Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Same Time, Next Year
Christchurch
06/07/2011 - 09/07/2011
"Romantic comedy warms the heart, tickles the ribs..
"Genuine chemistry and warmth..
Nga Hau e Wha
Wellington
29/06/2011 - 09/07/2011
"Spine chilling at times..
"Boldly exploring indigenous philosophies through artistic collaboration..
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The Laramie Project
Wellington
04/07/2011 - 07/07/2011
"Consistent ensemble work makes for great theatre..
Short+Sweet Theatre, Auckland 2011
Auckland
05/07/2011 - 17/07/2011
"2012 Top 30 – Week 2 Sweet As..
"Top 20 Week 2: Bigger, brighter, better..
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The Family Wilder
Auckland
05/07/2011 - 09/07/2011
"An excellent cracking thriller in the classic style with a particularly local voice..
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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An Oak Tree
Wellington
02/07/2011 - 30/07/2011
"Profoundly entertaining..
On The Upside-Down of the World
Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Hamilton, Tauranga, NYC, USA, Nelson, Wanaka, Christchurch, Wellington
01/07/2011 - 25/08/2014
"Interrogating multiple selves..
"Sweet, heartfelt and tenderly funny star performance..
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One Day Moko
Wellington, Auckland
28/06/2011 - 01/09/2012
"Reality confronted..
"Solo performance of heart and character a real treat..
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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..
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..