Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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Biography Of My Skin
Wellington, Auckland
09/10/2009 - 25/09/2010
"Clever play within a play gets under your skin..
"Courageously confessional post-post-modern retro catharsis..
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The Vertical Hour
Wellington
10/10/2009 - 07/11/2009
"From war zone to family battlefield..
"Interesting if neither gripping nor enlightening..
The History Boys
Auckland
08/10/2009 - 24/10/2009
"Cult show potential..
"Young talent makes high-spirited history in clash of ideas..
Southern Lights Dance Company
Christchurch
09/10/2009 - 10/10/2009
"Brave new choreographies..
HOT - Hip Hop Showcase
Auckland
06/10/2007 - 06/10/2007
"New shape-shifters on the block..
"How do you keep it real in the You Tube era?..
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Late Show #2
Auckland
08/10/2009 - 10/10/2009
"From pop-culture dance/theatre to potent dance of unease, dissatisfaction and transformation..
The Teen Show 2009
Auckland
08/10/2009 - 09/10/2009
"Talent, verve, commitment and passion Talent, verve, commitment and passion..
Pericles
Wellington
06/10/2009 - 10/10/2009
"Oriental theatre traditions bring clarity to convoluted plot..
Bharatam: An Inspirational Solo Journey Through Dance
Dunedin, Christchurch
02/10/2009 - 11/10/2009
"Rich and intricate..
"Outside-in dualities..
Busting Out!
Auckland, Whanganui, New Plymouth, Wellington, Hastings, Hamilton
09/09/2009 - 20/02/2010
"Classic comedy technique shines through..
"Unrestricted Aussie comics keep audience’s amusement well in hand..
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Fresh Cuts 09
Auckland
07/10/2009 - 10/10/2009
"An important seed project..
Prime Cuts 09
Auckland
06/10/2009 - 08/10/2009
"Diverse dancers in their prime..
The Bubbles and Mustard Show
Auckland
05/10/2009 - 10/10/2009
"Imaginary radio show fun for the whole family..
"Zany radio fun..
The Kids Show
Auckland
06/10/2009 - 07/10/2009
"Happy and engaging confirmation that dance is for everyone..
Gong Crazy
Wellington
03/10/2009 - 04/10/2009
"A concert for a life..
The Day My Bum Went Psycho!
Dunedin
02/10/2009 - 24/10/2009
"Marred by manic performances and uneven production values..
"Low humour but kids had fun..