Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
CHOPIN'S LAST TOUR
Whangarei
05/10/2022 - 06/10/2022
"An engaging autobiographical history lesson..
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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WHY ARE MY PARENTS SO BORING?
Wellington
01/10/2022 - 15/10/2022
"Fun and playful with an important message..
THE WASP
Wellington
01/10/2022 - 29/10/2022
"Truly unmissable – yet unpredictable..
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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TO BE FRANK
Whangarei, Wellington
30/09/2022 - 04/03/2023
"An immediately relatable yet surprisingly profound microcosm of the human condition..
"ABSURDLY FUNNY, EXCRUCIATINGLY HUMAN..
HALF | LIFE Lo|Co Arts
Auckland
28/09/2022 - 29/09/2022
"Half | Life - a work of rare beauty..
PO' BOYS & OYSTERS
Auckland
27/09/2022 - 08/10/2022
"Serves up a plate of real that leaves you warm and satisfied..
CHICAGO
Dunedin
22/09/2022 - 01/10/2022
"All-singing, all-dancing extravaganza will not disappoint..
THE MADE
Auckland
22/09/2022 - 08/10/2022
"Entertainingly projects into a believable future with powerhouse performances..
TITLE AND DEED
Wellington, Dunedin
14/09/2022 - 24/03/2023
"Exquisitely crafted fragments..
"Steven Ray captivating in TAHI Festival play..
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DROP DEAD GORGEOUS – A Drag Murder Miss-tery
Wellington
20/09/2022 - 24/09/2022
"High-heel drama keeps audience and guest detective guessing..
"A game of intrigue with dramatic twists and a satisfying double climax..
MACBETH
Auckland, Wellington
21/09/2022 - 09/10/2022
"Opening the gates of hell..
"Brooding set perfect for stars..
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THE MANSFIELD TRILOGY
Dunedin
10/09/2022 - 11/09/2022
"The Mansfield Trilogy..
"A truly illuminating trilogy..
Reframe - The Classical Collab
Auckland
17/09/2022 - 17/09/2022
"Reframe - exploring contemporary ballet..
HE MĀORI?
Wellington, Palmerston North
21/06/2022 - 14/06/2024
"A powerful testament to the enduring quest to belong..
"Vital storytelling..
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Requiem
Lyttelton
17/09/2022 - 24/09/2022
"Requiem - a reflection on extraordinary times in the region..
Krishnan’s Dairy
Auckland, Wellington, Raumati
26/08/2009 - 21/09/2022
"As fresh, remarkable and astonishing as ever..
"An enduring, honest and mesmerising milestone in New Zealand theatre..
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FIRST BUZZARD AT THE BODY
Wellington
16/09/2022 - 17/09/2022
"A deliciously weird piece of experimental art..
THE SHIT KID
Wellington, Dunedin
22/02/2022 - 17/09/2022
"Sharni’s tale recreated with a wonderfully variegated physicality and fluent vocal delivery..
"A cheerful, cheeky show with a distinctly Kiwi flavour..
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AGENTS PROVOCATEURS
Wellington, Dunedin
22/02/2022 - 15/09/2022
"Incredibly powerful with a charming cheek..
"A clever idea charmingly executed..
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