call Cutta in a Box
Auckland
17/02/2012 - 25/02/2012
"Pick up the Phone..
"Innovative ‘reality theatre’ format satisfies and amuses..
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Venturina Venturina
Hamilton
19/02/2012 - 22/02/2012
"Splendid ensemble acting with pace, timing and energy..