Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Burlesque As You Like It – Not A Family Show
Dunedin, Auckland
03/03/2009 - 27/03/2010
"Skilful, popular and gently thought-provoking..
"Pretty good bang for your buck..
Tempest: Without A Body
Auckland
05/03/2009 - 05/03/2009
"The textures of terror – should come with a warning?..
"Turmoil and suffering produce lasting impressions..
Te Karakia
Hamilton, Auckland, Brisbane, Australia
25/02/2009 - 08/06/2009
"Festival highlight keeps audience spellbound..
"“They got me: I cried”..
Titus
Auckland
05/03/2009 - 07/03/2009
"Well worked version of gruesome play..
Circus Oz 30th Birthday Bash
Auckland
05/03/2009 - 15/03/2009
"Intense energy, daring and heart – and yours may be in your mouth!..
Hatch - or The Plight of the Penguins
Auckland, Hawea, Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington
15/03/2007 - 21/03/2009
"Divine Devenie..
"A brilliant insight into Victorian times..
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Strange Resting Places
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, (not a specified venue), Nelson, Edinburgh, Scotland
18/03/2007 - 25/08/2014
"Beautifully constructed, creative and engaging..
"Humour, pain and profound insight shared..
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Regression Test
Auckland
03/03/2009 - 04/03/2009
"Startling, complex images..
Wolf’s Lair
Wellington, Auckland
26/02/2009 - 12/12/2009
"You have to see it..
"Guilt-driven portrait..
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Keep it Rural
Wellington
22/02/2009 - 25/02/2009
"Rural treasures..
"Funny tales on the farm..
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Once Upon a Time in Aro Valley
Wellington
20/02/2009 - 24/02/2009
"What is a bloke to do?..
"Doesn’t deliver..
The Minister’s Son
Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington
19/02/2009 - 04/04/2009
"Warm, humorous yet honest portrayal of a still taboo subject..
"Bad night?..
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Suitcase
Wellington
19/02/2009 - 21/02/2009
"Feel good theatre..
"Has its moments but yet to achieve cohesion..
Conspiracy 911
Auckland
03/03/2009 - 04/03/2009
"Light-hearted gloss on darker threads of conspiracy hysteria..
The Rodwell Monologues
Wellington
28/02/2009 - 07/03/2009
"Romping, roaring aplomb..
Chet Baker: Like Someone In Love
NYC, USA, Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland
21/02/2007 - 29/03/2015
"A most enjoyable occasion..
"Mood-catching musical yarn..
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Letter to Blanchy: Stir Crazy
Christchurch, Tauranga
29/03/2008 - 27/02/2009
"Rooted in its origins..
"Audience well hooked in the end..
The Tempest
Auckland
25/02/2009 - 14/03/2009
"Fresh faces rise to the challenge of Bard’s poetry..
Bob Geldof – Live
Auckland
28/02/2009 - 01/03/2009
"A bit of grit and honest bite..
Post Gay
Auckland, Wellington
25/02/2009 - 13/03/2009
"Good subject matter not well handled..
"Limited abilities..
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Rock ’n’ Roll
Wellington
28/02/2009 - 28/03/2009
"Stoppard rocks..
"Not to be missed..
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