Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
From Here to There
Invercargill, Hastings, Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
06/02/2010 - 27/03/2010
"Passions, allusions and challenging complexity..
"Exuberant dance would have graced the festival..
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Auckland
14/03/2010 - 03/04/2010
"Superb update reminder of Earnest’s importance..
"A horny, drug-fuelled, witty trip..
The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy
Wellington
14/03/2010 - 21/03/2010
"Liked by children..
"A quirky, offbeat tale that works..
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11 and 12
Wellington
10/03/2010 - 14/03/2010
"Failed to fire..
"Political theatre at its most quiet..
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Mark Twain & Me in Mâoriland
Wellington
13/03/2010 - 24/07/2010
"Magic and comedy in return visit to Maoriland..
"Absorbing quest a very special experience..
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360
Wellington
12/03/2010 - 21/03/2010
"A thrilling theatrical experience..
"A new spin on an old tale..
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He Reo Aroha
Palmerston North, Wellington, Otaki, Christchurch, Auckland, Feilding
09/03/2010 - 14/03/2013
"Dexterity, intelligence, warmth, passion, humour, and a fine musicality..
"A magical piece of theatre..
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The Arrival
Wellington, Auckland, Seoul, South Korea
12/03/2009 - 15/07/2012
"The Arrival exceeds expectations..
"Organically articulate, skilful, lyrical, universal and inspirational..
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The Second Test
Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland, Hamilton
15/02/2010 - 30/06/2012
"Unexpectedly funny rendition of a moving story..
"Production passes poignancy test in recapturing the past..
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The Walworth Farce
Wellington
17/03/2010 - 21/03/2010
"Some sort of allegory for a state of self-destructive denial?..
"Irish eyes probably won’t be smiling..
Good Morning, Mr Gershwin
Wellington
17/03/2010 - 21/03/2010
"They can’t take this away from me..
"Exhilarating combination of dance and film electrified by Gershwin..
Green Room
Auckland
10/09/2009 - 20/03/2010
"A good amoral, escapist laugh..
"Waiting for stardom..
Battered
Auckland
16/03/2010 - 17/03/2010
"Comic banter, tragic batter..
PO A Tribal Pop Opera
Auckland
12/03/2010 - 12/03/2010
"Much to commend but loses its way..
"Succeeds as a grand musical showcase..
Double Portrait: Finding Frances Hodgkins
Waikanae, Hamilton, Wellington
27/11/2009 - 07/07/2012
"A passion to paint against all odds..
"Handstand on Hodgkins a revelation..
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T.E.O.R.E.M.A.T.
Wellington
13/03/2010 - 19/03/2010
"Superbly focused performances and production elements..
"An irritating puzzle, but wonderfully spun..
Sunameke
Auckland
13/03/2010 - 13/03/2010
"Heed the call of the Chauka..