Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
La Sylphide
Wellington, Christchurch, Invercargill, Auckland, Dunedin, Napier
30/07/2009 - 03/09/2009
"Perpetuating imperial European cultural legacies..
"Polished performances capture true spirit of this melodramatic dance..
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Once and for all we’re gonna tell you who we are so shut up and listen
Christchurch
30/07/2009 - 02/08/2009
"Battering spontaneity pushes boundaries..
Rafael Bonachela’s 360°
Christchurch
31/07/2009 - 01/08/2009
"Notions of The Matrix hang around all night..
Le Sud
Hamilton, Christchurch, Clyde, Central Otago, Wellington, Wanaka, Dunedin
29/04/2009 - 11/10/2010
"A comedy of manners, not politics..
"Kiwis with a taste of French..
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Lullaby Jock
Wellington, Auckland
27/07/2009 - 29/05/2010
"A brave piece..
"One man show (not that you’d notice) is a brilliant portrayal of a father by his son..
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The 39 Steps
Wellington
18/07/2009 - 13/02/2010
"Stands up better than well to a second visit..
"Step up for laughs..
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Starlight Express
Auckland, Wellington
01/07/2009 - 09/08/2009
"Spectacularly heart-warming ride hits the right emotional chord..
"Thrill-a-thon of sound and movement..
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Angels
Christchurch
16/07/2009 - 15/08/2009
"Rich Pasifika flavour with a twist worth waiting for..
"Voices of Pasifika women: musical, comical, thought-provoking..
The Intricate Art of Actually Caring
Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, New Plymouth, Hastings, Hamilton, Wanaka
10/02/2009 - 28/06/2012
"On the road again..
"Deliciously laconic, funny and captivating..
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God of Carnage
Auckland
25/07/2009 - 15/08/2009
"Tulips, vomit and insults fly..
Memoirs of Active Service
Auckland, Gisborne, Hamilton
02/07/2009 - 23/08/2009
"Humour and harsh realities recalled..
"Of love and war..
Hurai
Dunedin
16/07/2009 - 25/07/2009
"Compelling drama a stunner..
"Stripped back, declamatory drama..
Performance Arts in Oz
Australia
26/06/2009 - 12/07/2009
"Uneasy alliances between theatre, other art forms, and the aesthetics of the everyday..
The Great Gatsby
Christchurch
25/07/2009 - 22/08/2009
"The shell of alienation cracked..
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Christchurch
24/07/2009 - 24/07/2009
"A magical presentation..
Finders Keepers
Clyde, Central Otago, Christchurch, Wanaka
28/04/2009 - 26/07/2009
"Caged by desire and rage..
"Love’s flutter suffocated..
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SLAVA'S SNOW SHOW
New Plymouth, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
08/07/2009 - 14/07/2013
"The winter of our content..
"Completely enchanting..
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All’s Well that Ends Well?
Wellington
23/07/2009 - 25/07/2009
"Clarity and delight..
Christie in Love
Wellington
22/07/2009 - 31/07/2009
"Refreshing lunch break..
"Provocative nourishment at lunchtime..
Bite Size Fringe
Auckland
21/07/2009 - 25/07/2009
"Warm laughter suggests satisfaction..
Go Solo 2009
Wellington
20/07/2009 - 01/08/2009
"Parading performance tricks..
"Group D: Gatherings..
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