Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Christchurch
11/02/2023 - 11/03/2023
"A sparking romantic romp..
"Kiwi version of Sense and Sensibility more pantomime than period drama..
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THE TEMPEST
Wellington
11/02/2023 - 26/02/2023
"The calm before The Tempest, with humour..
"A clearly expressed, visually interesting and stimulating celebration of Summer Shakespeare’s 40th year..
I Didn't Invite You Here to Lecture Me
Dunedin, Christchurch
13/10/2022 - 10/02/2023
"At once thoughtful, funny and absorbing, the compilation and performance are a theatrical treat...
"The magic here is the nostalgia..
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SKIN HUNGER
Auckland
07/02/2023 - 10/02/2023
"A story for all of us performed by artists with the gift of sublime comic timing and a deep understanding…..
Retail Therapy
Auckland
01/02/2023 - 03/02/2023
"A satirical look at the dangers of consumerism through contemporary dance..
RARU E MARUAKAĪTĀ
Wellington
01/02/2023 - 04/02/2023
"Transports us to an exotic yet familiar rendition of flawed human experience ..
BIG J : A New Legacy
Wellington
18/01/2023 - 28/01/2023
"A heartfelt vision of the humanity we all might share..
THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE
New Plymouth
15/12/2022 - 18/12/2022
"Engaging, imaginative, created with focus, energy, humour, powerful characterisation and clear diction..
BEAUTY & THE BEAST The Pantomime
Wellington, Christchurch
01/12/2022 - 18/12/2022
"High energy, joyful, faultlessly on point plus non-stop dad jokes and a dog with a bladder condition..
"Funny and fantabulous fairytale spreads the joy..
Night and Mortar
Auckland
13/12/2022 - 17/12/2022
"A Drop of Dance with your Drink of Choice..
IHITAI ‘AVEI’A - STAR NAVIGATOR
Porirua
09/12/2022 - 11/12/2022
"Lead roles full of endeavour..
"Creative, exciting and entirely relevant to present-day Aotearoa..
THE WORLD'S FIRST LOVERS
Dunedin, Wellington
07/12/2022 - 17/06/2023
"An otherworldly experience: my body gets it, my brain does not..
"Multi-layered and generous storytelling..
JINGLE ELVES The Musical
Wellington
06/12/2022 - 10/12/2022
"Feelings, relationships and connection to the fore..
CONFESSIONS OF AN AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR
Wellington
02/12/2022 - 08/12/2022
"Rowdy, entertaining, energetic and willing to look at the darker side of its subject..
IDIOM 2022
Wellington
02/12/2022 - 23/12/2022
"Leaves you with a lingering sense of joyous communal bombast..
Venus Rising RNZB 2022
Christchurch, Wellington
24/11/2022 - 03/12/2022
"The Whole Cast Shines..
"Venus Rising on stage after four Covid postponements for RNZB triple bill..
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CLOVERTON In Love & In Wine
Wellington
25/11/2022 - 27/11/2022
"Stories of provincial Aotearoa skilfully woven into the Purcell’s 17th century Baroque works..
PINOCCHIO The Pantomime
Wellington
26/11/2022 - 23/12/2022
"New panto dame shines in Pinocchio – a classic fairytale with a contemporary twist..
"Full of fun and rich in resonance, guaranteed to appeal to all age groups..
THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND
Dunedin
24/11/2022 - 03/12/2022
"A rattling good evening out .....