Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Ophelia Thinks Harder
Wellington
28/10/2009 - 07/11/2009
"What a piece of work is this play..
Oliver!
Auckland
31/10/2009 - 21/11/2009
"Oliver! You just about couldn’t ask for more..
"Sufficiently magnificent..
Peter Pan
Palmerston North, Christchurch, Invercargill, Auckland, Napier, Dunedin, Wellington, Hamilton
30/10/2009 - 10/12/2009
"A window to magical world of adventure, secrets and spectacle..
"Applause richly deserved for rollicking performance..
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Backstage
Christchurch
30/10/2009 - 05/12/2009
"An absolute blast..
Stand-Up and be Counted!
Wellington
07/10/2009 - 28/10/2009
"Whiff of danger enhances the audience experience..
Hotel
Invercargill, Christchurch, Wanaka, Tauranga, Taupo, Wellington
09/02/2007 - 30/05/2014
"Secret lives in common..
"Hotel Secrets..
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The Butler
Dunedin, Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch
09/06/2006 - 16/10/2010
"Dinner party evoked through dream-like logic, comedy, disturbances, visually rich mobile tableaux …..
"Magnificent!..
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Ship Songs
Hamilton, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Arrowtown, Paraparaumu, Wanaka
06/08/2008 - 07/04/2012
"Ship Songs Sparkles..
"Poignant, rollicking, tragic, lyrical, cheering and stirring..
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The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Wellington
22/10/2009 - 31/10/2009
"Irreverent take on a German classic..
"Was that the earth moving?..
Birds of Paradise
Auckland
16/10/2009 - 25/10/2009
"An inspiring, mindful work of international class..
Skin Tight
London
20/10/2009 - 25/10/2009
"Physical intensity..
"A thousand complexities in one relationship..
Girl With No Words: Listening to the language of cutting
Wellington, Wanaka, Auckland, Clyde, Central Otago, Queenstown
09/09/2009 - 07/05/2010
"A moving, meaningful and valuable experience..
"A brave piece of theatre..
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Hootchy Kootchy Goes Latin
Auckland
24/10/2009 - 31/10/2009
"Alluring performances..
Loot
Auckland
23/10/2009 - 21/11/2009
"Satire keeps a straight face for humour..
"Sex, death, robbery, religion and a massive dollop of disrespect..
Underground Renaissance
Dunedin
23/10/2009 - 24/10/2009
"Wither dance arts in the stadium’s shadow?..
Rudey Trudey
Wellington
13/10/2009 - 17/10/2009
"Promising actress..
"Seductive journey – to where?..
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Live at Six
Wellington
17/10/2009 - 31/10/2009
"Fearless writers..
"Overhyped but entertaining..
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Prodigious Pilot
Auckland
20/10/2009 - 21/10/2009
"Playful pastiche and flamboyant dancing – but why?..
Footnote Forte Solo Series 09
Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga
07/10/2009 - 29/10/2009
"Solos in 3-venue circuit..
"Inspiring evening of contemporary dance..
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TMC: Under The Influence
Auckland
14/10/2009 - 17/10/2009
"Washing machine dance puts new spin on hip hop moves..
"A break-through of a show..