Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
SCATTERGUN: After the Death of Rūaumoko
Auckland, Nelson
28/07/2022 - 04/05/2024
"The audience shout accolades, rising and roaring “Bravo, bravo”...
"A Shakespeare for all New Zealand..
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THE KING OF TAKING
Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington
14/10/2022 - 25/03/2023
"Entertaining excellence that pricks the pretensions of those in power..
"Masterful miming and a theatre full of laughter..
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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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The Most Naked
Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin
24/06/2021 - 22/10/2022
"Stripping Away the Layers on Nudity..
"A cabaret of skin and bone..
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A BOY CALLED PIANO
Wellington, Dunedin, Oamaru, Christchurch
22/11/2019 - 22/10/2022
"Offering voices to the voiceless..
"One of the great Kiwi theatre productions of our time..
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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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TE WHEKE
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Whangarei, Hastings, Palmerston North, Dunedin
11/06/2021 - 19/10/2022
"A Graceful Whakapapa..
"Te Wheke Has Many Tendrils..
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HALF OF THE SKY
Global, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Auckland
20/10/2022 - 12/09/2023
"Fantastic writing, great direction, superb acting..
"A treat to be gifted such simple yet stunning storytelling..
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A TRAVELLER'S GUIDE TO TURKISH DOGS
Wellington, Hastings, Palmerston North, Auckland
17/01/2020 - 23/10/2022
"Thoughtful effortless storytelling and comedic timing..
"Inventive, warm and totally original..
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BACK TO SQUARE ONE?
Wellington, Whangarei, Dunedin
20/10/2021 - 19/10/2022
"A reminder of the eternal value and range of theatre..
"A WEAVING TOGETHER..
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Otepoti Hip-Hop Hustle (ŌHHH)
Dunedin
15/10/2022 - 15/10/2022
"Sharp, fun to watch and infectious..
Ātete - To Resist
Dunedin, Wellington
15/10/2022 - 16/09/2023
"Swaroopa Unni’s bravery is inspiring..
"Beauty and Formality Belies the Challenge..
BLACKADDER: THE GOLDEN AGE
Whangarei
15/10/2022 - 16/10/2022
"EXPLORING THE OUTER REACHES OF SANITY..
TE TUPUA – The Goblin
Wellington, Whangarei, Dunedin
20/10/2021 - 18/05/2024
"Energy is high throughout..
"INTENSE, FAST-PACED TALE OF EARLY COLONIAL AOTEAROA..
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THE STRANGEST OF ANGELS
Christchurch, Dunedin
27/05/2022 - 13/10/2022
"Bold and successful production..
"A splendid opening to Arts Festival..
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STORIES ABOUT MY BODY
Whangarei, Wellington, Hamilton
14/10/2022 - 02/03/2024
"A courageous act of generosity and care that makes the human divine..
"Offers astonishing revelations into human experiences that are fundamental to our very existence: unique yet universal..
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MAN LESSONS: The Live Show
Wellington, Whangarei
11/08/2022 - 14/10/2022
"A DETAILED, HONEST AND COMPELLING TELLING..
"An exceptional act of affirmation and generosity..