Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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..
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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DREAMER
Dunedin
25/11/2022 - 26/11/2022
"A light-hearted celebration of growing up and finding oneself..
Haus of Yolo
Auckland
23/11/2022 - 27/11/2022
"A Playful Set of Risqué Cabaret Vignettes..
The Art of Black Grace 1/5
Auckland
20/11/2022 - 10/12/2022
"An innovative Dance Dreamscape..
HOMEMADE TAKEAWAYS
Wellington
22/11/2022 - 03/12/2022
"Impossible not to love the characters and hope for the best for them..
THE OPENING NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Palmerston North
12/11/2022 - 17/12/2022
"Cornball caper a cheesy Christmas cracker..
Artefact - How to Behave in a Museum
Global, Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth
20/03/2022 - 12/10/2023
"ENJOYMENT CURATED TO PERFECTION..
"Charming Funny and Human..
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RENT
Christchurch
19/11/2022 - 21/01/2023
"Vital, muscular musical theatre..
"Hard to imagine this production and cast being bettered..
NZSD Performance Season 2022
Wellington
16/11/2022 - 26/11/2022
"Contemporary Dance Programme Exhilarates..
"Memorable! Arresting!..
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Showcase 2022 UNITEC
Auckland
17/11/2022 - 20/11/2022
"Unique Contemporary Dance Works Highlight Emerging Talent..
ANXIETY... The Musical!?
Wellington
15/11/2022 - 19/11/2022
"Usually hilarious, often moving, thoroughly admirable..
THE GRIEGOL
Hawea, Wellington
14/04/2021 - 19/11/2022
"Highly polished production strikes the bullseye with horror and humour..
"Touching, delightful and exciting..
Tutus on Tour 2022
Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Palmerston North, Wellington
07/10/2022 - 09/11/2022
"An Eclectic Programme With Flare and Versatility..
"Tutus a mixed bill..
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Wonderful
Dunedin, Wellington
10/11/2022 - 19/03/2023
"In the grand tradition of Theatre of the Absurd..
"Subtly absurdist perceptive satire full of things to leave us wondering..
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OLIVE COPPERBOTTOM
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Nelson, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Dunedin
18/04/2017 - 16/12/2023
"Versatile virtuoso Ashton..
"Caters to a range of tastes with energy and joy..
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BILL BILL BILL
Wellington
08/11/2022 - 12/11/2022
"The Power of Three: compelling, slick, thought- and smile-provoking..
FAB BEASTS
Wellington
11/03/2021 - 05/11/2022
"Potential untapped..
"Fresh, original and entertaining..
OWLS DO CRY
Wellington, Hamilton
26/10/2022 - 13/11/2022
"Bold and clever show draws on Frame novel..
"A dynamic display of theatrical craft that amounts to less than the sum of its parts..
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