Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Diane Spencer: Tam Pompom
Auckland, Wellington
02/05/2009 - 23/05/2009
"Shock value and cringe laughter in challenging comedy..
"Bold and subtle..
James Nokise – The Adventures of Jimi Samoa
Auckland, Wellington
02/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"From Killer Beez to ‘Bananarama’, bigots feel Jimi’s sting..
"Elixir for life comedy..
Benjamin Crellin’s: APOCALYPSE SOON!
Auckland, Wellington
02/05/2009 - 16/05/2009
"Clever, funny and thought-provoking..
"Self-effacing, confident and shameless..
Jarred Fell in: Mayhem of Magic
Auckland
02/05/2009 - 09/05/2009
"Grossly side-splitting..
Cadbury Crunchie Comedy Gala
Auckland
01/05/2009 - 01/05/2009
"Women get the last laugh in comedy gala's opening lines..
"The launch of another fantastic three weeks of laughs..
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Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience
Auckland
02/05/2009 - 10/05/2009
"Relentlessly outrageous antics..
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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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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A Most Outrageous Humbug
Wellington
20/02/2009 - 29/05/2009
"A scintillating and impassioned homage..
"Memorable theatre on many levels..
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Poly-zygotic
Wellington
13/02/2009 - 07/05/2009
"Greater clarity and polish in cheery hour of cultural stereotyping..
"An enjoyable way to spend an hour..
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The Early Early Late Show
Christchurch
30/04/2009 - 16/05/2009
"Vivacity, good humour and a little lunacy..
The Libertine
Auckland
29/04/2009 - 09/05/2009
"Succumbing to temptation..
Ship Songs
Hamilton, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Arrowtown, Paraparaumu, Wanaka
06/08/2008 - 07/04/2012
"Ship Songs Sparkles..
"Poignant, rollicking, tragic, lyrical, cheering and stirring..
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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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CARNIVAL HOUND
Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson
23/04/2009 - 13/10/2013
"Distorted realities..
"Loss, struggle and conflict lightened by wit and humour..
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Push
Auckland, Wellington
21/04/2009 - 26/04/2009
"Hypnotic, beautiful performance transforms stage..
"Shared heart, passion, grace, generosity …..
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Cuban Carousel
Tauranga, Wellington
24/04/2009 - 25/04/2009
"History made accessible through energetic dance and music..
Lantern
Wellington, Auckland
21/04/2009 - 13/06/2009
"Lantern sheds light on Chinese-Kiwi cultural experiences..
"Depth and warmth..
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Year of the Rat
Wellington
18/04/2009 - 16/05/2009
"The charming rat..
"Verve, humour, allure and superb acting..
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