Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
HIRAETH
Nelson, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Auckland, Wellington, Wairarapa, Christchurch, Wanaka
19/09/2015 - 07/11/2015
"Feel-good theatre..
"We are the river..
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ILLUMINATE
Christchurch
29/09/2015 - 30/09/2015
"Lighting a lamp for others..
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
Christchurch
30/09/2015 - 10/10/2015
"Generously endowed with imagination..
MANIFESTO 2083
Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington, New Plymouth, Christchurch
29/09/2015 - 02/09/2017
"Thought-provoking and well-produced..
"Totally subversive and utterly intriguing..
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THE BLUE-BEARDED LADY
Wellington, Christchurch
27/09/2015 - 02/04/2016
"Utterly charming in a ghoulish kind of way...
"A fierce re-gendering of a classic tale..
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THE BOOKBINDER
Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wanaka, Tauranga, Wairarapa, Christchurch, Invercargill, Edinburgh, Scotland, Gisborne
19/02/2014 - 10/10/2019
"Intrinsic magic mesmerises..
"Makes you see the world with fresh eyes..
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DANGEROUS BODIES
Christchurch
26/09/2015 - 27/09/2015
"Wonderfully satisfying - and challenging..
OUTSTANDING FEET 2015
Christchurch
25/09/2015 - 25/09/2015
"Youthful passion, dedication and enthusiasm..
FROM BROADWAY TO LA SCALA
Christchurch
20/09/2015 - 20/09/2015
"Strongest in solos and duets..
A Midsummer Night's Dream (RNZB)
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Napier, Global
20/08/2015 - 12/04/2020
"The course of true love never did run smooth..
"A feel-good ballet to enjoy at home..
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SWING
Auckland, Christchurch
10/09/2015 - 19/09/2015
"Swing when you're winning..
"Captivating, endearing, heart-warming tale..
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DAFFODILS [inspired by true events]
Auckland, Hamilton, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Christchurch, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland
14/03/2014 - 28/08/2016
"Slick, honest and truly beautiful..
"A profound change-inviting play and musical masterpiece..
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BAND OF MAGICIANS
Auckland, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Christchurch
20/08/2015 - 19/09/2015
"If you love magic and theatre, treat yourself..
"You got me!..
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LIVE LIVE CINEMA: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Tauranga, Dunedin, Havelock North, Nelson, Global
14/05/2015 - 27/03/2022
"Wholeheartedly worth watching..
"Most of all it is really, really clever..
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CAL WILSON: It Could Have Been Me
Christchurch
10/09/2015 - 11/09/2015
"Jokes become running gags that dance their way to a satisfying pay-off..
THE WHITE GUITAR
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Rotorua, Napier, Tauranga, Nelson
01/09/2015 - 21/10/2016
"The truth of the Luafutu family also sets us free..
"Incredible story earns respectful ovation..
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THE MAURICIO KAGEL PROJECT
Christchurch
10/09/2015 - 11/09/2015
"Commitment, skill and creative high jinks..