Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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..
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The History of Cardenio
Wellington
19/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Tragical-comical-historical-pastoral..
"Reconstruction, with reminders..
Jarrod Baker & TJ McDonald: Monkey Vs Robot
Wellington, Auckland
12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Gritty humour..
"Fresh but cold and lacking energy..
Cut to the Chase – Special Director’s Edition
Auckland
21/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Unreservedly recommended..
The Secret Diary of the Donkey Kong Kid
Auckland
21/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Yarns spun from childhood..
U Got Bush!
Wellington
21/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Large cast odd-ball Bush could be trimmed..
Jerome’s Variety Hour
Wellington, Auckland
12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Performers great, content sharp but little ‘variety’..
"Docile performance..
Pulp William
Christchurch, Auckland
29/02/2008 - 23/05/2009
"Skilled pastiche of bluster and fury..
"A goodly chuckle..
Chopper’s HARDEN THE F#CK UP, NEW ZEALAND!
Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga
12/05/2009 - 27/10/2010
"His eye for detail and lateral thinking makes him very funny..
"“It scares me that I agree with practically everything he says”..
The Burn
Auckland, Wellington
02/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Left with little to take away..
"A Hell of blend of clownery, characterization and sharp, witty dialogue..
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer presentsPromo Girls Aren’t Models
Auckland, Wellington
02/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Substance by stealth..
Emissary
Wellington
20/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Too erratic to be the same every night..
Philip Patston gives you A BIT OF WHAT HE’S GOT
Auckland, Wellington
02/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Catch it..
"Underdeveloped..
Diane Spencer: Tam Pompom
Auckland, Wellington
02/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Shock value and cringe laughter in challenging comedy..
"Bold and subtle..
Mickey D in Too Mickey Bro!
Wellington
19/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Poking fun at anything and everyone..
The Comediettes
Auckland, Wellington
12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Sharp, sassy and wearing stilettos..
Te Radar’s Eating the Dog
Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, Still some laughs on slippery slope
12/05/2009 - 01/10/2011
"A trip off history’s beaten old track..
"Entertaining and accessible portrait of New Zealand culture..
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A Song for the Ugly Kids
Auckland, Wellington
12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Infectious silliness leaves warm glow..
"Subtly insightful..
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Jason John Whitehead: Emotional Whitemale
Wellington, Auckland
06/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Satire based or simply silly..
"From true places..
Heidi and Rose in: A Guide to the Uncool
Auckland
19/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Frequent moments of pure joyous comedy..
Simon McKinney Tells A Bit Of A Yarn
Wellington, Auckland
06/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Euphoria-inducing..
"A polished pleasure to watch, (but) no risk..
Dave Wiggins: I’m a Believer
Wellington, Auckland
12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"A good human being to boot..
"It Was Brilliant..