Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Jim Brown - A Legend In His Own Bathwater
Wellington, Auckland
12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"A high note to end on..
"Likeable guy with droll material deserves his accolades..
Te Radar’s Eating the Dog
Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, Likeable guy with droll material deserves his accolades
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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The Paul Ego Comeback Special
Auckland
12/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"Fascination plus crooning..
Jerome’s Variety Hour
Wellington, Auckland
12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Performers great, content sharp but little ‘variety’..
"Docile performance..
Dylan Moran: What It Is
Wellington, Auckland
08/05/2009 - 10/05/2009
"Moran opens his own black books..
"Moranic humour finds surprising images and metaphors in formulaic subject matter..
We Are Currently Experiencing Some Issues
Auckland
12/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"Wickedly funny scenarios..
Jarrod Baker & TJ McDonald: Monkey Vs Robot
Wellington, Auckland
12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Gritty humour..
"Fresh but cold and lacking energy..
Maeve Higgins: Kitten Brides
Wellington, Auckland
05/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"Awkward moment when you’ve been truly outfoxed..
"Insidiously acerbic behind ‘bashful innocence’..
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Mark Watson: All The Thoughts I’ve Had Since I Was Born
Auckland
12/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"Nothing to laugh about – but jokes must go on..
"Frantic and tangled self-effacing digressions infectious and …..
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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Toby Hadoke in ‘Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf’
Wellington, Auckland
12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"A tragic, riotous, pathetic, vindicating ride through a portal of intrigue..
"This humour goes deep..
The Best of the Billys
Auckland
11/05/2009 - 11/05/2009
"A long night – but a great one..
Glenn Wool
Auckland, Wellington
02/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"Intelligent, well-structured; a good laugh..
Wil Anderson: Wilosophy
Auckland
11/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"Muscular Aussie thoughtful, silly and beautifully brash..
"You Wil(l) be impressed..
Janey Godley in Domestic Godley
Wellington, Auckland
05/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"She has the gift; is a gift..
"Must-see comedian funny, naturally #1..
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Steve Coogan Live
Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington
05/05/2009 - 09/05/2009
"Nostalgic trip for Coogan fans..
"Five distinct incarnations..
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The Italian Girl in Algiers
Wellington, Auckland
09/05/2009 - 06/06/2009
"A dazzling, stellar Isabella..
"A grand night of entertainment..
Jason Cook: Joy
Wellington, Auckland
05/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Cook dishes up joyful evening..
"Speedily seeking joy..
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Careyness – Featuring Carey Marx
Auckland
11/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"Exploring what’s offensive: an erection for infectious comedy..
WellingSIN City
Wellington
10/05/2009 - 24/05/2009
"Noir show could be more transparent..
Sammy J in the Forest of Dreams
Wellington
08/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Wild night of puppets..
"Astounding skills in comic coup..
A Night with Beau Tyler
Auckland, Wellington
02/11/2007 - 23/05/2009
"A wild night of gimmicks..
"Powerful comedy..
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Blood Wedding
Wellington
09/05/2009 - 06/06/2009
"Captivating yet distancing..
"A strangely objective experience..
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