Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
HELLO DARKNESS
Auckland
23/08/2022 - 28/08/2022
"Three men at the top of their game..
That Bloody Woman
Hamilton
26/08/2022 - 03/09/2022
"A bloody triumph..
CINDERELLA
Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Christchurch
03/08/2022 - 28/08/2022
"Cinderella - what ‘happily ever after’ means in the twenty-first century..
"Cinderella - stylish and glamorous, with the feeling of 60’s retro Chanel and Dior..
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IN BLIND FAITH
Wellington
23/08/2022 - 27/08/2022
"Intelligent story, delightful music, shining moments..
MIDNIGHT CONFESSIONS
Wellington, Auckland
23/08/2022 - 31/08/2024
"Original, entertaining, funny, moving, inspiring..
PACIFICA THE MUSICAL
Auckland
19/08/2022 - 28/08/2022
"Has the potential to be even better..
LES MISERABLES
Wellington
19/08/2022 - 04/09/2022
"Tortured tale of redemption – full of energy, pathos and humour..
"Powerful, glorious and jaw-dropping – a must for fans and newcomers alike!..
DRY SPELL
Dunedin, Christchurch
13/08/2022 - 20/08/2022
"Cohesive, generous, beautiful, interesting, considered – and fun..
"Mincing, Lurking and Dreary Smirking..
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PLEASE ADJUST YOUR G-STRING
Wellington
20/08/2022 - 20/08/2022
"An intriguing, amusing and heartfelt memoir..
DAWN RAIDS
Auckland, Wellington
18/08/2022 - 24/10/2024
"The impact of the Dawn Raids, laid bare through lives of one Pasifika family..
"A classic that needs to be seen by every generation of New Zealanders..
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A BARBER & BERNSTEIN DOUBLE BILL: A Hand of Bridge & Trouble in Tahiti
Christchurch
19/08/2022 - 21/08/2022
"Innovative, imaginative and adventurous..
THE TROJAN WAR
Wellington
16/08/2022 - 20/08/2022
"Dynamic ensemble brings Homer home..
MAN LESSONS: The Live Show
Wellington, Whangarei
11/08/2022 - 14/10/2022
"A DETAILED, HONEST AND COMPELLING TELLING..
"An exceptional act of affirmation and generosity..
CELESTIAL NOBODIES
Wellington
14/03/2021 - 13/08/2022
"Excellent bones and standout performances..
"Making STEM fun, cute, a little sad and interesting..
CALL OF THE HUIA – Forgotten Art Songs of Aotearoa
Wellington
07/08/2022 - 07/08/2022
"An infectious and endearing example of the true art of collaboration..
STORY STUDIO LIVE 2022: Aotearoa
New Zealand wide
01/08/2022 - 28/09/2022
"Proves how invaluable the performing arts can be in teaching right across the curriculum..