Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Needies
Auckland
15/03/2009 - 25/04/2009
"You may find it discomforting, disgusting, sick-making as well as funny and thought-provoking..
"Unable to suspend disbelief..
Emma
Dunedin
18/04/2009 - 10/05/2009
"Fresh, lucid and funny: 'Emma' charms audience..
"A charmingly playful experience..
Tale of a Dog
Auckland, Tauranga
20/04/2009 - 30/11/2009
"A neat little package..
"Enjoyed in a well-behaved way..
Year of the Rat
Wellington
18/04/2009 - 16/05/2009
"The charming rat..
"Verve, humour, allure and superb acting..
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Hedda Gabler
Wellington
15/04/2009 - 02/05/2009
"Gets you thinking..
"Ibsen adaptation a minor miracle..
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SEASONS
Wellington
11/04/2009 - 12/10/2013
"A wonderland of learning and entertainment..
"Fresh and inspiring delights..
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Snow White and Rose Red
Wellington
11/04/2009 - 25/04/2009
"Clever mix..
"Energy and confidence overcome poor production values..
God of Carnage
Wellington
04/04/2009 - 09/05/2009
"Ghastly people behaving badly..
"Revelatory farce..
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Rumpelstiltskin
Christchurch
14/04/2009 - 24/04/2009
"A good yarn spun with inventive twists..
The Winter's Tale
Auckland
08/04/2009 - 12/04/2009
"Tale of tyranny a rare treat..
"Paranoia, pathos and wicked comedy: a play of two halves..
Dolores
Wellington
31/03/2009 - 09/04/2009
"Violent comedy..
"Comedy to melodrama..
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BUD
Wellington
01/04/2009 - 09/04/2009
"Baffled at Bats..
"Doesn’t quite outstay its welcome..
Gathering Clouds
Auckland, Wellington
05/03/2009 - 28/03/2009
"The Pacific experience..
"Bach goes nicely with Pacific Grace..
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The Cherry Orchard
Auckland
04/04/2009 - 05/04/2009
"Engaging relevance in lively new version of classic..
"A fruitful harvest from Chekhov’s orchard..