Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Ihimaera
Auckland
03/03/2011 - 05/03/2011
"Fascinating and provocative look at a contentious icon..
Smoke & Mirrors
Auckland
02/03/2011 - 19/03/2011
"A trend? That’s okay, it’s great..
"Majesty and madness in Wonderland..
What Have You Done To Me?
Auckland
04/03/2011 - 12/03/2011
"Pathos from hilarious nonsense..
Havoc in the Garden
Auckland
02/03/2011 - 26/03/2011
"Moments of magic in marathon to challenge and audience’s resolve..
"Intense emotional upheaval in five families from one community..
CONSTANTINOPLE
Auckland, Nelson, Wellington, Tauranga
02/03/2011 - 26/10/2013
"Serious silliness delivered with a goofy humility..
"Crazy, zany and off the wall slapstick..
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The Wrong Side
Auckland
02/03/2011 - 04/03/2011
"Emotionally charged intensity with humour and love..
Loin... (Far...)
Auckland
03/03/2011 - 05/03/2011
"A captivating poetic performance..
"A body's legacy of the past..
Writer’s Block
Wellington
03/03/2011 - 05/03/2011
"Actor’s showcase rather than dynamic narrative..
Square Eye Pair
Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin
16/02/2011 - 30/06/2012
"The unabridged, annotated, multi-volume series of guidebooks on how to be pathetic..
"Geeks' Eye for the Straight Guy..
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Silver Stars
Auckland
02/03/2011 - 05/03/2011
"Raw voices of rookie singers create a sense of the spiritual..
"Very personal and deeply moving tales shine in sombre tones..
Homeless Economics
Auckland
02/03/2011 - 05/03/2011
"Real, raw, honest, special..
Comedy Unplugged
Auckland
02/03/2011 - 09/03/2011
"Become a shaping force..
Vietnamese Water Puppets
Auckland
02/03/2011 - 20/03/2011
"Gentle and playful puppets charm everyone..
"A magical delight..
Xerxes
Auckland, Wellington
02/03/2011 - 19/03/2011
"Sheer skill and enjoyment here..
"Sublime blend of voices and orchestra..
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Big Trouble in Small Newtown
Wellington
25/02/2011 - 01/03/2011
"Standing between Newtown and chaos..
"Genuinely enjoyable..
Don’t Eat the Bed ...
Wellington
28/02/2011 - 04/03/2011
"Physically strong, vocally weak..
"Po-faced rom-com gem..
The Seductobot
Wellington
02/03/2011 - 05/03/2011
"Commendable attempt needs more polish and precision..
Opéra Risqué
Auckland
01/03/2011 - 04/03/2011
"Weaknesses may be overcome..
Future Astronauts
Wellington
02/03/2011 - 05/03/2011
"Fluid, emotional, exquisite to watch..
(N)one Down
Wellington
02/03/2011 - 05/03/2011
"None down, everywhere to go..