Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Othello (abridged)
Wellington
19/09/2010 - 19/09/2010
"Clear purpose in performance brings great value..
Macbeth
Auckland, Wellington
18/09/2010 - 16/10/2010
"Great theatre: a must-see..
"A tortured king, lean, mean queen and malevolent witches pack powerful punch..
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Father Familiar
Wellington
15/09/2010 - 02/10/2010
"Moved by Father..
"A voyage around a dad and daughter’s uneasy relationship..
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My Name Is Rachel Corrie
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
29/05/2009 - 25/09/2010
"Dispelling the masticated myth that is dropped into our little tweeting bird mouths by the mainstream media..
"Politics fires passion of controversial play..
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Motherlock
Auckland, Wellington
17/09/2010 - 24/02/2011
"One-sided, undramatic and witless story not ready to be told..
"Bemoaning the outcomes of thoughtlessness..
Chet Baker: Like Someone In Love
NYC, USA, Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland
21/02/2007 - 29/03/2015
"A most enjoyable occasion..
"Mood-catching musical yarn..
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Black Grace: Verses
Auckland
15/09/2010 - 25/09/2010
"A variety of perspectives that engage and entertain..
Cirque Mother Africa
Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton
07/09/2010 - 29/09/2010
"Prepare to be happily freaked out..
"Unstoppable energy and sheer exuberance needs editing and better technical support..
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Wit
Hamilton
15/09/2010 - 18/09/2010
"Touching and uplifting..
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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End Game
Wellington, Christchurch
31/07/2010 - 16/09/2010
"Polished and imaginative production..
"Tech addicts..
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DOORS. WALLS. AND ALSO SILENCE.
Wellington
02/09/2010 - 11/09/2010
"Effective alienation..
"Cryptic and claustrophobic..
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Distraction Camp
Wellington, Christchurch
27/11/2009 - 11/09/2010
"Driven to Distraction..
"No escape as reality and illusion unite..
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AotearoHA Comic Confessions
Auckland
10/09/2010 - 11/09/2010
"Personal best in confessional..
The Gruffalo
Hamilton, New Plymouth, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington
04/09/2010 - 16/09/2010
"Your kids will have a blast..
"Enthralling..
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August: Osage County
Auckland
04/09/2010 - 25/09/2010
"One helluva ride..
"Intoxicating family cocktail..
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Covert Improv Night
Auckland
08/09/2010 - 11/09/2010
"Good for more than a few chuckles..