Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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Hedda Gabler
Wellington
15/04/2009 - 02/05/2009
"Gets you thinking..
"Ibsen adaptation a minor miracle..
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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..