Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Sylvia
Auckland
03/06/2010 - 12/06/2010
"Insights into a dog’s life..
Salomé
Wellington
01/06/2010 - 05/06/2010
"A vivid unveiling..
The Young and the Witless IV
Wellington
02/06/2010 - 25/08/2010
"Unpredictable soap produces amusing absurdism..
"Format and team-work changes needed to make this work..
Faux Real
Auckland
02/06/2010 - 07/05/2011
"Almost saved by the finale..
"Goofy jaunt through the subconscious..
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Musicality
Auckland
29/05/2010 - 29/05/2010
"Confident crew ready to move beyond a variety concert..
The Intricate Art of Actually Caring
Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, New Plymouth, Hastings, Hamilton, Wanaka
10/02/2009 - 28/06/2012
"On the road again..
"Deliciously laconic, funny and captivating..
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Le Sud
Hamilton, Christchurch, Clyde, Central Otago, Wellington, Wanaka, Dunedin
29/04/2009 - 11/10/2010
"A comedy of manners, not politics..
"Kiwis with a taste of French..
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The Poor Dears/ The Wizard of Oz
Christchurch
27/05/2010 - 30/05/2010
"Oppression, hilarity, poignancy..
Boomers Behaving Badly
Wellington, Hamilton
28/05/2010 - 27/02/2013
"Boomer blooms with talent and wit..
"Slightly self-mocking songs and stories..
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Macbeth
Auckland
26/05/2010 - 05/06/2010
"Ultimately superficial interpretation..
2010 Made in New Zealand
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
26/04/2010 - 26/05/2010
"Footnote’s triumph lies with Purlieu..
"Physically robust ensemble in tight performance mode..
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One Way
Wellington
21/05/2010 - 29/05/2010
"A bright future..
"Stumbling blocks to seeing choreographers’ true potential..
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Tea for Toot
Auckland, Wellington
21/05/2010 - 16/07/2011
"Charming and unique..
"A magical and menacing must-see!..
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Coffee Cups and a Porridge Pot at Frying Pan Lake
Wellington
19/05/2010 - 22/05/2010
"Charming..
"A cosy Teacaddy show..
Lullaby Jock
Wellington, Auckland
27/07/2009 - 29/05/2010
"A brave piece..
"One man show (not that you’d notice) is a brilliant portrayal of a father by his son..
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WIP ’10 Showcase #1
Auckland
25/05/2010 - 26/05/2010
"Talented emerging dance artists explore different movement vocabularies..
The Sinful Monologues
Auckland
25/05/2010 - 27/05/2010
"Bitterly, laugh-out-loud funny..
The 39 Steps
Dunedin
21/05/2010 - 12/06/2010
"Lunacy, hilarity and charm..
"Ripping yarn has audience in stitches..