Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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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..
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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Sunameke
Auckland
13/03/2010 - 13/03/2010
"Heed the call of the Chauka..
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 Hungry Attic
Christchurch, Auckland
09/03/2010 - 09/10/2010
"Why such emphasis on the female form?..
"Sensitive, mystery-filled evening of dance..
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Highlights – the blondes & their songs
Palmerston North
13/03/2010 - 27/03/2010
"Good show..
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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Saving Grace
Christchurch
12/03/2010 - 10/04/2010
"Comedy sits uneasily with the shattering outcome..
Deadly
Wellington
12/03/2010 - 23/10/2010
"Subtle portrayal of descent into sin..
"Richly textured physical theatre..
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MTYLAND
Wellington
27/02/2010 - 01/03/2010
"Excellence and irritation..
"Post-modern dance theatre of vast philosophical theme..
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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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360
Wellington
12/03/2010 - 21/03/2010
"A thrilling theatrical experience..
"A new spin on an old tale..
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