Review Archive

Filter by:

Welcome to the review archive.

Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.

Request a review
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 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..

More reviews

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..

More reviews

Midsummer at the Museum

Auckland

11/01/2010 - 28/01/2010

"A little gem for enquiring minds..

Comedy Christmas Gala

Auckland, Wellington

04/12/2009 - 11/12/2009

"More good yarns than belittling stuff, luckily..

"A highly recommended tonic..

Divine Divas

Auckland, Wellington

31/10/2009 - 01/11/2009

"Sequins and feathers can only do so much..

The Montana World Of Wearable Art™ Awards Show 2009

Wellington

24/09/2009 - 03/10/2009

"A visual feast of the highest order..

Mamma Mia!

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

10/09/2009 - 01/11/2009

"Chunky, wrinkly and real meet upbeat, bright and very watchable..

"Super Troopers to the end in comedy tribute to Abba..

More reviews

Eugene Onegin

Wellington, Auckland

17/09/2009 - 17/10/2009

"Delivers on promise of excellence..

"Grasps the heart of a timeless tale..

More reviews

Cirque du Soleil: Dralion

Auckland

09/07/2009 - 23/08/2009

"Gob-smacking spectacle and beauty..

Danny Bhoy – On Tour 2009

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

14/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Constant laughs from a lovely man..

"Still some laughs on slippery slope..

More reviews

Cadbury Crunchie Comedy Gala

Auckland

01/05/2009 - 01/05/2009

"Women get the last laugh in comedy gala's opening lines..

"The launch of another fantastic three weeks of laughs..

More reviews

The Cherry Orchard

Auckland

04/04/2009 - 05/04/2009

"Engaging relevance in lively new version of classic..

"A fruitful harvest from Chekhov’s orchard..

My Fair Lady

Auckland

26/03/2009 - 12/04/2009

"Aussie My Fair Lady is still ‘loverly’..

"The perfect musical?..

Banging Cymbal, Clanging Gong

Auckland

20/03/2009 - 21/03/2009

"Passionate Barbarian breaks fourth wall..

The Andersen Project

Auckland

19/03/2009 - 22/03/2009

"Tangible, rich, accessible and inspirational..

The Wife Who Spoke Japanese In Her Sleep

Auckland

14/03/2009 - 04/04/2009

"Choosing to celebrate change and opportunity..

"Actors and effects jostle for centre stage..

Nostalgia – Ishinha (Japan)

Auckland

11/03/2009 - 15/03/2009

"Beautiful extravaganza could have more tender moments..

"Less than the sum of its extraordinary parts..

Strange Resting Places

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, (not a specified venue), Nelson, Edinburgh, Scotland

18/03/2007 - 25/08/2014

"Beautifully constructed, creative and engaging..

"Humour, pain and profound insight shared..

More reviews

Bob Geldof – Live

Auckland

28/02/2009 - 01/03/2009

"A bit of grit and honest bite..

Le Grand Cirque

Auckland

31/01/2009 - 14/02/2009

"A-maaazing – but not exactly an existential circus feast..

"Circus ‘highlights’ show lacks a theatrical spine..

The Phantom of the Opera

Auckland

14/10/2008 - 30/11/2008

"Phantom’s haunting tale stands the test of time..

"Unforgettable night of musical craft, extraordinary performances and technical wizardry..

Oleanna

Auckland

17/09/2008 - 04/10/2008

"War in microcosm..

"Fascinating and timely revival of tilt at PC feminism..

More reviews

Wellingon City Council
Auckland City Council
PatronBase