Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
HUMAN FRUIT BOWL
Queenstown, Dunedin, Wellington, Nelson, Waikanae
07/10/2014 - 26/10/2014
"Impressed..
"Plenty to draw, muse on during stark performance..
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Tim Finn: WHITE CLOUD
Dunedin, Nelson, Kerikeri, Auckland, Christchurch
17/10/2014 - 06/09/2015
"A fascinating expression of layered artistry..
"Shared journeys..
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THE BOOKBINDER
Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wanaka, Tauranga, Wairarapa, Christchurch, Invercargill, Edinburgh, Scotland, Gisborne
19/02/2014 - 10/10/2019
"Intrinsic magic mesmerises..
"Makes you see the world with fresh eyes..
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THE MALL
Dunedin
23/10/2014 - 25/10/2014
"The comedy and horror of consumerism, commercialism and violence..
Back of the Bus
Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin, Hamilton
23/09/2008 - 28/02/2021
"Riding the bus will never be the same again..
"Fantastic!..
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THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE
Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Nelson, Wairarapa, Tauranga, Hawea, Invercargill
12/02/2013 - 01/08/2020
"Magical storytelling with one problematic element..
"Combines all the very best parts of theatre and storytelling..
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The Paper Cinema’s ODYSSEY
Nelson, Dunedin, Auckland
16/10/2014 - 01/11/2014
"Sophisticated theatrical magic..
"Dionysus would approve..
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REQUIEM FOR THE FALLEN
Dunedin
19/10/2014 - 19/10/2014
"Stunningly impressive and emotionally draining..
TASSEL ME THIS
Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin
27/09/2014 - 18/03/2015
"Spectassular..
"From the lowliest of materials, something rich and strange emerges..
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SISTERS IN ARMS
Dunedin, Nelson
10/10/2014 - 19/10/2014
"Thought-provoking explorations..
"Women's war tales told in unusual collaboration..
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MODERN MĀORI QUARTET
Nelson, Dunedin
10/10/2014 - 19/10/2014
"Heart-warming..
"A winning formula..
STRIKE Between Zero and One
Auckland, Dunedin
17/10/2014 - 12/04/2015
"High energy ride through a multi-layered explosion of sound, visuals and harmony..
"Winning combination of dynamic visuals and sympathetic beats meets a perfect storm of obstacles..
HIGH MOUNTAIN FLOWING WATER: Gao Shan Liu Shu
Dunedin, Wellington
16/10/2014 - 22/10/2014
"Echoes an ideal of supreme communion and friendship..
Beyond
Wellington, Nelson, Dunedin
08/03/2014 - 18/10/2014
"Athleticism with humour, style and grace sets an incredibly high standard..
"Cirquish cartooning and charisma..
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Cut.Paste.Collaborate
Dunedin, Christchurch
18/03/2014 - 12/10/2014
"Passion and commitment from new collective..
"Ingenious, diverse, cohesive and appealing..
PROMISE AND PROMISCUITY: A New Musical by Jane Austen & Penny Ashton
Whangarei, Dunedin, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington, Greytown, Hamilton
27/02/2013 - 29/11/2020
"Multi-talented performer has audience laughing in minutes..
"Winning formula leaves audiences smiling..
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NO HOLDS BARD
Wellington, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin, Waiheke Island, Havelock North, Hamilton, Tauranga
16/05/2013 - 11/08/2018
"Cleverly written and performed with consummate skill..
"Excites and delights..
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