Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Echolalia and Temptation
Wellington
30/06/2011 - 09/07/2011
"An opportunity not to be missed..
Womanz Work! Plays from New Zealand’s Female Playwrights
(not a specified venue)
31/05/2011 - 08/07/2011
"Energetic and engaging no frills theatre..
"Delicious slices of theatrical pie splendidly acted and beautifully directed..
Taste Me - The Live Series
Auckland
28/06/2011 - 29/06/2011
"Taster invites return for more..
Hamlet Dies at the End
Wellington
28/06/2011 - 09/07/2011
"Stellar cast brings theatre story to amusing life..
"Humour and heart..
GURU OF CHAI
Auckland & Wellington, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, NYC, USA, Christchurch, Raumati
11/02/2010 - 11/08/2024
"Guru of Chai is ‘pure theatre magic’..
"Resonant themes of love, loss and redemption leave a lasting impact..
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The Last Taniwha
Auckland, Dunedin
23/06/2011 - 15/03/2013
"Potential yet to be realised..
"Strong text and performers undermined by directorial inconsistencies..
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Closer
Wellington
22/06/2011 - 01/07/2011
"Struggled to care..
Skin Tight
Auckland
22/06/2011 - 25/06/2011
"Revel in the sensuality of one of our best stories..
Awhi Tapu
Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington
22/06/2011 - 30/07/2011
"Truly remarkable revival..
"A subtly subversive confrontation..
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Meet the Churchills
Wellington
18/06/2011 - 16/07/2011
"Iconic British Churchill family makes fine fodder for a fascinating piece of theatre..
"Schedule your meeting with these superbly crafted characters now..
Thricely? Precisely. A pocket full of Pips
Wellington
16/06/2011 - 25/06/2011
"Compulsive cycles of behaviour out in the open..
"A definite must-see..
Station to Station
New Plymouth, Hamilton, Nelson, Hastings
16/06/2011 - 13/09/2011
"Pushes boundaries with strong message..
"Darkly funny thought-provoking journey worth taking..
McKenzie Country
Wellington
14/06/2011 - 25/06/2011
"Held together by excellent performances..
Strange Resting Places - AOTNZ
New Zealand wide
01/06/2011 - 01/07/2011
"Utterly captivating..
Triple Bill by Touch Compass
Wellington
09/06/2011 - 11/06/2011
"Triple Bill a trifecta of triumphant dance..
C’Mon Black!
Wellington, Wanaka, Tauranga
13/04/2011 - 27/10/2011
"A stereotype in three dimensions..
"Far from being just a game..
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TIC TIC
Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, , Dunedin
04/05/2010 - 06/10/2012
"Disparate components flow smoothly..
"Quite simply an inspiration..
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Hotel - A Cabaret
Auckland, Dunedin
14/10/2010 - 03/07/2011
"Phenomenal talents..
"Consummate showmanship in theatrical equivalent of a compilation tape..
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Joan of Hearts
Auckland
10/06/2011 - 11/06/2011
"Experimental, courageous outcomes..
Two Daft Sopranos
Auckland
10/06/2011 - 11/06/2011
"Repetitious romp..